Alps and cars…

The biennial Gstaad Audemars Piguet Classic combines the best of sport and pleasure.

The second event, being held between 31 August – 4 September 2011, will take place on three new courses on the winding roads of the Bernese Alps, punctuated by timed stages on closed roads in one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland.

The timing of the event has been chosen carefully to avoid the désalpe period, when herds leave their pastures (often crossing roads), as well as for good weather conditions (albeit 2009 was unlucky in this respect!).

The village of Gstaad offers an exceptional base for competitors in the Classic. Over the three days and four nights of the competition, visitors can enjoy a range of five star hotels and fine restaurants, all set against the backdrop of outstanding Alpine scenery.

Participants need to have a classic car registered before 1976, along with support crew and all necessary official documents and equipment.