Paris · Champagne Ridge and Reims Long Day

A 317 km loop from Château-Thierry river

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Why this ride

Vineyard ridges and open-country rhythm for a serious day. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 127 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Château-Thierry river gate, Épernay vineyard roads, Montagne de Reims forest, while the fuel checkpoint and Reims food or overnight keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.

Roadbook

1. Château-Thierry river gate sight · 65 m

   Château-Thierry river sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Épernay vineyard roads.

2. Épernay vineyard roads scenic · 100 m

   Épernay vineyard roads comes up 92 km in. Next is Montagne de Reims forest.

3. Montagne de Reims forest photo · 230 m

   138 km in you reach Montagne de Reims forest. Next is Reims food or overnight.

4. Reims food or overnight food · 90 m

   Somewhere to get off the bike, 154 km in. Next is Château-Thierry.

5. Back to Château-Thierry finish · 65 m

   Back at Château-Thierry. That is the ride.

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