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SUMMARY:London to Paris Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Four days\, 309 miles\, two iconic capitals\nCycle between two of Europe’s most iconic capital cities\, experiencing glorious English countryside and the rolling green hills of Northern France along the way. \nOn arrival in Paris\, you will cycle around the Arc de Triomphe\, along the Champs Elysées\, before reaching your finish line – the Eiffel Tower! \nSign up today\nThere are two options for paying and fundraising for your challenge: \nOption A – Minimum Sponsorship\n£149 registration fee + raise at least £2\,000 in sponsorship\n80% of this is due 12 weeks prior to your challenge. \nOption B – Self-funding\n£149 registration fee + self-fund £1\,000\nThen simply raise as much as possible with no minimum target. \nGet your place now*\n \n*Simply select RUHX from the drop down list (under local hospice/hospital category) when you fill out the registration form. \nSave 15% off your reg fee with the code EARLY2027 at checkout.\n \n \nWe’re here to support you and answer any questions you have! Please get in touch with our Events & Community team by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or calling 01225 825823.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhat’s included? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n\nOne way ferry crossing from Dover to Calais\nOne way Eurostar ticket from Paris to London\nAll accommodation with the exception of the evening prior to the start of the challenge\nLunch on day 1\, breakfast\, lunch and dinner on days 2\, 3 and 4\, and breakfast on day 5\nRefreshment stops including water\, fruit and a variety of snacks/energy bars/cereal bars every 15-20 miles cycled approx.\nBack up and support vehicles\nRoute markers or cycle guides\nEnglish-speaking guides\nGlobal Adventure Challenges Event Crew\nMechanic support.\nChallenge Medal\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat support is there on the bike ride? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou will be accompanied by a Global Adventure Challenges event crew\, support vehicles\, English-speaking guides\, mechanic support\, and route markers/cycle guides. \n\n\n\n\nHow fit do I have to be? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou need to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to take part\, but you do not need to be ‘super fit’ or a professional athlete! You should slowly build up your fitness levels on the build up to your challenge by going on long cycle rides and cycling on consecutive days. \n\n\n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges are an experienced challenge provider who have worked with us on many occasions. They are committed to providing you with the best possible experience on your bike ride. \nFind out more https://globaladventurechallenges.com/
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SUMMARY:Peru Inca Trail Trek 2027
DESCRIPTION:Trek the Inca Trail for Royal United Hospitals Bath\nTake on one of the world’s most iconic trekking routes to help your local hospital do more for patients\, staff and everyone in Bath\, Wiltshire and beyond.  \n\nFollow in the footsteps of the Incas to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu\nExplore Cusco\, the historic capital of the Inca Empire\nExperience spectacular Andean landscapes\n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect \nYou will spend five days hiking through impressive landscapes\, through cloud forests and Inca tunnels\, with mountain backdrops. You’ll pass rural mountain communities and see beautiful indigenous trees\, orchids\, and birds. \nThere are three nights of camping under the stars whilst on your trekking adventure. You’ll be accompanied and supported by a team of local guides. with meals cooked fresh at camp. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the trek\, you will have a final day to explore the vibrant city of Cusco\, before meeting your fellow trekkers for a celebratory meal. \nThis trek is graded as ‘tough’\, covering approximately 52km in total over five days at altitudes of up to 4\,200m. \n  \nWhat are you waiting for?\nThere are three options for paying and fundraising for your challenge: \nOption A – Minimum sponsorship\nRegistration fee: £299\nTrail permit: £200\nMinimum sponsorship pledge: £5\,000* \n80% of your minimum sponsorship is due with us 12 weeks before departure and the remaining balance is due 4 weeks after arrival home. \n*This ensures a minimum donation of £2\,182 to RUHX \nOption B – Self-funding\nRegistration fee: £299\nTrail permit: £200\nSelf-fund: £2\,818 \nThen simply raise as much as possible with no minimum target. \nOption C – Partial self-funding / minimum sponsorship\nRegistration fee: £299\nTrail permit: £200\nSelf-fund: £1\,418\nMinimum sponsorship pledge: £2\,800* \n80% of your minimum sponsorship is due with us 12 weeks before departure and the remaining balance is due 4 weeks after arrival home. \n*This ensures a minimum donation of £1\,400 to RUHX \n  \n\n\n\n\nBooking opening soon\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking opening soon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFind out more\nWe’re here to support you and answer any questions you have! Please get in touch with our Events & Community team by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or calling 01225 825823 to find out more.\n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nCome along to our next information evening \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nFind out more about the trek at our information evening on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 6.30pm. More details coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n\nReturn flights and transport in Peru\nAll accommodation (hotels and campsites)\nAll meals except lunch on day 2\, dinner on day 7\, and lunch on day 8 during free time\nEnglish-speaking guides\, a UK doctor and local guides and porters\nChallenge medal\nKit lists & visa support\nFundraising support\nOpportunities to get to know your fellow trekkers before departure in our dedicated Whatsapp group and pre-departure meet up\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere does my fundraising go? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nFunds raised from the trek help us go further to give every patient in the RUH community the extra extraordinary care they deserve\, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. \n£4\,000 could fund art activity bags in the hospital for a whole year\n£5\,000 could fund a sleeper chair for family members to stay overnight with their loved ones\n£6\,500 could fund a system for dementia patients that offers music and activities to ease distress \nYou will be fully supported with your fundraising along the way by our Events & Community team. Please get in touch at fundraising@ruhx.org.uk if you have any questions about sponsorship. \n\n\n\n\nWhat support is there on the trek? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou will be accompanied by an English speaking guide as well as an experienced Trek support team\, including a cook\, a UK doctor\, porters to carry baggage\, and a leader from Global Adventure Challenges\, all on hand to make sure you have the adventure of a lifetime. \n\n\n\n\nHow fit do I have to be? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou need to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to take part\, but you do not need to be ‘super fit’ or a professional athlete! You should slowly build up your fitness levels on the lead up to your challenge by walking for good lengths of time\, including hills and walking two days in a row. \n\n\n\n\nItinerary and kit list \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYour full itinerary and kit list will be available in your participant portal when you sign up. Please get in touch for more information or find out more by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk. \n\n\n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nGlobal Adventure Challenges are an experienced challenge provider who we have worked with for over 10 years. They are committed to providing you with the best possible experience on your trek. \nGlobal Adventure Challenges hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence (ATOL number 6506) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority. \nFind out more https://globaladventurechallenges.com/ \n\n\n\n\nTerms and conditions \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nRead the Terms & Conditions here
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