News

Tuesday, January 31 2012.

Dear Participant,

Some unexpected but significant delays arose in the preparation of the Rallye des Alpes for 2012, especially concerning hotels, route, etc. thus making this event too difficult to organise with the correct degree of professionalism. Unfortunately, my (growing) language schools business does not give me enough time to immediately take back the full organisation of the rally. In these conditions, I need to inform you that I have decided to cancel this 2012 edition.

This is particularly sad since this year we were celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first Rallye des Alpes of the Automobile Club de Marseille-Provence. By mid-February, we already had more than forty entries, giving us hope to start the rally with at least sixty cars.

Like me, I can imagine that you are deeply disappointed. However, I trust that you will appreciate that I have always strived to maintain the very highest standards on the Rallye des Alpes in all the years – since 1989 – that I have been running it. I am not yet ready to compromise on the ideals that have been my guide through all that time.

Please be sure that you will be kept informed about when the rally will rise again with its new partner, making it possible for us to be reunited on this wonderful rally that is as pleasing for the organisers as I hope it is for the competitors.

If you have already made a payment, please send us your full bank account with IBAN etc, so that we can refund your entry fee or deposit.

With best regards,

Ray GASSMANN, host.

Rallye International des Alpes
28, Boulevard du Pont-d’Arve
1205 Geneva · Switzerland
Tel.: + 41 (0)22 849 85 03
Fax: + 41 (0)22 849 85 05