History 1990s

1995 Granada–Dakar Rally (Spain–Morocco–Mauritania–Guinea–Senegal)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1995 Granada–Dakar Rally (Spain–Morocco–Mauritania–Guinea–Senegal)

Date: January 1–15, 1995

Start Location: Granada, Spain

Finish Location: Dakar, Senegal

Total Distance: 10,109 km (5,725 km competitive)

Surface: Mixed (desert, gravel, sand)

The 1995 Granada–Dakar Rally was one of the toughest editions of the legendary event, covering more than 10,000 kilometers across some of the world’s most challenging terrain. Pierre Lartigue, with co-driver Michel Périn, brought the Citroën ZX Rallye Raid to victory, expertly managing the vehicle through vast deserts and challenging gravel roads. Lartigue’s consistent pace and mechanical skill, along with the car’s ruggedness, helped him secure the overall win and cement his place in Dakar history.

Route

Moroccan Desert: Long stretches of dunes and rocky paths that required tactical navigation and tire management.
Mauritanian Gravel: High-speed gravel sections with minimal room for error—drivers had to balance pace with tire durability.
Guinea–Senegal: Fast, rolling roads and tricky river crossings marked the final stretch toward Dakar, requiring precise driving and excellent car preparation.

The rally spanned several countries and diverse terrains, ranging from sand dunes to rocky tracks:

The rally faced severe conditions, with intense heat, deep sand, and frequent navigational challenges across the vast African landscape.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Pierre Lartigue & Michel Périn · Citroën ZX Rallye Raid
2nd Place
Stéphane Peterhansel & Jean-Paul Cottret · Mitsubishi Pajero
3rd Place
Jean-Louis Schlesser & Dominique Sarron · Schlesser 4x4

Lartigue’s victory marked a milestone for Citroën in Dakar history. His disciplined approach and mastery of navigation in the desert led him to secure the win over some of the most experienced rally drivers in the world.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Extreme Terrain: From sandy dunes to rocky paths, the varied terrain required excellent navigation and car management.
  • Mechanical Endurance: Reliability was key—car breakdowns or tire failures could end any team’s rally.
  • Sand and Dunes: The desert stages featured treacherous dunes that could swallow cars or break suspension parts if approached recklessly.

The 1995 Granada–Dakar Rally was a true endurance test. Lartigue’s steady pace and precise navigation allowed him to emerge victorious in one of the most demanding races in the world, proving that consistency and strategy are just as important as raw speed in the Dakar Rally.

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