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RALLY GUIDE

This document has no regulatory powers; it is for information only.

CONTENTS

Article Page

1. PRESENTATION AND WELCOME 5/6/7/8

1.1 Welcome 5

1.2 Rally History 6

1.3 Description 6

1.4 Past Results 7

1.5 Information Concerning the 2017 Rally 8

2. CONTACT DETAILS 9

2.1 Office Contact Details 9

2.2 Contact Details of Senior Officials 9

2.3 HQ Location and Contact Details 9

2.4 Media Centre Contact Details 9

2.5 Official Notice Board 9

3. PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES 10/11/12

a) Programme Preceding Rally Week 10

b) Programme During Rally Week 11

c) Special Stage Road Closure Times 12

4. REGISTRATION INFORMATION 12/13/14

4.1 FIA Titles For Which This Rally Will Count 12

4.2 Entry Fees 12

4.3 What the Entry Fee Covers 13/14

4.4 Collection of Competition Numbers and Advertising 14

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5. SERVICE PARK AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES 14/15

5.1 Service Park Location 14

5.2 Service Park Directors 14

5.3 Service Park Access, Security and Waste Management 14/15

5.4 Service Park GPS Coordinates 15

5.5 Tyre Manufacturers’ Service Area 15

5.6 Location of the Overnight Parc Fermé 15

6. TWO-WAY RADIO LICENCING SYSTEM 16

7. FUEL 16

7.1 Fuel 16

7.2 Refuelling 16

8. TEMPORARY IMPORT FORMALITIES FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT 17

8.1 Temporary Import Formalities for Vehicles and Equipment 17

8.2 Driving Permission for HGV Lorries 17

8.3 Motorway Tolls 17

9. HELICOPTERS 18

10. HOSPITALITY 18

11. HOTELS / ROOM RESERVATIONS 18

11.1 List of Hotels 18

11.2 Accommodation Arrangements for Foreign Crews 18

12. RECONNAISSANCE 19

12.1 Registration Procedure 19

12.2 Collection of Reconnaissance Material and Final Instructions 19

12.3 Supplementary Regulations 19

13.TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING – WEIGHING-IN, SEALING, MARKING CHECKING OF EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES AND CREWS 20

13.1 Administrative Scrutineering 20

13.2 Technical Scrutineering, Weighing-in, Sealing, Marking, Checking of Equipment Of Vehicles and Crews 20

13.3 Distribution and Return of the Security Tracking Systems 20

13.4 Final Technical Scrutineering 20

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13. SHAKEDOWN 20

14.1 General Information 20

15. START PROCEDURE 21

15.1 Official Start 21

15.2 Official Timekeeping During the Rally 21

16. FINISH PROCEDURE 21

16.1 Finish Line 21

16.2 Finish Podium 21

16.3 Parc Fermé at the Finish 21

16.4 Prize-Giving 21

17. PR ACTIVITIES 21

17.1 VIP Packages with Helicopters 21

18. MEDIA 22

18.1 Location of the Media Centre 22

18.2 Services 22

18.3 Media Accreditation 22

18.4 Press Conferences 22

18.5 Media Coverage 22

19. ALL-AREA PASSES AND VEHICLE PLATES 23

20. MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICES 24

20.1 Emergency Contact Numbers During the Rally 24

20.2 Hospitals 24

20.3 Pharmacy 24

20.4 Dentist 24

20.5 Police 24

21. USEFUL INFORMATION 24/25/26/27/28

21.1 Weather 24

21.2 Time Zone 24

21.3 Currency and Exchange Rates 24

21.4 Customs Formalities 24

21.5 Road Traffic Laws 25

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21.6 Car Dealerships 26

21.7 Vehicle Electrical Systems 26

21.8 Airline and Helicopter Companies 26/27

21.9 Airport 27

21.10 Car Rental 27

21.11 Taxis 27

21.12 Photocopying Services 27

21.13 Security Services 27

21.14 Other Services 27/28

APPENDIX 1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 29/30/31

Safety – Red Flags – SOS and OK Signs- Safety of Competitors 29

GPS Tracking System 30/31

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1. INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME

1.1 WELCOME

After many years as the highlight of the Swiss Rally Championship in a variety of forms, this year the Rallye du Chablais breaks new ground for the 14th edition. Indeed, our event incorporates the European Rally Cup – ERT Alpine. This trophy comprises five Swiss and French events and is a very interesting alternative for teams who would like to participate in an international Championship.

