London to Lisbon 2026
Ready for the ultimate driving adventure in 2026? The Badawï Trail to the Last Oasis might be grabbing headlines, but if Europe is calling your name, then this upcoming Spring, the London to Lisbon rally across France and Spain is your ticket to motoring glory.
Starting on 19 May 2026 in Weybridge, this rally isn’t just a drive—it’s an adventure. Crews gather for Scrutineering and Documentation before sharing stories, tactics, and anticipation over a welcome dinner that sets the tone for the week ahead.
From Day 1, we hit the ground running. A brisk start takes us from Weybridge to Le Touquet via the Port of Dover, with regularities and tests to get your head (and car) in the game. Then it’s onto the Continent for a week of rallying excellence.
You’ll carve your way to the legendary Le Mans, soak up the French countryside en route to Limoges, and continue south to the terracotta beauty of Toulouse. Each overnight stop is steeped in charm, with a world-class route in between.
Then comes the big one—climbing the Pyrenees into Spain on the longest day of the event, landing in Pamplona for a well-earned rest day. Recharge, explore, and prepare for more epic motoring through historic cities like Burgos and León, driving roads that seem tailor-made for classic rally cars.
We finish in style by winding through the lush hills of Galicia before reaching the edge of the Atlantic in A Coruña—the rally’s final stop, where coast meets culture and celebrations begin.
This isn’t just another rally—it’s a chance to live the spirit of motorsport history, test your mettle, and experience some of Europe’s finest roads in the company of passionate enthusiasts.
Join us. The 2026 edition of London to Lisbon is calling—are you ready to answer?
The Route
Event Schedule
Scrutineering & Documentation - 19 May 2026
Scrutineering and Documentation sessions will take place during Tuesday afternoon in Weybridge before crews all join up for the welcome dinner.
Weybridge to Le Touqet - 20 May 2026
It’s an earlier start than normal as we venture East for the first time and make our way to the Port of Dover, a series of regularities and tests will give crews a great warm up for the days ahead and a late afternoon sailing will get crews to Le Touquet for the first overnight halt.
Le Touquet to Le Mans - 21 May 2026
A shorter day to allow crews to recover from the first day starts and its with sights firmly set on the Iconic town of Le Mans, steeped as it is in motorsport history for the end of day halt.
Le Mans to Limoges - 22 May 2026
As we head south from Le Mans we take in some of the stunning roads that abound in this part of France and head to the town of Limoges on the far edge of the Massive Central.
Limoges to Toulouse - 23 May 2026
As we head further South we head to Toulouse, known as Le Ville Rose or the ‘Pink City’ due to the use of terracotta bricks in its many buildings.
Toulouse to Pamplona - 24 May 2026
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Pamplona to León - 26 May 2026
Another full day of driving using some of the fabulous roads in the area plus passing through Burgos, a UNESCO Word Heritage site, famous for its Cathedral.
León to A Caruna - 27 May 2026
Taking in the hills and mountains of this beautiful part of Spain we wind our way back to the Coast and a stop on the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean in A’Caruna.
A Caruna to Vidago Palace - 28 May 2026
As we begin our journey South we change countries again and head into Portugal and a very popular previous stop over for the London Lisbon at the Vidago Palace.
Vidago Palace to Entroncamento - 29 May 2026
It’s a day of classics today as we tackle the fabulous Caramula Hillclimb either side of lunch at the motor museum, the afternoon allows us to wind our way to our overnight before the final day of competition.
Entroncamento to Lisbon - 30 May 2026
A shorter final day begins with a morning of competition before we make our way into Lisbon, avoiding as much of the traffic as possible as we head to the final hotel of the event and the evenings Prize Giving Awards dinner.
Vehicle Information
- Entry is open to cars that are pre-1991 or a model available pre-1991
- The cars will be split into classes, based on age and cc
- The scoring on the Test sections is class-based so you will be scoring against other similar aged cars
What is Included in the Entry Fee?
- Entry to the event for a car and a crew of two
- Accommodation, including breakfast, Tuesday 19 May through to 30 May (crew of two sharing a double or twin room)
- Lunch and dinner on each of the competition days
- Welcome Dinner on Tuesday evening
- Morning and Afternoon refreshments on each day of the competition
- Champagne spraying under the Arch - For the top three cars and their crew
- Awards dinner
- Souvenir Rally plates & door stickers
- Event Regalia
- Class Awards down to third in each class
- Overall awards for the top three crews
- The experienced HERO-ERA Team to keep you on track throughout the weeks
- Mechanical on event support throughout the competition days