Rallye Monte-Carlo unveils route for 95th edition in 2027
The route for the 2027 Rallye Monte-Carlo has been revealed, with 18 special stages planned between Monaco and the mountains around Gap.
The 95th edition will take place from 21 to 24 January 2027, opening the new FIA World Rally Championship season with four days of competition and more than 330 kilometres of timed stages.
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Rally starts from Monaco
The action will begin with a shakedown near Gap on Wednesday 20 January, before the official start from Port Hercule in Monaco at 1.45pm on Thursday.
Crews will then head directly into the Alpes-Maritimes for the opening Col de Bleine - Aiglun stage, covering 25.47 kilometres.
Two night stages, between Clumanc and Lambruisse and between Esclangon and Seyne-les-Alpes, will follow as competitors make their way towards Gap.
The Hautes-Alpes city will once again serve as the main base for the event, having returned to that role in 2024.
Friday will feature six stages around the Dévoluy area, including the return of La Salle-en-Beaumont - Les Côtes-de-Corps, which has not appeared on the Rallye Monte-Carlo programme since 2015.
Another six stages are scheduled for Saturday across the Drôme and Hautes-Alpes, with competitors completing two loops through Laborel, Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert and La Bâtie-des-Fonts.
Col de Turini to decide the rally
The final day on Sunday 24 January will bring crews back towards Monaco, beginning with repeat runs through Clumanc - Lambruisse and Col de Bleine - Aiglun.
The rally will then conclude with one of its most famous challenges, the Col de Turini, as part of the 23.45-kilometre La Bollène-Vésubie - Moulinet Power Stage.
The winning crews will then return to Monaco, with the prize-giving ceremony scheduled for 5pm at Port Hercule.
The 2027 Rallye Monte-Carlo will also mark the beginning of a new era for the World Rally Championship, with new WRC27 cars replacing the current Rally1 category from next season.