The challenge of a lifetime, for the charity of your choice... paris to geneva cycle Tour de edition ride from Paris to Geneva, and witness the finale of the world’s greatest cycle race!

01244 676 454 globaladventurechallenges.com Key Info challenge highlights Duration: 6 days • Witness the finale of the world famous Tour de France in Paris! Distance: 357 miles approx. • An incredible start under the iconic arches of the Eiffel Tower • Conquer a Tour de France col! Challenge Grade: Tough 2 • Rewarding finish on the stunning shores of Lake Geneva Location: France and Switzerland the challenge This fantastic yet demanding challenge sees us depart Paris and spend 4 days in the saddle riding through the picturesque French countryside. We’ll pass through medieval towns, crossing through the famous vineyard regions of Burgundy and Champagne. The feeling of tackling the hairpin bends of Col de la Faucille (1,232m) is an experience we’ll never forget! We then celebrate our achievements with a fantastic finish on the shores of Lake Geneva. What’s more, you’ll see the finale of the Tour De France before you set off on this fantastic cycling adventure. See the pros roll into Paris and be part of cycling history!

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Tour de France Paris to Sens Sens to Saulieu to Lons-le-Saunier

We meet at London St After breakfast at our hotel An early start awaits us as our Another early start awaits us Pancras early morning to we take the very short ride to route continues in a south this morning as today is our load our bikes onto the event the Eiffel Tower which marks easterly direction towards the longest day in the saddle! support vehicles, then we our official start and then town of Auxerre. Situated on Leaving Saulieu we continue board the Eurostar to Paris. we’re off! Our route comes the River, Auxerre is cycling in a south easterly Once we arrive in Paris we out of the capital to the south famous for the wine produced direction towards the town of will make our way to the east, and it’s not too long in the neighbourhood Beaune – a great town hotel to check in, and then until the hustle and bustle of including the renowned situated in the heart of the rest of the day we’re free Paris is behind us and we are Chablis! Our challenge prestigious vineyards and at leisure to see the Tour de cycling through the stunning continues with undulating also known as the ‘capital France finale! countryside and chalk roads winding their way of Burgundy wines!’ As we hills, which make this area through open fields of barley head further south east the perfect for wine growing. We and wheat. The route is landscape to our challenge continue cycling passing littered with fascinating small begins to change as we move through many small, medieval towns which mark closer to the , traditional towns and villages our route to Saulieu. Saulieu and to Switzerland. We soon until we end up in Sens – a is located on the edge of reach the lovely town of fantastic town famous for Morvan National Park – an Lons-le-Saunier, an old Cathedral Saint-Étienne. area known for its woodland, Roman Spa Town - a perfect lakes and rivers. place to relax and to prepare Cycling distance – for our challenge tomorrow. approx. 88 miles Cycling distance – approx. 96 miles Cycling distance – approx. 101 miles Paris

Sens

Semur-en-Auxois Dijon

Lons-le-Saunier

Geneva

From the majestic capital city of Paris to the stunning shores of Lake Geneva...

Day 5 Day 6 Lons-le-Saunier to Geneva

After an early morning Today we have a free day to breakfast at our hotel we set off explore Geneva before taking for our most challenging day our transfer to the airport for in the saddle. Today we cross our flights back to London, the mighty Jura Mountains into where we are reunited with Switzerland, and tackle the our bikes. hairpin bends of the famous Col de la Faucille (1,232m) – a peak (Please note, this is a complex which has featured in many itinerary and subject to change) Tour de France routes. We start to ascend steadily, taking our time to not overdo it, with the scenery becoming much wilder and mountainous as we get higher. Our efforts will be rewarded with fabulous views of the valley below and well- earned downhill sections where we can rest our legs. Glowing with accomplishment, we then enjoy the descent across the border into Switzerland and glide into Geneva celebrating with a champagne finish in Parc Barton, a stunning park lying on the shores of the famous Lake Geneva. Tonight we enjoy a celebratory meal.

