The Big Mountain Challenge

Secondary header image
Camera
1 / 6
Secondary header image
Secondary header image
Camera
3 +
logo

The Big Mountain Challenge
Heart
Not quite ready to book?

Save this event for later and come back to it when you're ready.

Event passed
Results & Photos
About
Take part in this epic 4 day road cycling challenge at Lake Annecy in support of Thames Hospice. With three different expeditions to choose from, this event caters for beginner to advanced level cyclists. Come and meet fellow road biking aficionados while contributing to a fantastic cause.
PathWithPin
Everest, Kilimanjaro and Matterhorn
View details
Calendar
Thu, 16 Sept 2021
View logistics
LocationPin
Annecy, France
View location
Star
5
(1 Review)
All reviews
Perks of booking with Let's Do This
Tick

Best price guarantee

Tick

Official booking partner

We're #1 in customer satisfaction

Invite friends, earn credit

After registering for this event, invite your friends to join you and if it's their first booking on Let's Do This you'll get 5%* off your next event with Thames Hospice.

Where and when
Location
Annecy, France
Start times
Thursday 16 Sept 2021
Everest: 12:00 pmKilimanjaro: 12:00 pmMatterhorn: 12:00 pm
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Big Mountain Challenge
Everest
Distance
250mi
£295 - £995
Kilimanjaro
Distance
200mi
£295 - £995
Matterhorn
Distance
150mi
£295 - £995
Route information
This four day cycling tour takes participants through the heart of the French Alps and onto some of the most picturesque road biking routes in the world.
Accompanied by international pro cyclists, the Big Mountain Cycle Challenge is in support of Thames Hospice - in 2019 the event raised an epic £110,000.
There are three different courses to choose from: Matterhorn, Kilimanjaro and Everest.
Matterhorn
This course spans approximately 150 miles, the equivalent of Matterhorn, and climbs around 14,292ft across the four days.
This route entails around 4 - 5 hours per day and is aimed at a beginner/intermediate level rider. Riders will enjoy picturesque lunch and coffee shops throughout the days.
Kilimanjaro
This course will travel around 200 miles - the equivalent of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro - and will ascend around 19,340ft over the four days.
Kilimanjaro will include around 5 - 8 hours of cycling daily and is aimed at intermediate-advanced cyclists.
Cycle the glorious Sévrier Haute-Savoie around Lake Annecy against the backdrop of the dramatic French Alps, including well known peaks included in the Tour De France.
Everest
The toughest of the three races, Everest will travel approximately 250 miles and climb around 29,029ft over the four days
At around 6 - 8 hours of cycling per day, this route is for advanced road cyclists.
Cycle the glorious Sévrier Haute-Savoie around Lake Annecy against the backdrop of the dramatic French Alps, including well known peaks included in the Tour De France.
Booking Options:
  • £395: Full package including accommodation (half board) plus £995 sponsorship
  • £295: Ride only plus £995 sponsorship
  • £995: Full package including accommodation (half board) - no sponsorship requirement
  • £695: Ride only - no sponsorship requirement
Organiser route images
What's included
  • Accommodation*
  • Breakfast*
  • Drinks and snacks during the rides*
  • Mechanical support from Tour de France iconic Mavic vehicles and respected Chain Reaction cycle company*
  • Medical support available from first aid qualified individuals throughout the rides*
  • Hot breakfast and dinner with wine as well as airport transfers from Geneva to the hotel*
  • Drinks and snacks during the rides
  • Mechanical support from Tour de France iconic Mavic vehicles and respected Chain Reaction cycle company
  • Medical support available from first aid qualified individuals throughout the rides
* = Included with the full package only
Train
How to get there
Annecy, France
Get full directionsExternalLink
Flights
Flights are not included in the pricing and all entrants will need to book their own flights to Lake Annecy. It is recommended participants arrive before midday on the first day, and return after 12pm on the last day of the trip.
Accommodation
Those booked on the full-package will have half board accommodation included. Ride-only entrants will be required to book their own.
The accommodation will be at the Les Balcons du Lac d’Annecy, a hotel overlooking Lake Annecy.
The full package includes an en-suite room, hot breakfast and good standard three course buffet dinner with local wine. The hotel includes a swimming pool, gym and event space for bike storage and bike maintenance teams on hand.
Event day logistics
**Approximately Ride Day Schedule
**
09:00 Departure
12:30 Lunch
16:00 All riders return
19:30 Dinner
Cut-Off Times
There is no official cut off time however team captains will make decisions to take a more direct route if riders are struggling. Each group will have 2 or 3 group leaders so no rider will ever be left alone.
FAQs
Should I bring my own bike to the Big Mountain Challenge?
Most riders choose to bring their own bikes but you can hire a bike if you wish. Just contact the event organiser for a list of local bike hires.
ChevronLeft
Will we receive food during the rides on the Big Mountain Challenge?
Yes, everyone will have the opportunity to make up a pack lunch at breakfast time. These will be carried by the support vehicles. One packed lunch costs 10€. High5 nutrition will also provide bars and gels throughout the day. The Matterhorn group will stop at a restaurant each day and the Kilimanjaro group will also have the opportunity to do this on the last two days of their route.
ChevronLeft
Will there be mechanics and medics on the Big Mountain Challenge?
Yes, you will be supported by several world class mechanics, first aiders, and support vehicles. They will support you over the four days. It is recommended that you bring basic repair kit items such as inner tubes, but there will be full support the entire trip.
ChevronLeft
What level should I sign up for at the Big Mountain Challenge?
It is completely dependent on individual fitness, but the routes go up in difficulty from Matterhorn, Kilimanjaro and the most advanced is Everest. New riders are encouraged to sign up for the Matterhorn route, but any rider has the option to change their route during the weekend if they would like.
ChevronLeft
Do I have to raise the full amount for the Big Mountain Challenge?
It is asked that riders raise the full amounts required because the profits from the event are critical to allowing Thames Hospice to provide the care and services. If in exceptional cases a rider is struggling to reach the required fundraising, please contact the event organiser to let them know.
ChevronLeft
How do I set up a fundraising page for the Big Mountain Challenge?
Fundraising pages are completely free to create at www.justgiving.com.
ChevronLeft
Reviews
5.0
1 reviews
SceneryStunning scenery
BicepFlexChallenging course
FriendlyFaceFriendly atmosphere
Event passed
Results & Photos
Office

8th Floor, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martins Lane,

London, WC2H 9EA

Reg number 10083277

Follow Us
image
🇬🇧