The ultimate mountain challengeamong the adventure rallies

The European Mountain Summit already kicks off for the 7th time in 2024 after six amazing trips since 2018. Don't let this chance slip! Secure your spot at the starting line in the alp's foothills for the steepest roadtrip in Europe.

Only a limited number of teams will be permitted to participate in 2024. You snooze, you lose!

Rally data and application 2024

East Edition: 01 - 05 June 2024
Friedrichshafen to Istria

The rally is fully booked!
For waiting list send us an email.

Rally Start

The official start of the rally takes place in the foothills of the alps (Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance).

The event begins at 10 am, the official start takes place between 11 am and 1 pm. All rally participants can already get to know each other the evening before, where we all tune into the upcoming adventure. The pre-adventure-get-together starts at around 6 pm.

Exact information regarding the official event locations will be shared one month in advance.

Former Adventurers, friends and fans are of course very welcome to join the pre-start-get-together and the start event.

Finish Line

in Istria we’ll celebrate the successful conclusion of the European Mountain Summit with a big finish line event and of course, we’ll crown the winners! You'll find out the exact location of the finish line in the Roadbook

European Mountain Summit Vehicle Checklist:

Cars
Modern classic or vintage cars: 10 years and older (incl. date of manufacture 12/2014)

Motorcycles
Modern classic or vintage motorcycles: 10 years and older (incl. date of manufacture 12/2014) – a motorcycle team can consist of no more than 2 bikes

Vans & Trucks
Modern classic or vintage vans & trucks: 10 years and older (incl. date of manufacture 12/2014). Whether VW Bulli, Magirus Deutz fire truck or A-Team Bus GMC Vandura - at the rally also everything is allowed that is big and loud.
Motorhomes and caravans are not allowed. Vehicles built exclusively as motorhomes, e.g. with alcoves, etc., are not allowed.

There is no designated maximum value for your rally vehicle.

You can still sign up even if you haven’t gotten your vehicle yet. You have until the start of the rally to find your perfect set of wheels.

How many members can a team have?

There’s no upper limit, but remember, you all have to fit in the car!

A two-wheeler team can consist of no more than 2 bikes.

Codex

No GPS, no navigation system, limited highway driving = a bigger and better adventure.

Roadbook

This rally is not about speed. Your Roadbook provides you with various opportunities to throw some unknowns into your adventure, by way of decrypting codes and fulfilling certain tasks. Each team will receive a Roadbook at the rally start at the pre alps.
The winner of the European Mountain Summit Road Book Competition gets a starting spot for a further SAC rally of his choice.

Party Time

Just to make sure you have a chance to share your adventures with the other teams, we’re arranging an amazing party stop along the way. At the official SAC Party, we're all going to camp together. Of course, you can also sleep in your Rally-Bus or truck. Sleeping at a nearby pension or hotel is also possible!

in Istria we'll celebrate the winners of the European Mountain Summit with a big send-off event and of course, we'll crown the winners. 

At the official rally start, we’ll let you know where exactly the events are.

Your Charity

Collect €250 for great charity projects. The money can go to projects that we have carefully vetted to ensure that all contributions go where they should—to the people who truly need them. You are also free to pick a charity project that has always been dear to your heart. Charity donations can be collected any time from the date you sign up to the moment you cross the Finish Line. More...

RALLY PROCEDURE & SCOPE OF SERVICES

  • Pre-start meeting the evening before with food and welcome drink
  • Official rally start in the foothills of the Alps with roadbook handover
  • Joint event with all rally teams on the route in a unique location with overnight stay possibility:
    • Halfway Bergfest party with a fantastic mountain panorama
  • Finish in Istria with award ceremony and closing event as well as handing over the European Mountain Summit finisher certificate & medal
  • Roadbook: Each team has the chance to dive even deeper into the adventure by completing tasks in their roadbook. The Roadbook Competition includes:
    • Special route guidance with spectacular routes on each stage
    • Various daily tasks
    • Road Missions
    • Action Points
    • Secret Missions
    • Detour Missions
    • The roadbook will be handed out to each team at the start.
  • Winner Roadbook Competition:
    • 1st place: A starting spot for a SAC rally of your choice worth EUR 1,790
    • 2nd place: A starting spot for a selected SAC rally
    • 3rd place: A starting spot for a selected SAC rally
  • Rally kit with everything you need for an official rally:
    • Rally car branding with official European Mountain Summit rally logos and start numbers
    • Limited edition rally T-shirts
    • Stickers and merchandising
    • The rally kit will be sent to each team two weeks before the start.
  • SAC Live Tracking App with photo book option
  • How2Roadtrip rally mechanic legend provides support in the event of breakdowns if he is in your area.
  • 24/7 support before, during and after the rally from the SAC team
  • Own team page on the SAC website
  • SAC participant networks before, during and after the rally on various platforms and events
  • Video competition for the European Mountain Summit rally community clip and aftermovie
  • Not included in the registration fee: Accommodation, meals, ferries, tolls and technical support in the event of breakdowns are generally the responsibility of your team.

Sign-up Fee

The sign-up fee for the European Mountain Summit is 950€ for a team consisting of two people. For every additional team member, a fee of €300 will be charged.
The application fee must be transferred within 2 working days after successful online application to the S.A.C bank account so that the application for The European Mountain Summit is valid.
The sign-up fee does not include the donations of at least €250 for your charity project.

Do you need further information?

Send us an e-mail or give us a call.

Facts Mountain Summit

  • Starts in the foothills of the Alps
  • Finish in Istria
  • 1,500 kilometres in 5 days through the Alps
  • Old school vehicle at least 10 years old OR pure electric
  • NO GPS & NO SAT navigation
  • NO Highways
  • Awesome Roadbook with excellent challenges to dive deeper into the adventure
  • Sign-up fee 950€ for 2 people