This development will in no way compromise the Rallye du Chablais from building on its previous successes; the friendly atmosphere, warm welcome and attentive detailed assistance for teams with up-to-date technology and comfortable facilities all contribute to bring out the best in each crew.

Apart from the organiser’s attention to detail, this event is a wonderful showcase of the region, with a varied route, mainly on asphalt roads, between lake and mountains. Picture-postcard countryside combines with a warm welcome in the principle resorts and towns of the Chablais regions of Vaud and Valais.

The Headquarters are based in Aigle, (60 kilometres/37.3 miles from Lausanne) and serve as the hub for the route which will pass through famous destinations in the valley and the mountains: Villars, les Diablerets, Montreux, les Mosses, Champéry, Val d’Illiez, Monthey, Saint Maurice, Bex and Lavey-les-Bains. The whole region is criss-crossed by a variety of Special Stages.

The 14th Rallye du Chablais begins on Thursday 1 June 2017 with administrative and technical scrutineering. The two Legs will take place on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 June and the finish will be on Saturday evening in Aigle.

Happy rallying!

Eric JordanPresident of the Organising Committee

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1.2 HISTORY OF THE RALLYE DU CHABLAIS

This region has hosted a car rally since 1982. Previously known as the Rallye des Alpes Vaudoises, the Rallye du Chablais has existed in its present form since 2004.

The best Swiss teams are to be found amongst the previous prize-winners. Moreover, since 2006, we have benefited from the patronage of the best rally driver of all time: Sébastien Loeb! The multiple world champion has already competed several times in the Rally. His presence is incredibly fortunate and a wonderful vote of confidence for the whole organising team!

1.3 DESCRIPTION

Traditionally the Rallye du Chablais lasts from the Thursday to the Saturday evening. Administrative and technical scrutineering take place on the Thursday, with an evening drinks reception in order to welcome and meet the teams, officials and partners thus officially launching the event. The two Legs are held on the Friday and the Saturday. Saturday evening is devoted to Prize-Giving and celebration.

GEOGRAPHY

The hub of the Rally is Aigle where the Headquarters, the Start Point and the Service Park are all situated a few kilometres from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and at the crossroads of the routes crossing the Alps towards France (Chamonix via the Col de la Forclaz), towards Italy (Aosta via the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass or Tunnel, Domodossola by the Simplon Pass), and the main motorway links towards Lausanne or Bern leading to other parts of Switzerland.

ORGANISATION

The Rallye du Chablais is run by an executive committee of 10 volunteers and by an expanded committee of 70 members who are responsible for different departments. During the Rally, the Clerk of the Course can depend on a staff of 360 people from marshals to the emergency medical staff, from timekeepers, firefighters, breakdown services to all kinds of technical personnel.

The Rally benefits from the support of local and national radio stations as well as the various Swiss television channels. Around 80 representatives will receive press accreditation.

5000 copies of the official programme consisting of 130 A4 pages in full colour will be published. There will be a national advertising campaign with prominently displayed posters along with radio and television coverage.

The Rally provides its own film for television lasting around 13 minutes which will be distributed to all interested channels.

The military, political, cantonal and tourist authorities provide invaluable support to the Rallye du Chablais for which we are extremely grateful.

