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Day 1 lunch on your own, enjoy a visit of the town followed
by a tasting of different cepages
Today’s Ride: 19 Miles (1,300’ Elev. Gain)
In the afternoon, you cycle across the Marne Valley,
which lies south of Reims Mountain. It is known for
Welcome to the Champagne region! Begin your tour by
offering some of the most stunning vineyard scenery in
meeting at the Champagne-Ardenne TGV train station
the region. Villages speckling the hillsides offer a
and transfer to your hotel, les Avises, for the next two
multitude of places to stop off and take in the view
nights.
Back at your hotel, enjoy some downtime and relax
After a light lunch on the beautiful terrace of the
before dinner at a famous local restaurant
chateau, your leaders t your bike before heading on
your rst ride of the week into the “cote de Blancs”.
The area is known for producing some of the world’s Day 3
most famous Champagne such as Moet & Chandon or
Veuve Cliquot. On the way you cycle to Mesnil-sur- Today’s Ride: 26 Miles (2,800’ Elev. Gain)
Oger for a one of a kind look at the world famous Short Option: 20 Miles (2,200’
vineyards of Krug. The Clos du Mesnil is a single plot
of Chardonnay, which each year produces one of the Get an early start and shuttle to the Alsace region and
rarest and most expensive champagnes in the world the town of Rosheim where you take a break. Rosheim
is notable for its beautiful 12th century church, a
Later that day, get together at the Domaine, which was breathtaking landmark that is also quite the photo op.
founded in 1949, for a tasting. Each year, the domaine
produces 57,000 bottles of Champagne Next, you make your way to neighboring Mont Sainte
Odile before arriving the town of Ottrott. Ottrott’s
Tonight’s dinner is served in the modern dining room of major claim to fame is its signature red wine, Ottrott
the hotel by famous Chef, Stéphane Rossillon who was Rouge, as well as its view of the nearby convent Mont
the assistant of Anne Sophie Pic, one of France’s 3 Sainte Odile dating back to the 8th century
Michelin Star Chefs, for 13 years. His cuisine is a
combination of local produce and gourmet ingenuity Later that day, you have a chance to stroll through
Obernai’s charming cobblestone streets, while visiting
Day 2 the historical forti cations before dinner on your own
Today’s Ride: 34 Miles (2,300’ Elev. Gain) Day 4
Short Option: 22 Miles (1,200’
Long Option: 42 Miles (2,900’
Today’s Ride: 32 Miles (2,200’)
Short Option: 22 Miles (1,300’ Elev. Gain)
Following breakfast, indulge in a morning ride to
Long Option: 41 Miles (3,600’
Epernay, the capital of Champagne. It lies fteen miles
south of Reims in the heart of “champagne country”
This morning you leave the hotel and follow the famed
and is home to a handful of the most famous
and beautiful Route des Vins. “Wine Route”, a winding
champagne producers in the world such as Laurent
and peaceful route through a region well known for its
Perrier, Perrier Jouet, Mercier and Moet & Chandon
groundbreaking vintages.
