Save the dates
29th May – 6th June 2026
The Monte Carlo or Bust rally follows a stunning 9‑day route from Holyport to Monte Carlo and back, taking in some of the best driving roads and scenery in France.
This page shows the overall journey. If you’d like to understand why we’ve chosen these roads, including toll-free logic, scenic highlights, and what makes each day special:
Day 1 – 29 May 2026: Holyport to Le Touquet – Distance: 181 miles – 3h 49m
Day 2 – 30 May 2026: Le Touquet to Le Mans – Distance: 232 miles – 6h 0m
Day 3 – 31 May 2026: Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde – Distance: 252 miles – 6h 16m
Day 4 – 1 June 2026: Brive-la-Gaillarde to Digne – Distance: 346 miles – 8h 49m
Day 5 – 2 June 2026: Digne to Monte Carlo, then on to Nice – Distance: 117 miles – 3h 32m
Day 6 – 3 June 2026: Nice to Grenoble – Distance: 200 miles – 5h 27m
Day 7 – 4 June 2026: Grenoble to Saint-Dizier – Distance: 283 miles – 7h 20m
Day 8 – 5 June 2026: Saint-Dizier to Calais – Distance: 246 miles – 6h 15m - Time to stock up on beer, wine and cigarettes before the ferry ride back to the UK.
Day 9 – 6 June 2026: Calais to Holyport – Distance: 139 miles – 5h 30m, finishing at the Holyport Fair for a well earned celebration.
Exact timings and meeting points will be confirmed closer to the event, but this gives a clear overview of the journey ahead.
Want more detail on the roads, scenery, and why this route works so well for a charity rally?