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1.4 PAST PRIZEWINNERS OF THE RALLYE DU CHABLAIS

2016 1st Sébastien Carron – Lucien Revaz / Ford Fiesta R52nd Ivan Ballinari – Paolo Pianca / Ford Fiesta R53rd Pascal Perroud – Sandra Arlettaz / Ford Fiesta R5VHC 1st Stéphane Poudrel – Florence Bérard / Triumph TR8VHC 2nd Guy Troillet – Sébastien Moulin / Porsche 911VHC 3rd Pascal Bachmann – Luc Santonocito / Ford Escort

2015 1st Sébastien Carron – Lucien Revaz / Ford Fiesta R52nd Pascal Perroud – Quentin Marchand / Ford Fiesta R53rd Grégoire Hotz – Pietro Ravasi / Peugeot 207 S2000VHC 1st Pierre-Manuel Jenot – Milo Slo / Ford EscortVHC 2nd Stéphane Poudrel – Maxime Tacussel / Ford EscortVHC 3rd Bruno Rizzi – Stéphane Bonjour / Ford Escort

2014 1st Ivan Ballinari – Paolo Pianca / Peugeot 207 S20002nd Sébastien Carron – Lucien Revaz / Peugeot 207 S20003rd Pascal Perroud – Jonathan Pallone / Skoda Fabia S2000VHC 1st Florian Gonon – Michel Hornies / Ford EscortVHC 2nd Steeves Schneeberger – Isabelle Rey / Ford SierraVHC 3rd Eddy Bérard – Florence Bérard / Ford Escort

2013 1st Sébastien Loeb – Séverine Loeb / Citroën DS3 WRC2nd Nicolas Althaus – Alain Ioset / Skoda Fabia S20003rd Sylvain Michel – Sandra Arlettaz / Citroën DS3 R3TVHC 1st Florian Gonon – Michel Hornies / Ford EscortVHC 2nd Eddy Bérard – Florence Bérard / Ford EscortVHC 3rd Pierre-Manuel Jenot – Freddy Delorme / Ford Escort

2012 1st Sébastien Loeb – Daniel Elena / Citroën DS3 WRC2nd Ivan Ballinari – Paolo Pianca / Peugeot 207 S20003rd Nicolas Althaus – Alain Ioset / Peugeot 207 S2000VHC 1st Jean-Pierre Van de Wauwer – Michel Hornies / Ford EscortVHC 2nd Eddy Bérard – Florence Bérard / Ford EscortVHC 3rd Steeves Schneeberger – Arnaud Clémence / Ford Sierra

2011 1st Florian Gonon – Sandra Arlettaz / Subaru Impreza N122nd Ivan Ballinari – Paolo Pianca / Peugeot 207 S20003rd Laurent Reuche – Jean Dériaz / Peugeot 207 S2000VHC 1st Jean-Pierre Van de Wauwer – Michel Hornies / Ford EscortVHC 2nd Franck Servais – Isabelle Crausaz / Porsche CarreraVHC 3rd Eddy Bérard – Florence Bérard / Ford Escort

2010 1st Grégoire Hotz – Pietro Ravasi / Peugeot 207 S2000VHC 1st Gérald Toedli – Manu Guex / Ford Escort

2009 1st Florian Gonon – Sandra Arlettaz / Subaru Impreza N12VHC 1st Patrick Heintz – Roland Scherrer / Ford Escort

2008 1st Grégoire Hotz – Pietro Ravasi / Peugeot 207 S2000

2007 1st Olivier Burri – Fabrice Gordon / Subaru Impreza N12

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1.5 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE 2017 RALLYE DU CHABLAIS

As a round of the FIA 2017 European Rally Alpine Trophy, Alpine Zone, the Rally will take place from 1st to 3rd June 2017 and will also count towards the Clio R3T Alps Trophy, the Swiss Rally Championship, the Swiss Rally Cup, the Junior Swiss Rally Cup and the Swiss Historic Rallies Cup.

Since its creation, the Rallye du Chablais has managed to evolve while keeping its traditional characteristics. As usual, the 14th edition proposes an itinerary from Aigle where each Leg of the Rally will start and finish. The competitors will battle it out over two full days in the Chablais region where the roads seem to have been specifically designed for the Special Stages. There will be 14 Special Stages over a total distance of 165 kilometres/102.5 miles.

