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Event Name: 1967 Alpine Rally (Coupe des Alpes)

Date: September 4–9, 1967

Start/Finish Location: Marseille, France

Total Distance: Over 2,800 kilometers

Participating Teams: Approximately 80 crews

The 1967 Alpine Rally, also known as the Coupe des Alpes, was one of the most technically demanding and picturesque events of the European Rally Championship calendar. Crossing France, Switzerland, and Italy, the rally was renowned for its relentless elevation changes, narrow mountain passes, and unpredictable weather. Rather than awarding an overall 'first place', the Coupe des Alpes was awarded to crews who completed all stages without incurring penalties—a rare feat requiring absolute precision and endurance.

Route

Col du Galibier & Col de l'Iseran: High-altitude ascents with lingering snow even in early September.

Swiss Valleys: Narrow, shaded descents prone to brake failure and understeer risks.

Italian Border Passes: A mix of fast, flowing roads and tight technical connectors with inconsistent surface quality.

The 1967 route featured some of the most iconic and treacherous climbs in Europe:

Drivers faced long days with little room for error, and many night sections increased both fatigue and navigation difficulty.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

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2nd Place

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3rd Place

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Navigation & Challenges

Fog & Rain: Sudden shifts in weather near summits made visibility a constant challenge.
Brake Fade: Long descents wore down braking systems, leading to retirements from mechanical overstrain.
Night Driving: Multiple sections ran through alpine valleys in darkness, testing alertness and pace note discipline.

The 1967 Alpine Rally stood as a supreme test of European rally endurance—where only the most disciplined crews, both human and mechanical, returned to Marseille penalty-free.

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