Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa Triple Challenge

Accommodation

• Package 1

  The non-accommodation package.
  You’re most welcome to stay where you feel most comfortable and in line with your budget ie. self-catered cottage, Airbnb, B&B, local yurts or camping etc., where you can then join the team the following morning in Llanberis for the start of your challenge.

• Package 2

  Includes 1 night’s accommodation in a 3-star hotel the night prior to your event.
  Two different hotels are used; one located in the colourful mountain village of Llanberis and the other in the coastal town of Caernarfon. Free car parking is available at both hotels, or it is a 20-minute taxi journey from Bangor Train Station. The rooms are allocated on a twin share (share and save basis).
  If you prefer a single room, this could be arranged subject to availability. There is a single room supplement of £60 per person.

Private groups

Corporate/private groups, family, friends.

There’s a warm Welsh welcome waiting for your group in Snowdonia! We'll help you organise a bespoke challenge, midweek or weekend, subject to the availability of accommodation.

All logistics will be taken care of, so you and your group can focus on your training and completing your challenge.

Difficulty level

Rated 'moderate to tough'.

Preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this adventure. A good level of fitness, endurance and some gritty determination will help you conquer each of the activities.

Cycling section

The cycling is on roads and cycle paths and can be completed on road, hybrid or mountain bikes. The route is undulating with one hill climb and should take approx. 1 hour 15 mins to complete.

Hiking section

The route follows established paths which are rocky and uneven. There are no technical climbing sections. Hiking boots are highly recommended given the uneven terrain and mountainous weather conditions. The trek should take approx. 5 – 6 hours to complete.

Kayaking section

Previous kayaking experience is not required for this challenge as full instruction and support will be provided. As a safety precaution, ideally you should be able to swim 25m in distance. The kayak should take approx. 45 mins – 1 hour to complete.

Training programme

A bepsoke training programme will be provided when you join this trip to help you with your preparations. There are also exclusive offers with Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and Strength and Movement Coach, Peter Lant.

Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

Digital Briefing

Your adventure briefing will be provided via digital format prior to the big weekend.

Season

• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec

Meeting point

Llanberis
Llanberis
Gwynedd
UK

Itinerary

• Day 1 | Arrive at Snowdonia

  If you've booked package 2 which includes accommodation, your hotel is located in the colourful mountain village of Llanberis in Snowdonia National Park. Dinner is not included, so you have the flexibility to eat where you wish.
  If you've booked package 1 which doesn't include accommodation, you can stay where you please then join the team the following morning in Llanberis.

• Day 2 | Challenge day!

• Bike - 10 miles (220m ascent & 180m descent)
• Hike - 9 miles (945m ascent & 1060m descent)
• Kayak 2.5 miles

Map

After an early breakfast, you’ll gather at the hotel at 8.30am, where you’ll be split into teams of no more than 10 people. Solo challengers will join a group, so don't worry if you're booking alone.

Stage 1 - Cycle

Following your bike allocation and a safety briefing, it’s time to hop on your bike and begin pedalling through the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia National Park. You’ll ride alongside the tranquil shores of Llyn Padarn, passing through the beautiful Welsh countryside and quaint villages, with the mighty Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) looming in the distance.

Stage 2 - Hike up Snowdon

Once you reach the base of the mountain, you’ll swap your bike for hiking boots, collect your homemade packed lunch, and start the ascent of Snowdon, Wales’ highest peak at 1085 metres. You’ll tackle the quieter Snowdon Ranger Path, which leads you through scenic farmlands, past mountain lakes, and along a ridgeline all the way to the summit. At the top, take a moment to snap a victory photo and catch your breath before beginning the descent via the more gradual Llanberis Path, leading you to the shores of one of the largest natural lakes in Wales.

Stage 3 - Kayak

For the grand finale, you’ll take to the water, paddling across the glacial waters of Llyn Padarn to complete a full circuit of the lake. Crossing the finish line, you’ll celebrate with some bubbles alongside your teammates – challenge completed!

All being well, you’ll wrap up between 4:00 pm and 5:00pm.

