The Alpine Rally, also known by its official name Coupe des Alpes, was a rally competition based in Marselle and held from 1932 to 1971. In the 1950s and the 1960s, it was among the most prestigious rallies in the world and featured an international route, consisting of famous mountain passes in Europe.
The rally awarded a much-coveted Coupe des Alpes (Alpine Cup) to all the competitors who finished the event unpenalized, meeting all the target times. Coupe d'Or (Gold Cup) was awarded to those who managed three such feats in a row. Coupe d'Argent (Silver Cup) was given to drivers who took three Cups non-consecutively.
The Coupe des Alpes was awarded 166 times from 1938 to 1971.
Subject ID: 112210
MoreThe Alpine Rally, also known by its official name Coupe des Alpes, was a rally competition based in Marselle and held from 1932 to 1971. In the 1950s and the 1960s, it was among the most prestigious rallies in the world and featured an international route, consisting of famous mountain passes in Europe.
The rally awarded a much-coveted Coupe des Alpes (Alpine Cup) to all the competitors who finished the event unpenalized, meeting all the target times. Coupe d'Or (Gold Cup) was awarded to those who managed three such feats in a row. Coupe d'Argent (Silver Cup) was given to drivers who took three Cups non-consecutively.
The Coupe des Alpes was awarded 166 times from 1938 to 1971.
Subject ID: 112210
Subject ID: 112210