Challenge yourself and support patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital as you cycle from our home city to Paris, the city of light
Our fundraising adventures challenge you from sign-up to finish line, as you raise vital funds for our hospital charity, cycle with new-found friends, and experience breathtaking scenery on the way.
Are you ready to take to the saddle in support of the Stars Appeal?
Join fellow cyclists on an unforgettable journey that takes you from the home of the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital, to the picturesque city of Paris, with the iconic finish line of the Eiffel Tower!
Cycling over 250 miles, across 4 days, you will pass through the rolling hills of the English countryside, onto small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France before arriving in the hustle and bustle of Paris. With long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill-climbs, the sight of the Eiffel Tower, our finishing point, will evoke a real sense of achievement.
Salisbury to Paris: Day-by-Day
Day 1: We set off from Salisbury Hospital, home of the Stars Appeal. After a visit to Salisbury Cathedral for some souvenir photos, we head through the (mainly) gentle Wiltshire and Hampshire countryside to Portsmouth for our overnight ferry to Caen. Cycle approx. 96km (60 miles)
Day 2: Commemorating Salisbury Hospital’s long connection with the armed forces and the foundation of Odstock Hospital during World War Two today’s route takes us to beaches, bridges, villages and a cathedral with links to the Normandy Landings and D Day. Cycle approx. 121km (75 miles)
Day 3: A day of rural loveliness mixed with history as we pass through hamlets and villages in rolling farmland and wooded valleys on a long day’s ride. Cycle approx. 110km (69 miles)
Day 4: We ride from villages to small towns, then into the suburbs of Paris as we approach the finish line. As we cycle into Paris, we’ll see Sacre Couer and the Eiffel Tower on the skyline, then pass the Arc de Triomphe, as we approach our finish point, under the arches of the Eiffel Tower. That night we’ll have a well-earned celebration. Cycle approx. 95km (60 miles)
Day 5: Return to Salisbury via Calais and London (bikes travel separately)
Read the full Stars Appeal – Salisbury to Paris Itinerary.
Essential Details
Dates: Saturday 20th September – Wednesday 24th September 2025
Health: For your own safety, and the safety of fellow cyclists, Discover Adventure require every cyclist to complete a medical form at registration. See the form here. You must be at least 18 years old to join this trip
Fundraising: You must raise at least £1000 for the Stars Appeal and pay your own trip costs
Trip costs:
£149 non-returnable registration fee payable to Discover Adventure at sign up
£1150 remaining cost, payable 8 weeks before departure, making a total cost of £1299 for this trip
Note: We need a minimum of 25 participants for this trip to take place.
Need to know more about the challenge? Read the FAQ – Salisbury to Paris Cycle
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What’s your commitment?
You’ll need to be FIT, WELL-EQUIPPED and ready to FUNDRAISE
- You’ll be cycling around 250 miles over 4 days, mainly on country roads, with some steep hills to overcome. This is not a ride which any cyclist should attempt without specific training and confidence cycling on roads with traffic. We’ll send you Discover Adventure’s recommended training plan when you sign up and you can read the Stars Appeal – Salisbury to Paris Itinerary here.
- You’ll need to be ready for any sort of weather, with layers of clothing and waterproofs, as well as your bike and obligatory helmet. Take a look at the Kitlist: Salisbury to Paris Cycle
- You must pay for all your trip costs – £149 on sign up, plus £1150 8 weeks before departure making a total of £1299. We ask every cyclist to raise at least £1,000 for the Stars Appeal – we hope you will raise much more.
WHAT SUPPORT WILL YOU GET?
While you’re training and fundraising:
- T-shirt and fundraising materials
- Fundraising tips and ideas
- Training guide from Discover Adventure, our trip organisers
- Get togethers with other Stars Appeal Pedallers
- Training rides organised through the Stars Appeal
- Stars Appeal HQ co-ordination and support
On the trip:
- Professional leaders and crew
- Your fellow cyclists
