Tour 7 - Mosel & Champagne Motorcycle Tour
22nd - 28th August 2010
Leisurely motorcycle tour with plenty to see, do and taste.
Join us on this relaxing leisurely tour and visit two of the main European wine-growing regions - the Mosel Valley of Germany and the Champagne Region of France.
With charming scenery, fantastic biking roads, delicious cuisine, fine wine, medieval castles and chateaux, hillside vineyards, historic towns with narrow cobbled streets and villages with their timber framed houses, the Mosel Valley and Champagne are two of Europe’s most picturesque regions and main motorcycling destinations.
On the first day we head off towards our first base, a four star hotel located in the picturesque riverside town of Traben-Trarbach.
During our stay in Mosel, you may opt to join one of our organised rideouts to visit some of the local tourist attractions such as Eltz Castle or a wine producing house. On the other hand, if you prefer to park your bike for a day or two, there is a great choice of day trips and mini cruises on the river boats that will take you as far as Boppard, Koblenz or even Switzerland.
Nearby Cochem is one of the most attractive places in the Mosel Valley and presents an excellent opportunity to visit the old part of the town, St Martin's Church, the historic Town Hall in the Marktplatz and the Burg Cochem. In the cobbled town square there are numerous bars, cafés and restaurants - a perfect place to sit down, relax and watch the world pass by.
As we complete our first part of this fantastic tour, a ride across the border will take us towards our second destination in the Champagne region where we’ll stay in a delightful three star hotel with secure parking, swimming pool and its own excellent restaurant.
On our first day here we shall ride around the beautiful Lac d’ Orient and through the ancient Foret d’ Orient where we might choose to stop for a spot of lunch and a scoop or two of ice cream. With lunch sorted, we’ll continue towards the medieval city of Troyes for a leisurely stroll around its narrow streets and perhaps a cup of coffee.
The following day will be shared between visiting an XVIII century chateau and a guided tour of one the region’s most famous champagne houses. At the chateau we’ll be shown around by the curator who has an extensive knowledge about local history and the champagne tradition.
This two-centre holiday will give us ample opportunity to explore both the German and French countryside and their picturesque villages, to ride perfect motorcycling roads, admire magnificent scenery and to enjoy the rich flavour of their fine wines and truly delicious cuisine.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Early morning meeting - car park in front of the
Euro Tunnel terminal building.
Combination of motorway and non-motorway roads towards
Luxembourg.
Approx daily mileage 190
Day 2
09.00am start towards Mosel, Germany.
Non motorway roads .
Approx daily mileage 150
Day 3
Day off .
Optional day ride to Eltz Castle and Koblenz.
Approx daily mileage 100
Day 4
Day off .
Optional boat ride to Cochem and visit to Cochem castle.
Day 5
09.00am start towards Champagne, France.
Combination of motorway and non-motorway roads .
Approx daily mileage 230
Day 6
Day off .
Optional ride to Champagne houses.
Approx daily mileage 100
Day 7
09.00am start towards Calais.
17.20 crossing to Folkestone.
Approx daily mileage 252
Price:
Rider and pillion £895 pp
Solo rider sharing twin room £995 pp
Solo rider single room £1095
Price Includes:
Return Eurotunnel crossing
6 nights b&b accommodation
6 evening meals
Route pack for each day
Turn-by-turn guiding
Price Excludes:
Hotel parking
Petrol
Toll charges (vignette)
Admission charges
Meals other than those specified
We have chosen to travel with Eurotunnel - Folkestone to Calais in 35 minutes - less time travelling, more time for riding and exploring.
