Leucan Expedition

This year, two groups of up to 25 people will experience the adventure.

Group 1: April 1 to 26, 2025
Group 2: April 27 to May 12, 2025

Registrations are now closed for the 2025 edition. For any questions, please contact Catherine Beaudet-Bélanger catherine.beaudet-belanger@leucan.qc.ca.

3,740 + international flight ($1100 to $1,350)

Each participant agrees to cover the costs of the trip.

• At time of registration: mandatory deposit of $500 to Terra Ultima
• 90 days prior to departure: 50% of land portion to Terra Ultima
• 60 days prior to departure: Remaining balance of travel costs payable to Terra Ultima

The participant agrees to raise a minimum of $3,000 for Leucan. These funds will support the Association’s mission, which is to promote the recovery and well-being of children with cancer and their families through distinctive and adapted accompaniment and support services, at every stage of the disease and its effects. Leucan will be pleased to issue tax receipts to your donors, but only for the portion donated to Leucan.

• A tax receipt will be issued for all donations of $20 or more, or on request, and is reserved for the donor.
• To issue a tax receipt, the donor must not have received anything in exchange (e.g., a gift, visibility, etc.).
• Many companies commit to matching or exceeding employee donations to causes like Leucan. Check with your employer to see if this is the case. They may receive a tax receipt for their donation.

• ground transportation within the country and the Lima-Cuzco-Lima flight
• Terra Ultima tour guides
• local team of guides, muleteers and cooks
• all meals on the trek
• certain meals in town (see itinerary for details)
• sufficient water throughout the trip
• accommodation in town and on the trek
• entrance fees for paying visits scheduled during the trip
• baggage transport
• communication system in remote areas
• all shared hiking equipment (tents, kitchen equipment, toilets, etc.)
• A preparatory outing, two videoconferences and a group meeting at the start of the process
• Une sortie préparatoire, deux visioconférences et une rencontre de groupe au début du processes

• international flights
• beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
• certain meals in town (see itinerary for details)
• international airport taxes
• tips for Quebec guides
• vaccinations, if required
• personal equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, clothing, etc.)
• anything else not included in the “What’s included in the trip” section
• Indemnity Fund contribution ($1 per $1,000)

All adults who take the cause of children with cancer to heart can take up this challenge. This is a intermediate expedition. Physical fitness, good health and adequate preparation are required.

IMPORTANT: By registering for the Leucan Expedition, participants agree that photos and videos taken during the trip may be used for promotional purposes on television or social networks to represent the Association and the Expedition.

In order to be well prepared for the climb, Terra Ultima will accompany the participants on a preparatory outing to measure their progress. In preparation for this outing, as well as for the trip itself, it is advisable to follow a tailor-made training plan. If you wish, you can work with a trainer to develop a plan that will lead you to your ultimate goal. The steps will vary according to your fitness history, age, gender, BMI, etc.

In addition to your preparation, which will take place in the gym or at home if you have a minimum of equipment, remember that there’s no better training for the mountains… than to hike! We encourage participants to hike regularly on forest and mountain trails to prepare their ankles, muscles and cardio for the real challenge. These outings are ideally done in the same clothes and equipment you’ll be wearing during the expedition.

In addition to hiking, running, cycling and cross-country skiing are great additions to your preparation routine.