Paris to Geneva Cycle Challenge

Paris – Sens – Semur En Auxois – Lons Le Sanier – Geneva 550.87km / 5894m

As a follow on from London to Paris (L2P) this demanding cycling adventure is the next logical challenge - Paris to Geneva! (P2G) This fantastic, yet testing ride sees us depart from the iconic Eiffel Tower and ride through stunning French countryside, charming villages and medieval towns. We will also cycle through the famous vineyards and wine centers of Chablis and Beaune.

We overnight in the towns of Paris, Sens and Semur-en-Auxois as well as the charming Roman Spa town of Lons-le-Saunier. Our final day sees us conquer the Jura Mountains, where we climb the 19km epic route over the Col de Magnard 1170m and the Col de la Faucille 1,232m, a day in the saddle that will never be forgotten!

The downhill from this ‘Tour de France’ Col straight into Geneva is sure to be breath taking! We will then celebrate our achievements with a fantastic finish on the edge of Lake Geneva by the Brunswick Monument.

Trip Information

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Price Rate: £1000
(4 days cycling)
Charity Rate: £2000
Grading: B (more info)
No of People: 12-30

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Itinerary

Day 1 Tue - Imp Adventures collect bikes and bags from participants who then travel by Eurostar to Paris where they meet the support crew for a briefing and supper at a Paris hotel

Day 2 Wed - Paris – Sens 132km

Starting from the iconic Eiffel Tower or Louvre Pyramid we will follow the Seine out of Paris to the southeast through historic Fontainebleau Forrest. In the afternoon we will enjoy flat, fast roads and beautiful French countryside before staying in Sens for the night.

Day 3 Thu - Sens – Semur En Auxois 141km

After an early start we will cycle along lovely quiet roads before stopping in Chablis for lunch. We will cover more peaceful roads after lunch before arriving in the fortified medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois in the evening.

Day 4 Fri - Semur En Auxois – Lons Le Saunier 159km

Up and out nice and early, we will follow the Burgundy canal before having lunch in the wine capital of Beaune. The afternoon offers fairly flat roads before arriving in the small Roman Spa town of Lons-le-Saunier for the night.

Day 5 Sat - Lons Le Saunier – Geneva 120km

Today is the final stage with a steep climb to get us limbered up for the day ahead. We will then cross the Jura Mountains into Switzerland with a 19km epic climb over the Col de Magnard which averages 3.9% and maxes at 7.3%, before a fast 20km descent to Lake Geneva which will be the perfect end to our ride.

Day 6 Sun - Depart in the afternoon by flight or Eurostar to London where your bikes and bags will be waiting for you.

What's Included

• Professional Leadership by experienced Cycle Guides whom are current first-aiders.
• Quality hotel accommodation including breakfasts and lunches
• Dedicated support vehicle and driver throughout the challenge
• Return transport for cyclists to London and bikes to Lincoln / London.
• Spare cycle in case of mechanical failure, and cycle mechanic throughout.

Not included

• Evening Meals 
• Clothing and Equipment
• Insurance and Gratuities

Other Information

Accommodation

5 x night's hotels (shared room) including breakfasts.

Equipment

A complete clothing and equipment list will be sent out on booking.

Transport

Participants bikes and large bags will be collected from Lincoln / London at the start of the challenge, and will be returned to Lincoln / London at the end of the challenge.

A support vehicle will transport cycles and baggage throughout the challenge and also act as a safety vehicle throughout.

Notes

Participants are to ensure that they are in posession of a road legal cycle suitable for covering long distances comfortably. Any specialist cycle repair items should be brought as well as normal consumable items and lights and helmets.