London to Paris Cycle 2025

An early start means you miss the worst of the morning traffic as you pass through the outskirts of London onto quieter roads. It’s not long before you are among rolling fields and villages or rural Kent. Following country roads across the hills of the North Downs to Dover and the coast. Taking the ferry to Dunkirk, you have dinner on board and cycle the short distance to your hotel.

(Dinner on ferry not included)

Cycle approx. 136km (85 miles)

You then head south from Dunkirk, riding roughly parallel to the Belgian border. A long day in the saddle lies ahead, but the terrain is fairly flat as you pass through small villages and farmland. A few hills mid-way through the morning will stretch your legs a little! The afternoon ride is predominately flat as you ride southeast, through a few hills before reaching Cambrai, a town which dates back to Roman times.

Cycle approx. 161km (100 miles)

Today is shorter but almost continually hilly, as you cross beautiful rolling landscapes, where fields of crops stretch for miles. You have a great view of the River Somme, which you cross before your first water-stop. The last section of your route runs through an area involved in the WW1 Battles of Aisne, with more cemeteries and memorials to the fallen. With roughly ten miles to go, the road climbs steeply out of the pretty village of Vauxaillon, winding through woodland and into open fields with wonderful views. A rewarding descent brings you to Soissons, an ancient town which lies on the River Aisne.

Cycle approx. 114km (70 miles)

Your final day’s cycling takes you southwest, on yet more undulating roads through small villages and farmland. There are some short sharp climbs in the morning, before you reach busier roads. As you cycle through the Parisian streets you’ll spot some distinctive landmarks! You then sweep around the Arc de Triomphe and down the famed Champs-Elysees to your finish beneath the Eiffel Tower. You’ll head to the hotel and get ready for a final meal together as a group to mark your achievement.

Cycle approx. 128km (80 miles)

After breakfast you are free to explore the city; why not go up the Eiffel Tower or visit the Louvre! You are responsible for getting yourself and your bags to the Gare du Nord on time for your afternoon Eurostar train back to St Pancras, where you will be reunited with your bike.

(Lunch & Dinner not included)