Later that morning, continue cycling towards the Reims
You go thru numerous typical Alsatian villages and
Mountain before reaching the village of Hautvillers,
famous vineyards as you cycle along the edge of the
famous home of Dom Perignon, the world-class and
Vosges Mountains. Take some time off at the foot of the
highly famous champagne, named after a Benedictine
Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg, a 12th century fortress
monk who was a pioneer for Champagne wine. Before
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In the afternoon, stop in the town of Ribeauville, widely regions
considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in
France. Ribeauville located at the foot of the ruins of
the chateau Saint Ulirch comes complete with a variety
of standout features, including astonishingly majestic
Gothic churches, ancient walls, and even building
dating back to Medieval times. You then stop again at
one of the most famous villages on the way, Riquewhir,
a village that hasn’t changed since the 16th century
Later that afternoon arrive in Kaysersberg a town that
was once the border between France and Germany and
settle in your room for some downtime. In the evening,
dinner is at the hotel restaurant
Day 5
Today’s Ride: 31 Miles (3,200’ Elev. Gain)
Short Option: 16 Miles (1,500’
Long Option: 44 Miles (3,900’
You destination today is the town of Eguisheim, widely
considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in
France. Eguisheim located on the wine route was voted
the favorite French village, an annual distinction that
passes from town to town throughout France, in 2013
Ride south of Kaysersberg, going thru the village of
Turckheim a village well known for its Gewürztraminer
wines and stunning surrounding scenery. It is also
famous for its doors, the muster door, which leads to the
muster valley, the door of the grand, which begins the
wine route and the door of France, which leads to
Colmar. Later that morning, arrive in Eguisheim for a
tasting
In the afternoon, keep cycling among endless vineyards
before arriving back in the village of Kaysersberg
In the evening you embark on a short drive to dinner at
a local restaurant
Day 6
Enjoy breakfast in Alsace one last time before meeting
up with your trip leaders. From here, a short drive to the
train station of Colmar marks the end of the tour and of
this unforgettable trip through the Champagne & Alsace
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Trip Accommodations Included/Not Included
4 & 5 Star Hotel Price Include
• All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinner
• Multiple daily route
• A fully equipped bicycle: the Fuji Absolute 1.1 Dis
• Handlebar bag, helmet and water bottl
• Garmin GPS with easy to follow direction
• 1 leader for every 3 guest
Hotel les Avises **** (2 Nights)
Phone: +33 (0)3 26 57 70 0 • Snack & drinks during the da
www.selosse-lesavises.com
• Gratuities at hotels and restaurant
• Guided tours, tastings and entrance fee
• A leader offering minivan suppor
• Luggage transfer
• Porterag
• Minivan transfers during the tri
• Local guides and expert
Hotel du Parc **** (1 Night)
Phone: +33 (0)3 88 95 50 0
• An email a few days prior to your tri
www.hotel-du-parc.com
Price Exclude
• Transportation to & from pick-up/drop-off location
• Pre or post trip lodgin
• Minibar, massages, non scheduled activities, et
• Alcoholic beverage
• Road bike or e-bik
Le Chambard **** (2 Nights)
Phone: +33 (0)3 89 47 10 1 • Gratuities for your Leader
www.lechambard.fr
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Meeting & Departing Information Travel Essential
Meeting Location How to Pack
Meet your DIGnGO Trip Leaders, in front of the Due to the limited space in our minivan, we ask you to
Champagne-Ardenne TGV train station ticketing of ce limit the number of bags you bring to 1 suitcase and 1
at 11.00 AM. From here, shuttle 1 hour to the start of carry-on luggage. In order to deliver your bags to your
our rst bike ride. Be sure to wear your cycling out t so room, we ask that each bag has a clear luggage
you are ready to ride identi cation tag
Arriving Late to the Meeting Location What to Wear for Dinne
If you have a delay on the rst day of the trip, please Please remember that whether you dine at a Michelin-
email or call your trip leaders as their contact starred restaurant or at a local bistro you should feel
information will be emailed to you 48 hours prior to the comfortable. Men should wear dress pants with a shirt
trip start or a polo. Jackets are not required. Women should wear
a dress, skirt, dress pants with a nice top. Sneakers,
If you arrive late to the meeting location and do not see shorts and jeans are not recommended for dinners
your trip leaders, you may take a taxi to the rst night’s
hotel What to Wear while on the Bik
In order to feel comfortable, we recommend that you
End of the Trip
buy a pair of padded cycling shorts. There are many
The trip ends at the Colmar train station. DIGnGO Trip brands out there but a good quality one is best if you
Leaders provide transportation, arriving at about 12.00 don’t want to feel sore after a day of biking. We also
PM. Please make sure to book a train no earlier than recommend wearing a cycling jersey. In case of bad
12.30 PM. weather, a windbreaker and a rain jacket will keep you
warm and dry
How to get to the Meeting Location
Meal
Trains run from Paris to Reims many times a day. You
may buy your train ticket(s) at the train station, on your Dinners are a combination of amazing local restaurants
date of travel but we recommend that you buy it before. and gourmet meals. The rst lunch is included. 4
To make a reservation, EU citizen should go to lunches and 1 dinner are not included, for you to try
www.voyages-sncf.com/en/. If you leave outside of the local cuisine on your own. Alcoholic beverages are at
EU, go to www.raileurope.com. Please note that tickets your own expense
become available 3 months in advance. Delays can
occur if there are any timetable changes or the railway Spa Treatment
company has scheduled track maintenance
Please note that spa treatments are not included in the
trip price. If you wish to make an appointment, we
How to Get to Downtown Paris From the Airport recommend that you call your hotel and make a
The cost of a taxi to get to downtown Paris is around reservation ahead of time. However, make sure to book
$85. For taxi service we recommend that you either an appointment after 5.00 PM
book a taxi before your arrival online with this
company www.taxisg7.com or that you take a taxi at Tips & Gratuitie
your arrival Please note that your trip leaders also rely on tips.
