The Rallye International du Valais in Switzerland, the next round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, which runs from October 23-25, has revealed further details of its route.
A statement to the media explained:
"The first day starts on the afternoon of Thursday October 23 and includes three special stages, which are all familiar to the regular visitors. After the start from Martigny at 2.00pm, competitors start the competitive action at 3. 23pm when the first car is due to into the 11.61km Mollens-Les Violettes stage - best known as Crans-Montana, as it was in 2007.
"They will then cross the famous ski resort of Crans-Montana to head for Lens and Icogne for the start of SS2. The 12.22km test between Luc and Tzouma is known as Anzčre, another well-known resort. The day ends with Sion, a notorious stage that loops round Les Casernes. It will be run in the opposite direction compared to last year and will include one more lap, making a total length of 7.20km. After a 30-minute regroup, cars will return to Martigny for a 45-minute service at 6.15pm. The leg ends at 7.00pm.
"On Friday 24 October, after a 20-minute service, crews will start the second leg which features several changes, although the names of the stages sound familiar. Once again, the mammoth 40km Les Cols stage between Les Etangs and Sembrancher, will be the climax of the event. This version of the now legendary stage was used in 1999 which marked the 40th anniversary of the rally.
"A new stage called Bagnes (11.15km), starting in Lourtier and finishing in Sarreyer, will follow and then the crews will head back to Martigny via Verbier for a 30-minute regroup and a 20-minute service.
![Nicolas Vouilloz, Peugeot 207 S2000. Rallye du Valais 2007 [Pic credit: IRC]](http://pix.crash.net/thumbs/393347.jpg)
