Sponsored Lourdes Walk - 2010 & 2011

Following on from the success of the 2006 and the popular 2008 Walks, we are please to announce its return. Each Walk will follow along the same route and format as the 2008 Walks and you can choose from a variety of distances to suit you.

Please support the walkers - see the all the walkers names here

What is Sponsored Lourdes Walk?

A fundraising event in aid of HCPT - The Pilgrimage Trust. The walks will take place around Lourdes in October 2010 and February 2011 to raise vital money in order for HCPT to carry on its fantastic work.

All monies raised will be allocated to your Group's Child Sponsorship account, Hosanna House fare account or as a donation towards general funds.

Walk 2010 & 2011 - Costs

You make and pay for your own travel arrangements to/from Lourdes. (So you can choose which airport you fly to and from). Have a look at this page for ideas on getting to Lourdes
Once you have made your own travel arrangements you then only have to pay HCPT £125 which will cover 3 nights accommodation at Hosanna House, all meals, our support costs, Insurance and a walk t-shirt.
Everyone is welcome to take part and we would like to challenge every walker to try and raise at least £710 which would cover the cost of sending one child to Lourdes.

Walk 2010 & 2011 - How far will you go? How many children could you raise sponsorship for? One/Two ?
You choose the distance you wish to walk each day.

Total	Per day	Equals
50k	25k	15.5 miles
30k	15k	9.3 miles
20k	10k	6.2 miles

Walk 2010 & 2011 - Route:

All walks will be on country roads. There will be no off road walking.
Day One:
Coach transfer to your start point.
09:00 25k walk starts at Bazet
12:30 15k walk starts at Ibos
12:00 10k walk starts at Ossun

All walks on Day one will finish at Hosanna House;

Day Two:
09:00 25k walk starts from Hosanna House
10:30 15k walk starts near Peyrouse (Coach transfer)
12:00 10k walk starts at Rieulhes(Coach transfer)
All walks on Day two will finish at St. Michael's gate.

There will be a Support/Route Crew on the road each day giving help with directions. There will also be signs to guide you along the route.

Each vehicle will carry a supply of drinks and snacks for the Walkers.

Walk 2010 & 2011 - Registration:

Places on walks will be allocated on a first come first served basis on receipt of a completed application form and a £50 deposit. These Walks have already gathered a lot of interest so make sure you register early so as not to be disappointed! If you would like to take part these Walks, please download and print off the registration form at the bottom of this page and send it back to us and we will forward you a fundraising pack.

If you would like any further information about these Walks, please call either Jenny or Tracey in the fundraising department on 01788 564646 or email fandc@hcpt.org.uk and title your email 'Sponsored Lourdes Walk'. We hope to see you in Lourdes!