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WEST EDITION: Registration opens on 18 June 2024

European Mountain Summit 2025

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1,500 km of high alpine adventure through 6 countries
The steepest rally in Europe
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From -5 to +35 degrees. From ski overall to bikini
From sea level to over 3,000 meters
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No highway + No navigation system + No GPS
Over the highest passes in the Alps
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Fast descents & endless hairpin bends
From the foothills of the Alps to the highest mountain peaks
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Pure adventure with your classic car
The most spectacular mountain stages in Europe

Stage 1

Lake Constance - Canton Wallis 250 - 280 km

Stage 2

Wallis - Lombardy 280 – 320 km

Stage 3

Lombardy - South Tyrol 250 – 280 km

Stage 4

Dolomites - Carinthia 280 - 320 Km

Stage 5

Carinthia - Istria 260 - 290 km

The steepest rally in Europe

5 days of pure adventure, packed with the most spectacular mountain stages across the Alps and the highest mountain passes all over Europe.

Snowy mountains, hairpin bends and swift downhill runs en masse - the European Mountain Summit is the most action-packed challenge in the Alps at dizzying heights - with 1,500 km of high alpine adventure through 6 countries and finishing in Istria. 

Crest the hilltops of the legendary Alps on unique routes during Europe’s steepest road trip. Choose your rally-vehicle wisely. Either powerful as a wild goat or leisurely as a marmot. In any case, it needs to be at least 10 years old. Leave your GPS at home and follow your senses or make use of an old-school road map and a compass, over alpine passes and through deep valleys.

European Mountain Summit – the highest art of adventure!
It's time for your next adventure. 

Rally data and application 2024

East Edition: 01 - 05 June 2024
Friedrichshafen to Istria

The rally is fully booked!
For waiting list send us an email.

Rally data and application 2024 - West

West Edition: 28 June - 03 July 2025

Registration opens on 16 June 2024


Quickfacts - European Mountain Summit

The Route

Start in the foothills of the Alps and finish in Istria.

1,500 km of high alpine adventure in 5 days:

  • Europe's highest mountain passes
  • Snowy mountains & sunny valleys
  • Germany & Austria
  • Switzerland & Italy
  • Slovenia & Croatia
    more info

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THE VEHICLE

Cars
Modern classic or vintage cars: 10 years and older (incl. 12/2014)

Motorcycles
Modern classic or vintage motorcycles: 10 years and older (incl. 12/2014)

Vans & Trucks
Modern classic or vintage vans & trucks: 10 years and older (incl. 12/2014)

Car Challenge: The older the vehicle, the more points in the Roadbook Competition.
more info


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REGULATIONS

Codex

  • Map & Compass! No GPS, No highway
  • More adventure on the most spectacular backroads!

Roadbook
You and your team will receive a Roadbook with exciting stage suggestions as well as extraordinary tasks, cool challenges and opportunities for extra fun. The activities and tips in the Roadbook are just a bonus, not mandatory!

All possible, nothing required!


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YOUR TEAM

How many members can a team have?
There’s no upper limit. All of you have to fit in the vehicle, however!

Charity
Each team collects 250€ for sustainable charity projects of their choice.

Entry fee
A two-person team starts at 950€. Each additional member pays 300€.
What's included?


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LODGING

From "wild" camping on an alpine meadow to the cosy chambre of Mademoiselle LeRouge or a posh mountain hotel - anything goes!
You’re free to choose your own lodgings at every stage of the trip depending on your budget and your notion of “adventure.”

Even playing it by ear and deciding as you go has worked out for most teams in the past and generally isn’t a problem in the time period the rally takes place.


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THE ROADWAY

The conditions of the roadways can vary considerably during the rally:

You will encounter everything from snowy mountain passes to sunny avenues and dusty gravel roads in the alps...

Anything’s possible and for every taste you'll find something!


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START EVENT

In June, the rally starts in the foothills of the Alps. The event begins at 10am and the official start takes place between 11am and 1pm. 
On the day prior all adventurers can already get to know each other at the pre-adventure-get-together and get in the mood for the upcoming adventures. That event will start around 6pm.
Of course, all friends and fans are welcome.


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THE ROADBOOK

At the Starting Line in the foothills of the Alps, your team will be given the Roadbook, which is packed with useful tips for your route, unbelievable challenges, and plenty of suggestions to maximize your fun and get the most out of your adventure.

The activities and adventures in the Roadbook are best undertaken as a team. Creativity and a talent for improvisation are your best assets here!
The activities and tips in the Roadbook are just a bonus, not mandatory!


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PARTY TIME

On the way across the alps we celebrate with you a wacky rally party in an extraordinary location.
At the official rally party, we will pitch our tents together and celebrate the adventure until far after sunset. Overnight stay in nearby guesthouses or hotels is also possible!
Where exactly remains our secret until the start...you'll find out in the roadbook.


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LIVE TRACKING

With the SAC Live Tracking App for all rally teams, your friends, relatives and colleagues can follow your team live during the rally.

With the app you can view your driven route as well as rally statistics and add photos, videos and comments to the individual stages. You can also create a professionally designed photo book with all your rally memories after the rally.


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The Winners

in Istria we’ll celebrate the succesful completion of the European Mountain Summit with a big finish line event and of course we’ll crown the winners!

The winners of the European Mountain Summit Roadbook Competition will earn a starting spot for a future SAC rally of their choice at a value of up to 1.790€!

No obligations, just a load of possibilities!


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Spirit of the Rally

The rally community decides here! 

Collect additional points in the Roadbook Competition for your extraordinary vehicle, your helpfulness, your boldness or because you are always up for any kind of fun. Creativity pays off! 

Impress the other teams with your rally spirit!


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RALLY KIT

The Rally Kit has everything that belongs at an official rally:

  • rally vehicle branding with the official European Mountain Summit logos and your official rally starting numbers
  • rally T-shirts
  • awesome additional European Mountain Summit merchandise

Your team will receive the Rally Kit four two before the rally starts.


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ENTRY FEE

The registration fee for the European Mountain Summit is 950€ for a two-person team.
The fee for each additional team member is 300€.

Additional team members can be added up to 1 month before the Rally Start.

The registration fee does not include the charitable donation of 250€.


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YOUR CHARITY

Round up 250€ for great charity projects.
You can either collect for one of our selected charity partners or choose a charity project that has always been close to your heart. Charity donations can be collected any time from the date you sign up to the moment you cross the Finish Line. 
more info


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