Our route for 2013 drives from China, through Mongolia, then into Russia and westwards to the Ukraine, Poland and Europe on route to the triumphal finish in Paris. The will be free days in Ulaan Baatar, Novosibirsk, Samara, Kiev and Krakow

Mongolia

Once again the Mongolian section will surely be the highlight for many crews and we are currently considering a number of optional routes including an all new Northern option and many new sections in the Gobi Desert.

As in 2007 and 2010 we will again be supported by our Mongolian partners who will provide unrivalled levels of facilities at each of our overnight camp sites including hot showers, toilets and freshly prepared food and drink.

A new addition for 2013 will be the provision of generators to light the camp sites, a very welcome sight for stragglers arriving late in the evening. These generators will also power our new for 2013 mobile workshop facilities which will even include welding equipment!

Finally, running the event in the months of May and June ensures the weather will be much warmer than in 2010 and extended daylight guaranteeing fantastic social evenings.

Russia

In October 2011 Kim Bannister went to Russia for an initial route survey. With the help of local old car clubs and motor enthusiasts Kim explored what could be a highlight of the 2013 route. >> Read more...

In 2007 we followed as closely as possible the route originally taken by Prince Borghese in the 1907 original adventure. This meant using a mostly main road route taking in Moscow and St Petersburg. In 2013 we do not have history to worry about and our route will be almost completely new with less and shorter days than the 2007 event.

Working with Russian based enthusiasts the route surveys are uncovering many little used back roads and off road sections for the competition minded, with good alternative all surfaced routes for those just wanting to reach the finish in Paris.

Our route plan avoids most of the major population centres, where possible, and aims to keep well clear of the truck routes generally unwelcome to classic car drivers.

Other countries

Meetings are already arranged with our Ukrainian partners and the Swiss Historic Racing Club to look at various exciting optional routes including the possibility of closed roads. Further meetings with clubs and organisations in Poland, Austria and France are in the pipeline.

Regular reports and updates will be posted as the various route surveys are underway.

Day by Day

Our preliminary route outline, shown below, may be subject to change.