The action will begin on Friday with 3 stages which will be run twice, with breaks for regrouping at the Casino Barrière, Montreux and at the Service Park in Aigle.

On Saturday morning there will be two Special Stages which will be tackled twice, and for the first time the Rally will regroup in Monthey along with the service vehicles.

After the lunch break, there will be two further Special Stages run twice, with a regrouping in Saint Maurice.

On Saturday 3 June from 6.20 pm the crews who have finished the Rally will mount the podium situated at Glariers in Aigle.

Prize-giving will follow at 10.30 pm.

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2 CONTACT DETAILS

2.1 OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

Rallye du Chablais, Case postale 197, 1890 St-Maurice (Suisse) Tel. +41 79 6286576, info@rdch.ch

2.2 CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SENIOR OFFICIALS

Eric Jordan Organisation President info@rdch.ch Tel.+41 79 628 65 76

Jean-Thierry Vacheron Clerk of the Course dc@rdch.ch Tel. +41 79 413 60 70

Yvan Gaillard Vice-President gaillard.yvan@netplus.ch Tel. +41 79 212 72 11

Daniel Hauenstein Parks Director parcs@rdch.ch Tel. + 41 79 787 90 73

2.3 HQ LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

Former Military Arsenal, Building B, 3rd Floor, Rue du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE. Tel. +41 24 485 4155 dc@rdch.ch

From Thursday 1 June at 9 am to Saturday 3 June at 8 pm.

2.4 MEDIA CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS

Former Military Arsenal d’Aigle, Building 5, First Floor, Rue du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE. Tel. +41 24  485 41 58, presse@rdch.ch

Open from Thursday 1 June at 9 am to Saturday 3 June at 8 pm.

2.5 OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD

Next to the Press Room, Former Military Arsenal d’Aigle, Building 5, 1st Floor, Rue du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE

Classification information, communication, various forms and other information will be available on the Rally website.

Text messages will be sent to the crews during the Rally with important information.

Both crew members are obliged to provide an email address as well as a mobile telephone number on the entry form.

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3 PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES

a) Programme Preceding Rally WeekMonday 3 April 2017 Publication of the Special Regulations and the

Registration Formswww.rdch.ch

Monday 15 May 2017 Midnight.

Registration closes. www.rdch.ch

Friday 19 May 2017 – 8 pm

Return mailing of vehicle dimension requirements and any other organisational details for the Service Park

Email : parc@rdch.ch

Friday 26 May 2017 from 10 am

Press Conference and presentation of the Rally and the Route.

Château d’Aigle (Aigle Castle)1860 Aigle

Friday 26 May 2017 from 6 pm to 8 pm

Distribution of the Itinerary, the road book, Schedule of Special Stages etc to the officially enrolled teams.

Restaurant de la Croix-BlanchePlace Alphonse-Mex 21860 Aigle

Saturday 27 May 2017From 8 am to 10 am

Distribution of the Itinerary, the road book, Schedule of Special Stages etc to the officially enrolled teams.

Restaurant de la Croix-BlanchePlace Alphonse-Mex 21860 Aigle

Saturday 27 May 2017 and Sunday 28 May 2017 from 8 am to 6 pm.

Reconnaissance of all the Special Stages. A maximum of 3 passes on each Special Stage.

According to the road book

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b) Programme During Rally Week

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Date Time Activity Location

Thursday01.06.2017

8 am -5 pm

Midday – 2 pm

Reconnaissance for Special Stages 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 to 14.Reconnaissance for Special Stages 3+5 only for the crews who have made a prior request to the Clerk of the Course according to Article 9.5.

According to the road book

9 am -Midday1 pm -5 pm

Opening of the Service Park. Former ArsenalRue du Molage 411860 Aigle

9 am -Midday1 pm -5 pm

Opening of Reception Desk and distribution of materials.Media accreditation.