Gratuities may be given at your discretion at the end of
the trip according to the trip leaders professionalism.
Industry standard is 5-10% of the trip price per team of
leaders
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fiDestination Fact Documents, Cancellation & Mor
Climat Travel Documentations/Vis
The climate is classi ed as Oceanic with warm, All guests must have passports valid for six months
relatively sunny summers and cold overcast winters following the departure date. Even though a visa is
To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius in your head you usually not required if you are staying less than 90 days
can subtract 30 from the Fahrenheit gure and halve in the country, you are advised to check with the
the result. consulates of the countries you will visit to determine
which documents you must obtain
Average Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Travel Insuranc
High F 44 47 54 59 68 73 Contact our of ce to receive a copy of the All-Inclusive
plan full description of coverage.
Low F 33 33 37 39 46 51
Cancellations & Refund
Prec. (In) 1,7 1,5 1,7 2,1 2,1 2
In case of cancellation, the cancellation fees are as
Average Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec follows:
• 91+ days before departure: Non refundable amount
High F 77 77 69 61 50 44 • 90 to 61 days before departure: 30% of the trip pric
• 60 to 31 days before departure: 50% of the trip pric
Low F 55 55 49 44 37 33 • 30 to 0 days before departure: 100% of the trip pric
In case of cancellation, please note that exceptions to
Prec. (In) 2,1 2,2 1,7 1,8 1,7 2,1 this policy cannot be made for any reason
On the rare occasions when DIGnGO must cancel a
trip, all payments received to date will be refunded,
How to Dial Internationall which constitutes full settlement. DIGnGO is not
All phone numbers provided by DIGnGO are listed responsible for any personal expenses incurred in
using the following format preparation for any cancelled trips
+ Country Code (0)# ## ## ## # Transfer
You may transfer from one trip to another up to 91 days
Wherever you are calling from, make sure to dial + or before the departure of the trip, after that our
00 - country code of country to which you are calling cancellation policy applies
(ex. 33 for France) - local number. If you see a (0), you
must drop this digit when dialling the number Itinerary Change
Electric Curren In some rare unforeseen circumstances some activities,
restaurants, hotels, etc… might change. In case of hotel,
Please note that in Europe electricity runs on a 220-volt. we will make sure you get to stay in a hotel of the same
Most higher-end electronics have built-in voltage standards.
adapters so the voltage difference doesn’t matter,
however, you will still need a plug adapter. Before Valuable
traveling to Europe, check the voltage of the electronics
you will bring along with you. Your electronics will Valuables are 100% your responsibility. During the trip,
display the voltage in which your device operates. It do not leave any valuables in DIGnGO vans as we do
will be printed near the plug or on the power brick not assume responsibility for any damage, loss or if
they are stolen.
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.Frequently Asked Question Please bring it down to the lobby or have the staff of the
hotel bring it down for you. Your trip leaders will then
take care of the bags
Can you pick me up at a different location
No, everyone is coming from a different location so
Should I carry my helmet, seatpost bag and water
your trip leaders will meet all of you at the starting
bottle in the room at night
location.
Please do, those are yours for the entire week and in
order not to mix them with everyone else, we ask to
At the end of the trip, can you drop me off at a
bring all the materiel with you in the room. The only
different location
thing that you need to give your trip leaders is the
No, your leaders can’t go to different locations, that is
Garmin GPS as they need to charge it for the next day
the reason why there is a drop off location for everyone.
