Mont-Dore: Passion and adrenaline, The Golden Age of Motorsport
The Course de Côte du Mont Dore is much more than a simple car race. It is a legend born from an ancient mule track and has become an unmissable event for motorsport enthusiasts.
The genesis of the race
It all started in 1961 with the first edition of the Course de Côte du Mont Dore. That year, José Rosinski made history by becoming the first winner. Since then, Mont Dore has established itself as a key stage of the European and French Hill Climb Championships.
A legendary course
The Mont Dore route is as feared as it is respected. With its 5,075 meters of ascent and its 43 winding bends between Moneaux and the Col de la Croix Saint Robert, it has been the scene of numerous exploits. For 50 years, thousands of pilots have faced this pass, driven by a single objective: the race against time.
Names that resonate
Over the decades, big names in motorsport have left their mark on the Course de Côte du Mont Dore. In addition to José Rosinski, there are legends such as Jo Schlesser, Gérard Larousse, Pierre Maublanc, Maurice Trintignant, Jean Rolland, "Titi" Greder and Jean Vinatier. It was the time of the "generalists", where the boundaries between circuit, rally and hill climb were still blurred.
The legendary years
The 70s and 80s saw the emergence of talents such as Servoz, Ligier, Jabouille, Jaussaud and Beltoise. Drivers like Pescarolo, Thérier, Saby, Bernard Béghin and the famous Alméras brothers also thrilled the spectators.
The era of specialists
Over time, the Mont Dore Hill Climb has seen the emergence of fierce “mountain dwellers”. Michel Pignard, with his March 762 or his prototypes, left an indelible mark. Christian Debias, for his part, walked the 5 km of the route for a long time, often accompanied by Max Mamers at the start.
The Course de Côte du Mont Dore, a legend of motorsport
The Mont Dore Coast Race is not just a simple competition; he is a living motorsport legend. A mule track that has become a legendary climb, where each turn tells a story, each finish line marks a victory over time.
Join us to celebrate this rich and exciting history and discover why Mont Dore continues to captivate motorsport enthusiasts around the world.
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