Tradition and history
Gstaad Palace-Challenge
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a truly special kind of road event, we recommend visiting the Gstaad Palace in August. For three days, a number of hand-selected historical sports cars are put through their paces at the annual Gstaad Palace-Challenge. The participants are ambitious bon vivants, who take greater pleasure in a good spin than in scoring a win. Friendly chats and the enjoyment of life’s pleasures are never allowed to fall by the wayside during this alpine rally. Are you ready?
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In good company
Along the way, the distinguished cars are matched by equally select culinary delights and picnics. The whole event is rounded off with a closing dinner at the Palace, accompanied by fine wines from local and international vineyards, as recommended by the Sommelier. Finally, the crews swap their steaming engines for a wonderfully fragrant Havana in what is probably the most beautiful smoking lounge on the north side of the Alps, with views of Gstaad by night. By then, any memories of defeat have long given way to excitement over next year’s re-match.
Friday, 29 August, 2025
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6.45 am Breakfast
Individual drive to start location Chateau Chevigny-en-Valière
approx. 20 minutes from the hotels
8.01 am Prologue Rally start first car (1 minute start interval)
12.30 pm Lunch at Maison Chopard in Fleurier
7.30 pm Cocktail at the Gstaad Palace
8.00 pm Casual Dinner at the Gstaad Palace
followed by cigars & drinks
Saturday, 30 August, 2025
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7.00 am Breakfast
8.31 am Start first car (1 minute start interval)
12.30 pm Lunch location to be confirmed
5.45 pm approx. First car to arrive at the Gstaad Palace
8.00 pm Bonhams cocktail and prize-giving
8.45 pm Gala dinner at the Gstaad Palace (jacket is appreciated),
followed by cigars & drinks, end of the official program
Sunday, 31 August, 2025
Individually Breakfast and depature
The fees also include:
The rally; Thursday cocktail and dinner, Friday lunch, cocktail & dinner, Saturday lunch, cocktail & dinner.
Take advantage of our special extra night rates:
additional nights, including breakfast, before or after the
event: double room CHF 750, single room CHF 650
DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Registration until Monday, 14 April 2025
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