Is there a minivan along the route during the day
I have to take a train at 7.30 AM & drop off time is
Yes, do not hesitate to ask for a ride if you need one
12.00 PM, can the trip leaders take me early?
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate multiple
Can I ride at my own speed
shuttles. If you need to go earlier, contact the front desk
Each bike has a Garmin GPS with pre-loaded routes
of your hotel as they will be glad to book a taxi for you
allowing you to nd your way
Do you recommend bike shoes for riding
Do we start cycling early
It takes time to get used to riding with bike shoes and
Most days, you start cycling between 8.30 & 9.00 A
unless you are used to riding with bike shoes, sneakers
are ne. However, if you decided to bring your bike
How to ride pain-free
shoes, you also need to bring your own pedals
A pair of padded cycling shorts is de nitely a great
investment.
Should I bring a helmet
Helmets are included but if you would rather bring your
own, you’re welcome to do so.
Can I adjust my bicycle stem
Our touring bikes come with an adjustable stem
allowing you to raise the handlebar so you have a more
upright riding position
What do you mean by multiple daily routes
Each day we offer a range of mileage options and you
decide how much activity you want to do
Do you include alcoholic beverages
DIGnGO includes alcohol during some activities.
However, during lunch and dinner, it is not included
and it is your responsibility to pay the bill
How does it work for extras at the hotel
Extras are your responsibility and the bill needs to be
settled before you leave the hotel.
Should I bring my luggage down or leave it in the
room when we change hotel
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.Cycling Safety Pre & Post Trip Lodging Options
The Rule Room Rate Guid
(Per Night
• Wearing a helmet on a DIGnGO trip is required
0 to 100€………………………….….….…€
• While you’re riding your bike, ensure that you are 101€ to 200€…………………………….€€
using good judgment and being aware of your 201€ to 300€…………………..………€€
surroundings. The unexpected can happen in an 301€ to 400€…………………..….…€€€
instant and maintaining alertness will ensure that you, 401€ to 900€………………………€€€€€
and those around you, are safe
• Do not wear headphones while riding as they will Reims
likely drown out important sounds and distract your
Chateau les Crayeres
attention
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• Avoid riding side by side but instead try to “ride Best Western Hotel de la Paix
single le”. Leave enough space between yourself
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and the rider in front of you for a car to t
Hotel Akena Reims
• If you are traveling downhill, increase the distance www.hotel-akena-reims.fr | Rates:
between yourself and others to ensure your ability to
stop, should someone ahead of you brake suddenly
Paris
• Be courteous to other riders and motorists, especially Hotel Le Meurice
near intersections, driveways, parked cars, and other www.dorchestercollection.com | Rates: €€€€
places as they may not be aware of you
Le Bristol Paris
• In some countries, you will nd intersections with no www.lebristolparis.com | Rates: €€€€
traf c signals. In that case, please note that other
vehicles have the right away Hotel Particulier Montmartre
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• Stop at all red lights and stop signs
Hotel So tel Paris Faubourg
• Make sure to yield to pedestrians www.so tel.com | Rates: €€€
• As you are about to turn, communicate your intention Hotel Kepple
to others around you by using recognised hand www.keppler.fr | Rates: €€€
signals
Hotel Le Six
• Avoid road obstacles such as potholes, rocks, etc. www.hotel-le-six.com | Rates: €€€
While going over rough terrain, such as gravel, sand,
or rocks, make sure to downshift Hotel Bel Ami
www.hotelbelami-paris.fr | Rates: €€€
• While riding downhill make sure that you are using
both brakes in order to control your speed and avoid Hotel Daniel Paris
“glazing over” www.hoteldanielparis.com | Rates: €€€
Hotel Villa Madame
www.hotelvillamadameparis.com | Rates: €€
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€DIGnGO’s Packing List • Leg warmer
Travel Document • Shoe covers & bootie
• This documen • Cycling headband or ca
• Passpor
Personal Item
• Vis
• Medicatio
• Air transportation con rmation detail
• Eyeglasses, contacts, contact lens solutio
• Rail transportation con rmation detail
• Sunscree
• Pre/post trip lodging con rmation detail
• Swimsui
• Cash (€
• Travel journal/notepad and/or reading materia
• Credit Card
• Bike Helme
Electronic
• Plug adapte
• Cell Phone & charge
• Camera & charge
Cycling Clothin
• Padded cycling short
• Cycling jerse
• Cycling Jacke
• Bike shoes & pedal
• Sneaker
• Cycling glove
• Rain jacke
• Cycling pant
• Arm warmer
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