The first edition of this event took place in September 1960 under the name “Rallye du Vin”. It was an animation of the 1st Comptoir de Martigny which has since become the Foire du Valais. As quickly as the Octodurian event, the Rallye du Vin is rapidly growing while remaining faithful to its name and its philosophy: the discovery of the different regions of the canton of Valais, its vineyards and its wines.

From 1976, the touristic aspect of this event gave way to purely sporting automobile competition and quickly gained access to international championships, including the famous European Rally Championship, which has stopped every autumn in Valais since 1979. With this additional visibility, the Rallye du Vin attracts many renowned international drivers such as Jimmy McRae, Per Eklund and Jean Ragnotti. The first foreign victory goes to the Swedish Eklund, it was in 1980. The following year, Jimmy McRae, father of a certain Colin, won brilliantly on the roads of Valais at the wheel of an Opel Ascona 400 .

A little history...

Subsequently, many prestigious drivers have hung their names on the Rallye International du Valais prize list such as Harald Demuth (DEU), Robert Droogmans (BEL), Patrick Snijers (BEL) in the 80s or more recently Lucas Rossetti (ITA), Freddy Loix (BEL), Nicolas Vouilloz (FRA), Giandomenico Basso (ITA) or even Esapekka Lappi (FIN), who then enjoyed the glory days of the World Rally Championship. The Rallye International du Valais is still today one of the most prestigious rounds on the calendar where the reputation of the courses is well established.

In 2022, a new 100% volunteer committee took over the organization of the event with the aim of restoring the rally to its former glory. The Rallye International du Valais remains a myth with its passages that have made its history. Let's keep this myth alive every autumn in Valais!

2022 PROGRAM

2023 PROGRAM

2024 PROGRAM

Discover the myth

To organise the annual Rallye International du Valais
To promote motor racing open to all
Motivate, train, renew and recognise a team of volunteers
Collaborate with local authorities, partners and service providers
To promote the Valais region's roads in a spirit of sustainability
Contribute to regional economic development and tourism

Mission

Maintaining a high standard of organisation
Valuing volunteers
Guaranteeing safety above all else
Promoting fair play and sportsmanship

Values

Vision

To contribute to a positive image of motor sport in Switzerland and the Valais region
Reinforce the message of road safety through safe, supervised practice
To raise the profile of the Valais as a region for sports, including motor sport
Train the next generation of motor sport professionals: racers, stewards and volunteers