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Founders Leg 2

Paris to Geneva

The route and day-by-day itinerary ridden by the Founders on this leg.

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Founders Leg 2 — Paris to Geneva, September 2023
Dates
14th to 17th September 2023
Start
The Eiffel Tower, Paris.
Finish
Lake Geneva, Geneva
Days Cycling
4
Distance
566 km
Total climbing
6,249 m climbing
Max capacity
70 people

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – Paris to Sens – 132 km, 872 m total ascent

    With the iconic Eiffel Tower behind us, we will follow the Seine out of Paris to the southeast to the historic Fontainebleau for lunch. Our route will cover lots of cycle paths along the beautiful river and through various forests. In the afternoon we will enjoy well-surfaced, fast roads and French beautiful countryside before staying in the ancient City of Sens for the night.

    Day 1 Strava Route

  2. Day 2 – Sens to Semur-en-Auxois – 146 km, 1,603 m total ascent

    After an early start we will cycle along lovely quiet roads before stopping in Chablis. We will cover more peaceful roads after lunch before arriving in the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois in the evening.

    Day 2 Strava Route

  3. Day 3 – Semur-en-Auxois to Lons-le-Saunier – 167 km, 1,597 m total ascent

    Up and out nice and early, we will follow the Burgundy canal before having lunch in Nuits St George. The afternoon offers fairly flat paths before arriving in the small Roman Spa town of Lons-le-Saunier for the night.

    Day 3 Strava Route

  4. Day 4 – Lons-le-Saunier to Geneva – 127 km, 2,141 m total ascent

    We will kick-start the final stage with a steep climb to get us limbered up for the day ahead. We will then cross the Jura Mountains into Switzerland with a 11 km long climb of over 1,219 m. A beautiful and fast descent to Lake Geneva will be the perfect end to the ride before celebrating by the lakeside and with a well-deserved celebration dinner.

    Day 4 Strava Route