Dates: 22 June - 27 June 2008 7 September - 12 September 2008 21 June - 26 June 2009 6 September - 11 September 2009
CHOOSE YOUR CHARITY! Open Challenges are open to anyone wanting to raise money for any charity, whether it’s a large national organisation or your local hospice or appeal.
This exciting, short cycling challenge links the two classic cities of Paris and Geneva, crossing the border with a fabulous climb in the beautiful Jura Mountains.
Our route takes us south-east from Paris, crossing rolling chalk hills, quiet woodland and rural plateaux. The landscape is dotted with small medieval towns and Romanesque churches as we cycle through the famous vineyard regions of Champagne and Bergundy. Skirting Dijon, we head to the Roman spa town of Lons-le-saunier, at the foot of the Jura. Our legs feel well-prepared as we tackle the hair-pin bends of the Col de la Faucille (1232m), our gateway into Switzerland and the toughest part of our challenge. We finish beside the lake in beautiful Geneva.
ALL OUR OPEN CHALLENGES ARE ADVENTUROUS AND CHALLENGING BUT ACHIEVABLE BY MOST PEOPLE PROVIDED THEY TRAIN WELL IN ADVANCE!
DAY 1: Depart London by Eurostar to Paris; night hotel DAY 2: Follow River Seine from central Paris; cycle undulating roads through small towns and vineyards DAY 3: Quiet roads through ancient villages, farmland and woodland of Bergundy Day 4: Hillier roads south to Lons-le-Saunier and the foothills of the Jura DAY 5: Mountain climb of Col de la Faucille into Switzerland; fabulous descent to Geneva lakeside DAY 6: Free day Geneva; return to UK
If you would like to take part in this challenge, please ask us for our trip registration pack. You can also sign up by clicking above on the 'Book Online' button.
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