BIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
DAYS 1–2 Famed vineyards, such as Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, provide an idyllic backdrop as you ride dedicated bike paths in the Coteaux de Champagne and through a World Heritage landscape just outside of Paris • Visit Abbaye d’Hautvillers, where monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried • On the Avenue de Champagne, marvel at the splendid properties of prestigious négociants (wine merchants) before an exclusive cellar tour and gastronomic dinner. » Royal Champagne Hôtel & Spa - Premiere DAY 3 From the enchanting town of Marlenheim, follow the bike-friendly Route des Vins, beloved for its lovely canals and picturesque villages • Ride easygoing terrain through the heart of Alsace, skirting the graceful Vosges foothills • With its profusion of Alsatian-style half-timbered houses and window boxes of geraniums, Obernai is a heavenly place to explore on foot • Relax at a beautiful retreat nestled in the green hills of Ottrott. » 6717 Nature Hotel & Spa - Casual DAYS 4–6 Tree-lined bike paths lead into the Vosges forest • Wander in Riquewihr and Eguisheim, both among the designated Most Beautiful Villages of France, with stunning Gothic churches and medieval fortifications • Sit down to incredible gastronomic experiences with the region’s famed tartes flambées and dinner in Colroy-la-Roche • Enjoy one last ride in the valley, with views of the Vosges Massif and nearby Germany. » La Cheneaudière - Premiere Vine-laced hills, peaceful French canals and scenic towns along the Route des Vins. Castles and fortresses perched along the Rhine River Valley. Rides paired with dinner at a celebrated Champagne house. Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route CHAMPAGNE & ALSACE g
FRANCE
BERLIN
PARIS
Reims
Champillon
Hautvillers
Marlenheim
Strasbourg
Epernay
Obernai
Ottrott
GERMANY
Colroy-la-Roche
Black Forest
Vosges Mountains
Riquewihr
Rhine River
Eguisheim
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $6,599 to$7,199 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search ASCB on backroads.com
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