Vineyard walk near Epernay: Champagne tasting in Cumières

Two hours on foot through the vines, three Champagnes at the source, local products in between.

A two-hour walking tour through the vineyards of Cumières near Epernay, where you discover the village, the landscape and the work of the vineyard, then taste three Champagnes from grapes grown on the plots you just walked past, paired with local Reims ham, Langres cheese and pink biscuits. The walk is led in English or French. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vineyard walk and Champagne tasting

• Walk through Cumières village
• Discover vineyard landscapes and history
• Learn about vineyard works
• Taste 3 Champagnes in vineyards
• Sample local products with Champagne

The experience

The walk starts in Cumières village, passing the town hall and church before moving into the vineyard landscape itself. You spend roughly two hours on foot learning how the terrain and the work shape what grows there, moving through the actual plots where the grapes for your tasting were harvested. The pace is steady but not rushed, and the route stays on the ground the winemaker knows.

The tasting happens in the middle of the vineyards, not in a cellar or a tasting room, but where the vines are. You taste three Champagnes made by an independent winemaker from the town, each one paired with a local product: Reims ham, Langres cheese, or a pink biscuit champenois. Because the grapes in each glass came from the plots you walked through that same morning, you can taste the link between the soil, the landscape and what ends up in the bottle. A Champagne glass is included. Toilets are available at the start.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided walk through Cumières village and vineyard plots.
• three Champagne tastings paired with local Reims ham, Langres cheese and pink biscuit champenois.
• Champagne glass.
• access to toilets at the start.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Confidences d'Epicure

Is this one for you?The walk starts in Cumières village near Epernay, reachable by public transportation, so you do not need a rental car or a separate transfer to reach the vineyards. Book this if you are staying in Epernay or Reims without your own transport and want to walk the landscape where your Champagne grows.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cumières and why does the walk start there?

Cumières is a small village near Epernay in the heart of the Champagne region. The walk begins at the village center, passing the town hall and church, then moves into the surrounding vineyards. It is the base for exploring both the settlement and the landscape that feeds it.

How much walking is involved and what is the terrain like?

The walk lasts two to two and a half hours total. You move through vineyard plots and the village on foot at a steady pace. The operator notes that moderate physical fitness is needed for the route.

What exactly do I taste and what comes with it?

You taste three Champagnes made by a local independent winemaker, each paired with a local product: Reims ham, Langres cheese, or pink biscuit champenois. A Champagne glass is provided for the tasting.

How does tasting the Champagne in the vineyard change the experience?

The three cuvées you taste come from grapes grown on the specific plots you walked through during the morning. Tasting them on site lets you connect the terroir (the soil, the landscape, the work) directly to the flavors and aromas in each glass.