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RNRMC Normandy Beaches Trek 5 days France

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Trek
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Hotel
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Terrain
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About the Challenge

This unique route takes us along the beautiful coastline of Normandy, passing the sites and scenery of the World War II D-Day Landings on Normandy Beaches. This coastal region played a vital part of Operation Overlord, a codename for the WW2 Allied invasion of Normandy, to liberate Europe from years of German military occupation.

Our journey begins in Grandcamp-Maisy, at the foot of the Cherbourg Peninsula, where we head east along the coast. We take in sites of significant military action including Pointe du Hoc, the Mulberry Harbour of Arromanches, and Pegasus Bridge. There are beautiful views across the now-tranquil coastline, but as we walk over varied terrain of dunes, grass and tarmac, it is all-too-easy to imagine events of the past. We pay our respects to the Allies at the Normandy American Cemetery and Juno Beach Memorial. Our route finishes north of Caen at Ranville War Cemetery where we will lay a wreath, a poignant end to an unforgettable journey. 

Dates & Prices

Itinerary



Dates & Prices


WHAT'S INCLUDED 

  • All accommodation – Hotels (generally twin share)
  • Meals as detailed in itinerary
  • Discover Adventure leaders and doctor on reaching 30 participants
  • Battlefield guide
  • Full vehicle support, local guides, cooks, drivers etc
  • Lunch provided as a packed lunch
  • Route information

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

  • Meals as detailed in itinerary
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal travel insurance (to cover personal injury, cancellation/curtailment, lost items etc)


Detailed Information

  • Your safety, and that of the rest of the group, is our highest priority. Our trips are designed and planned with safety in mind. Your crew will be equipped with communication devices (eg phones, radios and/or emergency satellite phones), medical kit and other safety apparatus appropriate to the destination. Our leaders always have access to our 24-hour emergency UK back-up. They are responsible for safety on the trip, and will make any changes to the itinerary they deem necessary, should local conditions dictate. Pre-trip administration - such as medical questionnaires and travel insurance as appropriate - is all done with your safety in mind.

  • Accommodation is usually in well-located, comfortable 2-3* hotel(s); standards are generally very good though there may be some variation.


Preparing for the Challenge

  • We plan our trips around the optimal weather conditions, but could still be exposed to bad weather at any time. It is vital you are prepared for all conditions. We provide you with a detailed packing kit-list on registration, with plenty of information, and we are always available if you need advice.

  • We have a Passenger Portal which will give you more details of the challenge itself. It also enables you to see any outstanding information we need, the countdown to your challenge departure, see your outstanding balance, make payments and update your contact details. You can access this via the following link - Passenger Portal Log in.