Included

Pre-challenge

• Personalised support beforehand
• Exclusive discount on personal kit 
• Training guide and discount code for personal trainer programmes
• All trip info on free mobile travel app
• Public liability insurance
• Risk assessment and safety management

On your challenge

• One night’s hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (package 2 only)
• Single room supplement available at £60 per person, dependent on availability
• Cycle/Mountain Leaders/Kayak Instructors
• Hire bikes and helmets
• Kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids
• Kayak briefing and instruction on the lake
• Full back-up support
• First-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• Entrance permission to national parks and lake
• Breakfast on challenge day (package 2 only)
• Snacks, water and homemade packed lunch
• Luggage and bike transfer from cycling and trekking transition point
• Complimentary celebratory fizz
• All challenge management
• Hygienic cleaning procedures of equipment

Not Included

• Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List
• Getting to the start and finish of the event
• Dinner on the night of arrival
• Single room supplement @ £60 per person, dependent on availability
• Personal spending money

Local support in Snowdonia

As part of the Snowdonia National Park Authority Partneriaeth Yr Wyddfa Partnership, this challenge organiser is an accredited Snowdon Visit Specialist and Gold Level Snowdonia Ambassador. It is also a corporate partner of the Snowdonia Society and helps support their vital work, who since 1967 continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.

Sustainable and responsible

This challenge organiser is committed to delivering events in a responsible and ethical manner with sustainability at its core. It respects and aims to operate this adventure to benefit local people, their economy and the environment!

Some of the ethical event management features embedded in this Snowdon Challenge are:

• Using local crew who are qualified Leaders and who are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced
• Lunch packs are home-made by local providers using local produce wherever possible and do not contain any plastic packaging
• Minimising plastic waste wherever possible (refill water bottles and flasks)
• Do not use route markers on the mountain
• Leaders collect any rubbish on the mountain, where possible
• Recycle and reuse wherever possible
• Always operate by the ‘Leave no travel ethos’ – take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories
• By taking part in this trip, you are helping to support the climate change charity, Cool Earth, and local environmental charity, the Snowdonia Society.

Package 1

• Deposit | £75 per person payable on booking
• Remaining balance | £115 per person payable 4 weeks prior to start of trip
• Total cost | £190 per person
  
  

Package 2

• Deposit | £75 per person payable on booking
• Remaining balance | £190 per person payable 4 weeks prior to start of trip
• Total cost | £265 per person
  
  

A challenge you can trust

• AITO member

  This challenge is a member of AITO (The Specialist Travel Association) following an in-depth application process. As a quick overview, the membership is formed of companies, usually owner-managed like this one, who create travel experiences with the highest levels of professionalism, quality travel experiences and excellent personal service. The Association also promotes the unique range of its members’ travel packages and encourages the highest standards in all aspects of tour operating. This membership also dictates that the challenge and travel arrangements have financial protection.

• Finanical Protection through ABTOT

  This challenge organiser is a member of ABTOT with membership number 5604. The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. In the event of insolvency, protection is provided for non-flight packages.

  ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are not protected by ABTOT.

• Secure online payments

  All bookings can be made online with Mastercard, Visa and debit card or via BACS. You can also opt to pay via monthly instalments. Stripe handles all of the online payments as it is a payment platform which is one of the world leaders in payment processing, offering superior security for both you and the provider..

• Pay in instalments, interest-free

  Adventures can be a significant investment so this makes it easy to afford. Once you’ve put down your deposit, you can pay the remaining balance off in monthly instalments with no extra charges so you can get out there and live your dream.

Costs

Best Adventure Tour Operator 2019

Reviews for this organiser generally:

The Snowdon Challenge was an unforgettable experience! Everybody absolutely loved it and is still on a high, we have the feeling we can take on the world. Thank you so much for all you have done, your guidance and support were outstanding. Susan Hall

Thank you for a great experience, we are all extremely proud of ourselves and couldn't have done it without you! We have smashed our target and we are looking to do more charity events towards the end of the year to continue with our success. Gemma Dakin

Top notch service, guidance and support from this excellent team of professionals. Lucy L

One of the best weekends of my life. The organisation of each day was fantastic. The guides were brilliant with the group throughout the challenge. Always helpful, understanding and informative. Mark S

The team are fantastic and you feel completely supported at all stages, from booking through travelling and throughout the trip. Brendan