Cantine des Glariers Av. des Glariers1860 Aigle

2 pm – 8 pm Administrative Scrutineering.A timetable will be issued to crews at the time of sending out the final instructions. Former Arsenal

Rue du Molage 41 1860 Aigle2.15 pm – 8.15

pmTechnical Scrutineering.A timetable will be issued to crews at the time of sending out the final instructions.

7.30 pm Official Presentation and Welcome Drink. Halle des Glariers, Aigle

Friday 02.06.2017

7.30 am First meeting of the College of Sports Stewards.

Former ArsenalRue du Molage 41 1860 Aigle

From 9.15 am The list of teams permitted to start will be displayed on the official notice boards.

9.30 am Briefing of crews by the Clerk of the Course. Attendance is compulsory and any absence will be penalised by a fine of CHF 200/€200.

10:25 am Installation of GPS for security tracking.10:32 am First car leaves the Service Park.10:45 am Official Start Hôtel-de-Ville (Town

Hall)1860 Aigle

7.20 pm Arrival of the first car at the Parc Fermé. Halle des Glariers, Av. des Glariers, 1860 Aigle

From 10.15 pm The First Leg placings will be displayed on the notice board along with the list of the order of departure for the Second Leg.

Former ArsenalRue du Molage 41 1860 Aigle

Saturday03.06.2017

7.30 am Departure of Stage 2 from the Parc Fermé Halle des Glariers,

1860 Aigle6.20 pm Arrival of the first car over the finish line.From 6.15 pm Final Technical Scrutineering. Former Arsenal

Rue du Molage 41 1860 Aigle

From 9 pm Provisional results posted.

From 10.30 pm Prize-Giving Halle des Glariers 1860 Aigle

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c) Timetable for Road Closures for Special Stages: Roads will be closed to all traffic 90 minutes before the departure of the first competitor.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

4.1 FIA TITLES FOR WHICH THIS RALLY WILL COUNT:

FIA European Rally Trophy (ERT) for Drivers and Co-Drivers

FIA ERT 2 Trophy (ERT2) for Drivers and Co-Drivers

FIA ERT 3 Trophy (ERT3) for Drivers and Co-Drivers

FIA ERT Junior Trophy (ERTJ) for Drivers

Other titles for which the Rally will count:

Clio R3T Alps Trophy

Swiss Rally Championship and the Swiss Rally Cup

Swiss Junior Rally Championship

Swiss Historical Rally Championship

Manufacturers’ and Associations’ Championships and Trophies.

Maximum number of entries accepted: 120

4.1.1 Eligible Cars

According to Article 4 of the FIA 2016 Regional Rally Championship Sporting Regulations Appendix VI. As well as vehicles coming under Swiss national categories (WRC, ISA, ISN and R without an FIA approved security petrol tank.)

4.2 ENTRY FEES

Before Monday 15 May 2017:

Including the organiser’s optional advertising: CHF 1'150/€1,150.

Not including the organiser’s optional advertising: CHF 2'300-/€2,300.

Entry forms will only be accepted if accompanied by the full entry fee or a receipt issued by the competitor’s National Sporting Authority.

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4.3 What the Entry Fee Covers:

Included in the Package

Parks

Allocated area in the Service Park 48 m2/ per car 6 m x 8 m (19.82ft x 26.25ft)

Car Signs

Self-adhesive sticker: “Assistance” (Service) 1

Printed Documents

Road books 1

Programme 2

Miscellaneous

Rally Plate 1

A complete set of self-adhesive Rally stickers 1

Self-adhesive sticker « recos » 2

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4.3.1 Information and Price List

SUPPLEMENTARY PACKAGE

Surface per team in the Service Park

For each extra 10m² CHF 100-/€100

Miscellaneous

Extra road book CHF 100-/€100

Water and Electricity Free

Rally Guide Available on the Website

4.4 COLLECTION OF COMPETITION NUMBERS AND ADVERTISING

Café-Restaurant de la Croix Blanche, Place Alphonse-Mex 2, 1860 AIGLE

Friday 26 May From 6 pm to 8 pm.

