1st ROUTE DU MAQUIS RALLY
September 13–16, 2027
MARSEILLE > PORTO VECCHIO> PORTICCIO > PORTO VECCHIO > AJACCIO > MARSEILLE
4 DAYS - 3 STAGES - 750 km
THE FIRST ROUTE DU MAQUIS RALLY
Long awaited by loyal CNP participants, Corsica finally joins the calendar with a rally entirely dedicated to the Isle of Beauty. A long-standing project, the Route du Maquis offers a unique immersion into the island’s most spectacular landscapes. Staying true to the Corsican spirit, the adventure begins as soon as participants board the ferry in Toulon, enjoying an overnight crossing in a luxury cabin to Bastia before setting off on three exceptional stages through mountains, Mediterranean scrubland and breathtaking coastal roads.FROM BASTIA TO AJACCIO
Following an early morning arrival in Porto Vecchio, the opening stage takes crews to Porticcio through the chestnut forests of Castagniccia and the wild scenery of the Agriates Desert. The following day, the route heads towards Porto-Vecchio via Bonifacio, famous for its spectacular white limestone cliffs and the iconic Lion of Roccapina. The final stage leads participants to Ajaccio via the legendary Calanques de Piana, one of the Mediterranean’s most remarkable natural treasures. The rally concludes with a final ferry crossing back to mainland France.
RALLY PROGRAMME
MONDAY
13/09/2027
WELCOME
PORT OF MARSEILLE
Vehicle delivery
Free lunch
Tripmaster calibration
General briefing
Ferry Marseille > Porto Vecchio(Luxury Cabin)
TUESDAY
14/09/2027
STAGE 1
PORTO VECCHIO > PORTICCIO
250 KM
2 Regularity Tests
Lunch en route
Hotel in Porticcio
WEDNESDAY
15/09/2027
STAGE 2
PORTICCIO > PORTO VECCHIO
250 KM
2 Regularity Tests
Lunch en route
Hotel in Porto Vecchio
THURSDAY
16/09/2027
STAGE 3
PORTO VECCHIO > AJACCIO
250 KM
2 Regularity Tests
Lunch en route
Ferry Ajaccio > Marseille (Luxury Cabin)
COMPLETE ROUTE
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
RALLY FORMAT
The rally follows a roadbook route including touring sections and regularity tests, but without time controls or time cards. The only mandatory schedule is the stage start time. No penalties are applied for arriving early or late. Passage controls may be positioned throughout the route to verify that the official itinerary has been followed.REGULARITY TESTS
The regularity tests take place on open public roads and must be driven at an average speed set by the organiser, ranging from 30 to 60 km/h depending on the road profile. One or several average speed changes may be specified in the roadbook. Starts are given from a standing start every 30 seconds, following the order of presentation.TIMING & RESULTS
Timing is recorded to the nearest second. The organiser may install intermediate timing points at any location throughout the regularity tests at its sole discretion. No timing will be recorded during the first kilometre of each test, nor within villages or built-up areas.MEASURING DEVICES
All electronic and mechanical measuring devices are permitted (smartphones, GPS units, stopwatches, tripmeters, etc.). There are no restrictions on the equipment you choose to use, and GPS-based devices are fully authorised. Remote displays and their associated control units are also permitted.