Cycling distance – approx. 72 miles your questions answered... Is this trip for me? Food Matters... What support is there on the ABSOLUTELY! This bike ride is suitable for All meals will be provided from breakfast on challenge? people of all ages (minimum 18 years old). The day 2, through to breakfast on day 6. Whilst There will be a strong support team with one thing everyone will have in common is a cycling, we will either stop at local cafes/ professional Global Adventure Challenges great sense of adventure and the desire to help restaurants or eat at open air buffets – this Leaders from the UK. Full comprehensive their favourite charity. Most people sign up depends on the size of the group. We cater for medical kits will be taken and we are never too as individuals, but team spirit is always flying most dietary requirements as long as we know far away from hospitals if needed. A support high amongst the participants. in advance – just fill in the appropriate section vehicle will follow the group providing medical of your registration form. and mechanical support if needed. How fit do I need to be? This cycle ride has been graded as Tough (2) What’s included? What happens if I get tired? on our challenge grading scheme, and is is • One way Eurostar ticket from London to Paris There will be regular rest stops for drinks and designed to be challenging yet achievable • One way flight from Geneva to London - snacks after approximately every 20 miles of by anyone - as long as you fitness train Please note a non-refundable flight payment cycling – there is no problem if you need to beforehand. Remember, you are cycling for 4 of £70 will be required approximately 6 months take more rest stops. A support vehicle will be consecutive days, covering almost 360 miles in prior to departure date bringing up the rear of the group on the some hilly terrain, so expect to be in the saddle • All accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and challenge ensuring no-one is left alone – for about 7-8 hours per day – the fitter you are dinner on days 2,3, and 5, breakfast on day 6 remember though, this is not a race! the more you will enjoy this challenge. Cycling • Refreshment stops including water, fruit, training tips can be found on the Global and a variety of snacks/energy bars/cereal How do I go about raising the Adventure Challenges website to point you in bars every 15-20 miles cycled approx. the right direction and we also hold non-profit • Vehicles for back up and support sponsorship? training weekends for everyone to meet and • Route markers or cycle guides Once you have signed up you will receive a train together prior to the event. • Global Adventure Challenges Event Crew fundraising pack from your charity in order to • Mechanic support. Basic spare bike parts make fundraising as easy as possible. You will also receive a few tips and ideas from Global What is the challenge grading will be taken but please note, we cannot cater for every eventuality, therefore it is Adventure Challenges to help you on your way. scheme? vital that participants ensure that their All of our challenges are graded on a scale bike is in full working order and in good I’m interested... What do I do now? from 1 to 3 to indicate the level of difficulty, 1 condition. You will be billed for any spare Places are limited and allocated on a being the lowest challenge grade and 3 being parts used in repairing your bike. first-come, first-served basis, so try to register the most challenging. (1 = Challenging, as soon as you can! You can register online at 2 = Tough and 3 = Extreme). What’s not included? www.globaladventurechallenges.com or fill • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 1, lunch in the enclosed registration form and return Where will we stay? and dinner on day 6 it to Global Adventure Challenges, along with We will stay in local hotels en route, which • Alcoholic drinks the registration fee – all costs and payment range from 2* to 3* - remember, this is a • Bicycle hire – each participant must bring options are explained on the enclosed challenge! All accommodation has washing their own recently serviced bicycle information sheet. Once your registration is facilities available. Rooms are normally twin • Bicycle insurance received, Global Adventure Challenges will share, but there may be use of some triple • Travel insurance write to you, sending you further information rooms too. • Tips and gratuities on what to expect from this awesome adventure! Your charity will also be in contact Do I need specialist kit? with you to discuss your fundraising. We will supply you with a kit list of what Can I stay in Geneva after the to take once you register. Each participant challenge? will need to bring their own bicycle for this Unfortunately, we are unable to arrange for challenge. Other items of kit will be required, you to stay in Geneva after this challenge. You such as cycling shorts, cycling helmet and can of course make your own arrangements to cycling gloves – other than this you do not return at your convenience and stay in Geneva need any specialist kit. as long as you wish, but remember you will need to keep your bicycle with you too. If you do decide to make your own return to the UK Do I have to carry my own luggage? please notify Global Adventure Challenges as No. All luggage will be transported from soon as possible, as your challenge balance accommodation to accommodation by our may be adjusted accordingly. support vehicles. You will need a small day pack/ bum bag/ ‘camelbak’ while cycling to carry items such as camera, sun-screen, energy snacks etc.

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