Road bike among the Champagne vineyards in autumn, near Reims
Reims · Champagne · Sport

Things to do in Reims for sports lovers

Swim, run, ride: Reims and the Montagne de Reims are a fantastic playground. An Olympic pool, bike rides through the Champagne vineyards, running along the canal and trails through the vines: here are our best addresses for an active stay.

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Whether you are coming for a race, a cycling weekend with friends or simply to keep up your routine on holiday, our apartments in Reims put you close to the best sports spots in the region.

Swimming · Fitness · Ice rink

UCPA Sport Station Grand Reims: the big sports complex in Reims

Just minutes from our apartments, the UCPA Sport Station is much more than a swimming pool: it is a true sports complex, ideal for training during a stay in Reims.

  • Olympic pool: a 50 m indoor pool (10 lanes) and a 50 m outdoor Nordic pool, for swimming all year round.
  • Fitness: fitness floor and group classes.
  • Racket sports: padel and squash.
  • Ice rink and water-play area for families.
  • Wellness area: balneotherapy and spa, perfect for recovering after exercise.

Address: 5 boulevard Jules César, 51100 Reims.

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Cycling · Champagne Tourist Route

Bike rides: from the Montagne de Reims vineyards to the big loops

Around Reims, the roads wind between UNESCO World Heritage hillsides. The climbs are more or less steep depending on the route you choose: some ascents of the Montagne de Reims are a little tougher and will delight climbers.

Easy ride · 20 to 30 km · flatThe green way along the canal: 18 km of smooth, dedicated path through the Reims area to Sillery. Ideal for a relaxed ride or a recovery spin.
Vineyard ride · 40 to 60 km · gentle climbsA loop through Rilly-la-Montagne, Ludes, Mailly-Champagne and Verzenay with its famous lighthouse among the vines, returning along the canal.
Big loop · 100 to 150 km · tougher climbsThe Montagne de Reims circuit of the Champagne Tourist Route (112 km) via Verzy and its Faux, Bouzy, Aÿ and Épernay, which experienced riders can extend towards Jonchery-sur-Vesle.
Reims ↔ Épernay link · 38.5 kmThe V5101 cycle route via Villedommange, Sacy and Chamery: a hilly route through the heart of the vineyards to reach the capital of Champagne.

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Running · Trail

Running and trail running in Reims

Reims Champagne Run: the big autumn event

Every year in October (10 and 11 October in 2026), the Reims Champagne Run brings runners together at the Porte de Mars: the Semi des Rois half marathon (21.1 km), the 10K de Rémus, a 5 km, children's races and the Sacré Trail (42 km and 87 km) for long-distance enthusiasts.

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Along the canalThe green way offers a long, flat, tree-lined straight: the favourite spot of local runners for long runs and interval training.
Through the vineyardsThe paths of the Montagne de Reims, with climbs and superb views over the vineyards: the ideal terrain for trail runners.
Where to stay in Reims for an active break?

Your ORIA base camp in Reims

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