Overseas challenges

Completing an overseas challenge is a fantastic way to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

We have many overseas challenges you might be interested in, so enjoy exploring our events below.

We are thrilled that these adventurous challenges can go ahead again as things begin to return to normalcy. Make sure you check the travel requirements for any country you intend to visit for your fundraising adventure.

Overseas Challenges

Great Wall of China Trek

This demanding but rewarding adventure will take you on a trek along the stony, steep and historic Great Wall of China as it winds its way through mountains.

Great Wall of China Trek
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Everest Base Camp Trek

At 8,848 m in altitude (29,029 ft), Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain and one of the most extraordinary sights on Earth. You can experience the magic of this mythical mountain by going on a breathtaking trek to Base Camp in Nepal.

Everest Base Camp Trek
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek

Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sights in South America and the culmination of the magnificent Inca Trail trek through the Peruvian Andes. Follow this breathtakingly beautiful route through valleys and high passes scattered with fascinating Inca ruins.

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek
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Kilimanjaro Trek

Following the success of our Great Wall of China Trek in 2019, we are branching out and have organised a spectacular opportunity for you to join a fantastic team of Mental Health Foundation supporters in 2022 and trek to the summit of the world’s highest freestanding mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro!

Kilimanjaro Trek
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Northern Lights Winter Trek

Trek through Iceland, traversing a striking mix of geothermal valleys, beautiful mountain scenery, streams and waterfalls, and witness the spectacular Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

Northern Lights Winter Trek
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Tour du Mont Blanc Trek

The Mont Blanc region boasts one of the world’s most renowned trekking circuits, with some of the most awe-inspiring scenery imaginable - all within a short hop from the UK! You'll pass through parts of Switzerland, Italy and France in three days of trekking as you circle the highest peak in Western Europe.

Trekker on the Tour du Mont Blanc trek
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Mount Toubkal Trek

The High Atlas Mountains run south-west through Morocco. They are remote, barren and absolutely stunning. Our challenge is to climb their highest peak – and the highest in North Africa: Mount Toubkal, at 4167m.

Trekker at the summit of Mount Toubkal
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Overseas Cycles

Ho Chi Minh to Angkor Wat Cycle

An epic cross-country cycling challenge through south-east Asia.

Cyclists in Cambodia and Vietnam
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Paris to Nice Cycle

Retrace the pedal strokes of some of the greatest cyclists of all time, including seven-time Paris–Nice winner Sean Kelly and more recent champions Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas.

Paris to Nice Cycle
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Explore our other active challenges

Find out more about the other events you can take part in to fundraise for the Mental Health Foundation.
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