Cycle challenge: Paris to Geneva

Get on your bike and help raise money for CAFOD

Tackle hairpin bends and mountainous climbs in this exhilarating cycling challenge.

This thrilling, short cycling challenge links the two classic cities of Paris and Geneva, crossing the Swiss border with a fabulous Tour de France climb in the beautiful Jura Mountains.

Your route will take you south-east from Paris, crossing rolling chalk hills, quiet woodland and rural plateaus.

The landscape is dotted with small medieval towns and Romanesque churches as you cycle through the famous vineyard regions of Champagne and Burgundy. Skirting Dijon, you will head on to the foot of the Jura.

Your legs will feel well-prepared as you tackle the hair-pin bends of the Col de la Faucille (1232m), your gateway into the Switzerland and the toughest part of the challenge! Your finishing point will be beside Lake Leman in beautiful Geneva.

By taking part in this cycling adventure, you will be helping CAFOD in the race against poverty.

To accept this challenge contact CAFOD’s events coordinator Catherine Leeson on the details below, or submit the online application form.

You will receive a letter of confirmation plus a fundraising pack which is filled with practical tips to help you reach your target.

Further information

You can join this organised tour as an individual or with a group of friends.

This challenge takes place between 18 - 22 June 2008 or 3 - 7 September 2008.

Registration fee: £149. Tour costs: £700

Money raised over and above the tour costs will go directly to CAFOD’s work with the world’s poorest communities. So the more you raise, the more people we can help.

The trip cost includes all meals (except lunch on day one, dinner on day five and lunch and dinner on day six) hotel accommodation, support vehicle and trained tour leaders, medical staff, drivers and cooks.

A valid ten-year passport is required.

If you choose to cycle from London to Geneva (combining the two challenges) you can save £99!

fundraise for CAFOD

Apply online to join Team CAFOD

Take part in a run or a CAFOD Challenge - if you would like to be part of our fundraising teams, please fill in this short application form - it only takes a few minutes