Name: Great Wall Discovery Trek
Start: 2026-09-19T12:24:00.000Z
End: 2027-10-24T12:24:00.000Z
Location: China

Trek one of the New Wonders of the World

The Great Wall of China presents a demanding route featuring numerous ascents, descents, and intricate turns. Comprising approximately 10,000 intentionally uneven steps, traversing the Great Wall is a significant undertaking, even for experienced trekkers.Despite the physical demands, visitors are afforded impressive panoramic views of the extensive surrounding mountain ranges. Check out the Charity Challenge Great Wall Discovery Trek website to find out more about this amazing challenge. Dates
19-27 September 2026
17-25 October 2026
17-25 April 2027
11-19 and 18-26 September 2027
16-24 October 2027

Fundraising options

Option 1: Minimum Fundraising
Minimum fundraising: £3,345 Option 2: Flexi
£350 registration fee, then a further £350 to Charity Challenge 10 weeks prior to departure
Minimum fundraising: £2,630 Option 3: Self Funding
Balance £1,639 to Charity Challenge 10 weeks prior to departure
Raise as much as you can for Marie Curie - No Minimum Fundraising The above fees and minimum fundraising relates to 2026 departures. Please refer to Charity Challenge website for up to date 2027 fees.

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£200

could help fund nine hours of nursing support in someone's home through the night, bringing the expert care and comfort families need.

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Charity Challenge specialises in delivering exceptional adventure challenges, across 6 continents, in over 50 countries worldwide. allowing participants to raise money for charity. Over the last 25 years they have created and managed international expeditions which have enabled people to raise over £91 million for good causes.

Great Wall Discovery Trek

Trek one of the New Wonders of the World

Fundraising options

Itinerary

Day 1 - International departure from London

Day 2 - Arrival Beijing and transfer to the Wall area

Day 3 - Badaling

Day 4 - Lupiguan

Day 5 - Gubeikou Gateway

Day 6 - Jinshanling Loop

Day 7: Mutianyu section

Day 8 - Full day city tour of Beijing

Day 9 - Beijing to London

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Regional Community Fundraiser