Saturday 27 May From 8 am to 10 am

At least one crew member must be present to collect the material.

5 SERVICE PARK AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES

5.1 SERVICE PARK LOCATION

Park Opens on Thursday 1 June 2017 at 9 am.

Former Arsenal, Rue du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE

5.2 SERVICE PARK DIRECTORS

Daniel Hauenstein parc@rdch.ch Tel. +41 79 787 90 73

David Troillet parcs@rdch.ch Tel. +41 79 256 16 39

5.3 SERVICE PARK ACCESS, SECURITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Each competitor is responsible for the behaviour of their support team.

Each Service Park team must have in their possession a fire extinguisher capable of coping with fire classes A, B and C with a minimum capacity of 5kg. The extinguisher must have been checked within the previous three years.

Penalty for an absent or faulty extinguisher in the Service Park will carry a fine of CHF 200-/€200.

Refuelling is strictly prohibited in the Service Park.

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A waterproof groundsheet, resistant to hydrocarbons and of a size at least equal to that of the car (minimum 3x5m/9.8 ft x 16.4 ft) must be placed under each vehicle. A missing or damaged groundsheet in the Service Park will carry a fine of CHF 200-/€200.

Each competitor is responsible for putting their rubbish in the large containers provided, at the latest by the time they leave the park.

Vehicles Allowed in the Service Park.

Crews must complete the ‘service park’ form, which is included with the entry form, in order to be considered for admission to the Service Park. Details must include the plan of facilities and dimensions of any structure.

Competitors are responsible for ensuring the dimensions of the standard area allocated to them are compatible with the dimensions of their service vehicles.

Service vehicles must be clearly identified with ‘Assistance’ (Service) stickers which are supplied by the organiser, and should be placed inside in the top right hand corner of the windscreen.

Any fraud or falsification of ‘Assistance’ stickers will carry a fine of CHF 500-/€500.

Opening Times 

Thursday 1 June 2017 From 9 am to Midday and 1 pm to 7 pm - Aigle, Arsenal

Friday 2 June 2017 From 6 am to 8.45 am - Aigle, Arsenal

Saturday 3 June 2017 From 6 am to 8.45 am - Aigle, Arsenal

Any entry outside the stated hours will incur a penalty fine of CHF 500-/€500.

The final layout showing the location for each team will be published by Monday 29 May 2017.

Service Parks will not have any security guards.

Access to Service Parks is free for spectators on foot.

5.4 SERVICE PARK GPS CO-ORDINATES

Service Park entrance at the Former Arsenal, Aigle: GPS 46° 19’ 12’’ N - 6°57’ 47’E

Service Park exit at the Former Arsenal, Aigle: GPS 46° 19’ 15’’ N – 6° 57’ 44’’ E

5.5 TYRE MANUFACTURERS’ SERVICE AREA

Former Arsenal, Rue du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE

Live Results

Results for each stage may be obtained on the website: www.rdch.ch

5.6 LOCATION OF THE OVERNIGHT PARC FERME

Friday 2 June 2017 Place des Glariers, 1860 AIGLE

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6 TWO-WAY RADIO LICENCING SYSTEM

All systems of two-way radio need to have a current licence.

For further information, please contact Daniel Wunderli: Tel. +41 58 460 58 31

BAKOM , Zukunftstrasse 44, Bienne, daniel.wunderli@bakom.admin.ch

Tel. +41 58 460 55 11 / Fax +41 58 460 58 40

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7.1 FUEL

The importing of fuel into Switzerland is not permitted unless tax is paid at the border.

Special racing fuel ELF / ETS may be ordered - see the appendix for the racing fuel order form. The form must be received by Ferruccio Finkbohner, RACINGFUEL GMBH, Butzenstrasse 60, 8038 Zürich no later than Friday 26 May 2017.

