1st - 4th NOVEMBER 2008 

The challenge is suitable for all levels of experience,  experts as well as beginners. It is a tough challenge due to the long distances involved. 

The event instructions are in english.

The event is non profit making. 

The event can only accommodate 25 entries. This allows crews to get to know each other, something that is often lost on large events. In order not to be disappointed   please enter early. The closing date for entries is Friday 19th September 2008.

Outline programme to date.

Friday 31st October.        Signing on followed by an evening meal and get together at the Auberge de La Plaine Hotel and Restaurant. The hotel is situated in the village of La Rothiere, the scene of Napoleans first defeat on french soil. This is included in the entry fee.

Saturday 1st November.    The run to the sun.

The route will take us through charming champagne villages before we enter  the burgundy Cote D`Or countryside. The estimated distance is 425kms. Overnight stay in St Etienne.

Sunday 2nd November.     Circuit of Vals les bains.

A distance of over 270 kms taking in many of the famous challenging rally routes of the 60s.   Overnight stay in Aubenas.

Monday 3rd November.     Aubenas  to Aix les Bains. Part of the morning will be spent in the mountains near to Vals les Bains before we leave for a spectacular drive to Aix les Bains.  Estimated  distance of 350 kms.

Tuesday 4th November.  Aix les Bains to the Alpes D`Huez. Taking in some of the highest drivable routes in the Alps.  Returning to Aix-les-Bains for the final evening dinner and awards presentation.

Entry fees

The entry fee is £120 or 180 euros for a car and 2 crew. Additional crewmembers are £50 or 80 euros each.

Included in the entry fees

Evening meal 31st October 2008.

Administration.

Road book.

Rally plaque

Finishers medal.

Class awards.

November Sun Run sweatshirt.

Not included

In order to keep administration costs to a minimum you are requested to make your own hotel bookings. A hotel list will be provided (see hotel section).

All other costs on route.

Final  evenings prize giving dinner.

Navigation

Navigation will be by road book.  Code boards will be used to ensure compliance with the correct route. The road book  will be given out at the beginning of the event. There is no tricky navigation.

Trip meters are allowed but no GPS.

A series of photos from the 2007 event.

Are you sure this is the control ?

I think the control is under the rear wheel.

The inquest