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THE SALT ROUTE AUVERGNE - CAMARGUE (13–16 MAY 2021)

From the Auvergne to the Camargue in the footsteps of salt merchants since the Middle Ages.

The salt road from the Camargue to Rouergue is a trade route that was used from prehistoric times until the middle of the 19th century. It was a source of income both from the sale of the salt itself and from the taxes it generated (toll, octroi and gabelle).

This link is none other than the route used in the 10th century by mule caravans to transport, from the Rouergue to the shores of the Mediterranean, woods of exceptional resistance for building boats. On the way back, the convoys, also made up of horse or ox-drawn carriages, brought back sacks of salt, a real "white gold" used in the packaging and preservation of food.

It is this historical route that we propose to go up from the Auvergne to the Camargue through exceptional landscapes and places, such as CONQUES, which are also part of a great tradition: The Routes of Saint Jacques de Compostelle.

THE COURSE

RENDEZ-VOUS IN AUVERGNE ON THURSDAY 13 MAY

Reception of participants and handing over of documents from 4pm onwards.
Welcome cocktail, briefing and dinner at 8pm.

- FRIDAY 14 MAY: AUVERGNE - LAGLIOLE

Via the Monts d'Auvergne, Le Mont Dore, Le Puy Marie,
the Village of Salers, we will reach the Rouergue and Aubrac.
Arrival at LAGLIOLE.
3 stars hotel ***.

- SATURDAY 15 MAY: LAGLIOLE - CONQUES - MEYRUEIS

A beautiful stopover in the heart of the Aubrac.

We will cross the Routes de Saint-Jacques to Conques.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Conques was an important sanctuary where
the relics of the skull of Saint Foy were venerated. It is famous for its abbey church,
whose architecture and sculptures on the porch are remarkable, and its treasure,
notably the golden statue of Saint Foy. Since the 20th century, it has been declared
a "major stopover" on the road to Santiago de Compostela (Via Podiensis) because it is mentioned
in the last book of the Codex Calixtinus, which was practically unknown until its Latin edition in 1882.
It is also a village classified by the association Les plus beaux villages de France.
Aubrac is a French volcanic and granite plateau situated in the south-central part of the Massif Central
and on the borders of the three departments of Aveyron, Cantal and Lozère.
We will taste the great speciality "L'ALIGOT".
The sublime Gorges of the Tarn will be a new stage of pleasure for the eyes and the driving.
The evening stage will take place at the approach of the Cevennes in an astonishing
Château in Meyrueis.

- SUNDAY 16 MAY: MEYRUELS - CIRQUE DE NAVACELLE - AIGUES-MORTES

The great Cévennes stage.

The wild roads that have made the history of Motorsport. The impressive Cirque de Navacelles and so many other
breathtaking places. It is formed by a meander cut by the river Vis in impressive gorges between the Causse du Larzac
in the south (Saint-Maurice-Navacelles, Hérault) and the Causse de Blandas in the north (Blandas, Gard).
The hamlet of Navacelles, shared between the two communes and the two departments, is located near the
crossing point of the meander marked by a waterfall.
We will finish this Road Trip in the Camargue in the City of AIGUES MORTES.
Founded in the 13th century by Saint Louis with the aim of developing trade with Italy and the East, Aigues-Mortes,
the first Mediterranean port of the Kingdom of France, today reveals a particularly well-preserved architectural ensemble.
Situated in the heart of the Camargue Gardoise, the town of Aigues-Mortes looks like a medieval fortress, with its
1634 metres of ramparts, its fortified gates, its twenty towers and its covered way. Highest tower of Aigues-Mortes
the tower of Constance, a former prison, of a height of 30 meters, offers from the top of its terrace a beautiful sight
on the vast expanses of the Camargue.
A lunch, prize-giving ceremony will end this beautiful journey along the SALT ROUTE.

THE SERVICES PROVIDED

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THE CREWS ARE FULLY TAKEN CARE OF

Hotels are chosen on the basis of 3 or 4 stars taking into account the location.

Lunch is taken on the road with a total focus on local gastronomy and its products.

Dinners are held at the hotel.

Throughout the rally, a welcome and organisation team will be at your disposal and will be in charge of satisfying you as best as possible.

All services are included in the registration fee: 3 nights in a double room with breakfast, meals or buffets from Thursday evening to Sunday lunch, gourmet stops and tastings.

Not included are: personal expenses in the broadest sense, petrol and all products or services useful for the operation of the cars (see regulations and general conditions).

ACCEPTED CARS

SEDANS, COUPES AND CONVERTIBLES FROM 1960 TO 1990.
GT OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY.

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REGISTRATION

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THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS LIMITED TO 25

In order to offer the best services and maintain the highest level of user-friendliness. When the maximum number is reached, the following registrants will be placed on a waiting list in case of withdrawal.

The participation price is €2,790 including tax per crew of 2 people (€2,325 excluding VAT).
We can provide an invoice useful for VAT recovery for companies or associations subject to it.

REGISTRATION TO THE SALT ROUTE:

Fill in the online registration form by clicking on this BUTTON
Or download the PDF REGISTRATION FORM and send it back to us before the deadline of March 15^th, 2021.

PAYMENT AND TERMS OF PAYMENT:

By credit card on line.
By bank transfer.

All registrations must be accompanied by a deposit of €2,000 without which the registration will not be taken into account.

The remaining balance (€790) must be received by March 30^th, 2021 at the latest (45 days before the date of the rally).

CLOSING OF COMMITMENTS: MARCH 15^th, 2021.