Tel. +41 43 536 14 43

E-Mail: sales@racingfuel.biz

The fuel will be delivered to the Service Park in Aigle on Thursday 1 June, time TBA.

7.2 REFUELLING

Refuelling is only permitted in the zone as mentioned in the road book; the refuelling zone is beside the Service Park exit (see the Service Park map).

Refuelling zones are under the control of FIA regulations – remember servicing is prohibited in that area.

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8 TEMPORARY IMPORT FORMALITIES FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

8.1 TEMPORARY IMPORT FORMALITIES FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

As Switzerland is not part of the E.U., one of the following documents must be presented to the Customs Post when crossing the border with vehicle and spare parts:

An ATA Carnet (which can be obtained from the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry for French applicants). A temporary import request (DDAT) which can be carried out at the border with the help of a freight agent.

The ATA Carnet is recommended as it is less restrictive than the DDAT.

8.2 DRIVING PERMISSION FOR HGVs (HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES)

Driving at night in Switzerland between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am and on Sunday from midnight on Saturday until midnight on Sunday is forbidden for the following categories:

Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes maximum gross weight

Truck-trailer combinations over 5 tonnes maximum gross weight

Vehicles with a trailer of over 3.5 tonnes maximum gross weight

Rallye du Chablais competitors may request an exemption.

In order to make the administrative process easier, it is suggested the relevant form in the Appendix is completed and emailed to scn-autorisation@admin.vs.ch along with a copy of the grey card issued to each vehicle concerned.

https://www.sonderbewilligungen.admin.ch/app/ui/index.php?page=Login&lang=de for German speakers.

Please also send a copy of the email and the documents to Rally HQ info@rdch.ch stating the names of the crew.

Only one request is needed for a return journey – specify your needs under the heading ‘Transport Date’.

For further information: www.astra.admin.ch

8.3 MOTORWAY TOLLS

A motorway pass or vignette is compulsory for all vehicles using the Swiss motorway system. (If you have a tow vehicle and a trailer you will need two vignettes.)

The motorway pass is valid until 31 January of the following year. The cost is CHF 40-/€40 and is available to purchase from Swiss Customs or from Post Offices.

Competition cars will not need a vignette during the Rally.

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All helicopters flying over the Rally area must be registered with the Rally organiser.

The pilots must complete and sign a registration form.

Registration fee: CHF 1 500- + VAT/€1,500- + VAT

For registration and further information contact the Rally Organisation:

Eric Jordan info@rdch.ch Tel. +41 79 628 65 76

10 HOSPITALITY

Contact the Rally organisation: info@rdch.ch

11 HOTELS AND ROOM RESERVATIONS

11.1 LIST OF HOTELS

Hotels on the following website www.rdch.ch/web/pratique.html are offering favourable rates to Rally participants.

11.2 ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR FOREIGN CREWS

For further information contact info@rdch.ch

12 RECONNAISSANCE

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12.1 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Competitors must complete the ‘Reconnaissance Cars’ form and send it together with the entry form.

12.2 COLLECTION OF RECONNAISSANCE MATERIAL AND LAST MINUTE INSTRUCTIONS

Café-Restaurant la Croix Blanche, Place Alphonse-Mex 2, 1860 Aigle

Friday 26 May 2017 from 6 pm to 8 pm

Saturday 27 May 2017 from 8 am to 10 am

At least one crew member must collect the reconnaissance material in person in order to sign the form and to receive final instructions.

12.3 Supplementary Regulations

Once the Rally Supplementary Regulations have been published, no journey (except on foot) may be made over the Special Stages of the Rally by anyone connected with any of the teams, except with the express permission of the Clerk of the Course.

The crews must enter a Special Stage by the departure point and leave it by the stop control and only in the direction the Special Stage is being run.

Competitors must respect the Road Traffic Laws, especially with respect to speed limits and noise levels.

During Reconnaissance, the police will carry out speed checks with radar speed detectors.

Any non-compliance with the above will be reported to the Stewards’ Panel.

