Rallye International du Valais

The rally was born in 1960 under the name "Rallye du Vin", as part of the 1st Comptoir de Martigny (now the Foire du Valais). The two events soon took different directions due to their respective successes and the desire to grow independently, but always with the same philosophy: the discovery of the different regions of the canton of Valais, its vineyards and its wines. From 1976 onwards, the touristic aspect of the event gave way to purely sporting motor racing, and the event soon gained access to international championships, including the famous European Rally Championship, which has made a stopover in the Valais every autumn since 1979. With this added visibility, the Rallye du Vin attracts many renowned international drivers, including Jimmy McRae, Per Eklund and Jean Ragnotti. Sweden's Eklund claimed the first foreign victory in 1980. The following year, Jimmy McRae, father of a certain Colin, triumphed on the Valais roads in an Opel Ascona 400. In the 80s, Harald Demuth (DEU), Robert Droogmans (BEL), Patrick Snijers (BEL) and more recently Lucas Rossetti (ITA), Freddy Loix (BEL), Nicolas Vouilloz (FRA), Giandomenico Basso (ITA) and Esapekka Lappi (FIN), who went on to win the World Rally Championship. Today, the Rallye International du Valais is still one of the most prestigious rounds on the calendar, with its renowned courses. In 2022, a new 100% volunteer committee took over the organization of the event, with the aim of restoring the rally to its former glory. The Rallye International du Valais remains a myth, with the stages that have made its history. Let's continue to bring this myth to life every autumn in the Valais, with places and names that resonate in the minds of every car enthusiast: Les Cols, le saut des Masses, Anzère and Champex. The detailed program can be found on the event's website www.riv.ch. You'll find all the routes, timetables, public areas and access information you need to enjoy the 64th edition of the International Rally in the best possible way. Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.