Starting from PORTOROZ, on the sunny shores of the Adriatic Sea, we offer you a 5-day rally through the majestic Slovenian and Italian Alps. This route will also introduce you to the winding roads and hilly landscapes of northern Croatia.
Following in the footsteps of the Alpine events of the great era, you’ll be able to cross the legendary passes of the Dolomites, which rise to an altitude of over 2,000 metres. The route will also offer some fine regularity tests in the valleys of Croatian Istria and on the shores of Lake Bled.
The last two stages will take place on the mythical slopes of the prestigious ski resort of CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, with a summit finish that will be the high point of this week of rallying marked by conviviality and the ‘gentlemen driver’ spirit.
At the wheel of your classic car, come and discover a dream route in the heart of one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world.
The Rally is available for classic cars build from 1920 to 1978, divided in 3 categories:
- ‘TOURING’: no time check and no average speed required: enjoy the Dolomites on your own rhythm.
- ‘CHALLENGER’: route specially designed for ‘soft’ and relax regularity competition, also suitable for beginners.
- ‘REGULARITY’: a challenging route, more than 30 Regularity tests and some special stages without metric distance.
This trial will be based on a fully metric tulip arrow road book (no maps).
For added comfort, the route will include a mountain loop so that you can spend two nights in the same top-class hotel: the Grand Hotel Savoia ***** – the favourite hotel of Sissi the Empress – specially chosen by the organisers in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Typical Slovenian dishes, Italian gastronomy and tasty Croatian cuisine are also on the menu in the high-altitude restaurants with their breathtaking views of the eternal snows.
The program
Welcome of participants, installation at the KEMPINSKY PALACE **** in PORTOROZ, champagne aperitif, briefing and gala dinner – For the TOURING category, guided tour of the ancient city of PIRAN and its fishing port.
STAGE 1 – PORTOROZ (Slovenia) – RIJEKA (Croatia)
From the Adriatic Sea to the valleys and hills of Istria. Crossing the Risnjak National Park. For the REGULARITY category, a special Regularity Test on the Grobnik Autodrome circuit.
STAGE 2 – RIJEKA – POSTOJNA – BLED
Head due North through Slovenia’s karst valleys and the Postojna caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. For the TOURING category, optional visit to the Postojna caves.
STAGE 3 – BLED – CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
From Slovenia’s highest Alpine passes, with the Vrsic Pass (1611 m) and its hairpin bends covered in small cobblestones, to the heart of the Dolomites.
Arrival at the ski resort where the 1956 Olympic Games were held.
STAGE 4 – CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – CAVALESE – CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
For the TOURING and CHALLENGER categories, a very short stage is scheduled on this day’s programme to take advantage of a free afternoon in Cortina. Optional: visit to the Olympic site, the town centre and a gondola ride to one of the resort’s peaks.
1st mountain loop and Regularity stages above 2000 m altitude with the Passo Giau (2233 m), Passo Duran (1601 m), Passo di Bronco (1615 m) and the Passo Manghen (2047 m) to arrive at Cavalese, a high-altitude restaurant. Then return to Cortina, the ski resort via the magnificent Passo di Valles (2033 m).
STAGE 5 – CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – PIANCAVALLO – PORTOROZ
Last regularity tests in the mountains for a grand finale in the cross-country ski resort of Piancavallo. Free return to the Adriatic Sea and the Kempinsky Palace.
For the TOURING category, another chance to enjoy a guided tour of the ancient city of PIRAN and its fishing port.
Prize-giving ceremony, closing gala and end of the event.
Option to extend your stay at the Kempinski Palace Portoroz
on the beaches of the Adriatic Sea.
Information & Registration Form
Register now for this next edition!
Pre-payment fee : 800 euro – bank expenses charged to participant
NAGELMACKERS BANK – Place d’Armes- B – 5000 Namur
Bic: BNAGBE-BB – IBAN: BE43 – 6363 9178 0101
Important : In order to confirm your entry, a 50€ euro fee per crew ( 2024 member ship) is to be paid on the same account number. (name of the driver on bank transfer communication)
Regulation reminder
7.4 Entry fee will be refunded 85% if the competitors decline with a proper postal letter before 1st june 2024. After this date no more refunds will be made, however special cases will be considered by the organization and a 50 % refund might be made. However, Pre-entry fee (800 euro) will be totally refunded in case of cancelation before 1st may 2024.