| 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.
Guide Itinerary:
- 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
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