12.3.1 Number of Passages

All drivers are limited to a maximum of three (3) passes for each Special Stage; Special Stage distances which are covered twice are to be considered as a single Special Stage.

Any non-compliance with the above will be reported to the Stewards’ Panel.

12.3.2 Sanctions

All infringements or non-respect of the Reconnaissance timetable duly recorded and reported to the Clerk of the Course by the police or some other official will be reported to the Panel of Stewards by the Clerk of the Course.

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13 TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING – WEIGHING-IN, SEALING, MARKING, CHECKING OF EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES AND CREWS13.1 ADMINISTRATIVE SCRUTINEERING

Times will be allocated at the same time as the Final Instructions are sent out.

Location : Former Arsenal, Route du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE

Thursday 1 June 2017 from 2 pm to 8 pm

13.2 TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING, WEIGHING-IN, SEALING, MARKING AND CHECKING OF EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES AND CREWS

Time: 15 minutes after the Administrative Scrutineering time

Place : Former Arsenal, Route du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE

Thursday 1 June 2017 from 2.15 pm to 8.15 pm

The marking and sealing of mechanical elements will be done during Technical Scrutineering.

Before Technical Scrutineering takes place, a hole with lead wire must be installed on the engine block in order to permit the Stewards to place a seal on it.

Fire extinguishers must conform to FIA Appendix J 253. 7.2 and 7.3.

The inspection of helmets and equipment of drivers will be carried out during Technical Scrutineering.

Equipment must conform to FIA International Sporting Code Appendix L Chapter 3.

13.3 DISTRIBUTION AND RETURN OF SECURITY VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEMS

Distribution

Friday 2 June 2017, Former Arsenal, Route du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE - CH0A

Return

Saturday 3 June 2017 after the finish line

13.4 FINAL TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING

Location : Arsenal, Aigle, Route du Molage 41, 1860 AIGLE

Saturday 3 June 2017 from 6 pm

14. SHAKEDOWN

14.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

There will be no shakedown before the Rallye du Chablais.

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15. START PROCEDURE15.1 OFFICIAL START

In front of the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), Place du Marché 1, 1860 AIGLE (CH0B)

The crew must go to their vehicle at CH0A 15 minutes before the scheduled time of departure to collect the Time Card and proceed to fill up with petrol in the refuelling zone (RZ1).

15.2 OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPING DURING THE RALLY

For the duration of the event the official time will be taken from the speaking clock, the number of which is 161.

Only times recorded on the stopwatches at the Control Points will be written on the Time Card.

16. FINISH PROCEDURE 16.1 FINISH LINE

The finish line of the Rally will be at CH 14A.

Competitors must follow the instructions of the marshals and will be under Parc Fermé rules.

16.2 FINISH PODIUM

The ceremony on the finish podium will be conducted according to protocol.

16.3 PARC FERME AT THE FINISH

Drivers are not permitted to perform doughnuts in the Parc Fermé.

Cars must not be started nor must they leave the Parc Fermé before official permission is given by the Stewards’ Panel.

The organiser will provide security for the vehicles in the Parc Fermé from their arrival to the reopening of the park.

16.4 PRIZE-GIVING

Saturday 3 June 2017 from 10.30 pm. Halle des Glariers (Inside), Route des Glariers, 1860 AIGLE.

Attendance at the Prize-Giving ceremony is obligatory for all crews who wish to receive their prize.

Prizes and cups which are not collected by the competitors or a member of the team will remain with the organisation.

Prizes and cups will under no circumstances be sent to the winners.

17. PR ACTIVITES 17.1 VIP HELICOPTER PACKAGES

Please contact the organiser for information info@rdch.ch Tel. +41 79 628 65 76

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18. MEDIA18.1 LOCATION OF THE MEDIA CENTRE

Former Arsenal, 1860 AigleMedia Centre Tel +41 24 485 41 58, presse@rdch.ch

Thursday 1 June 2017 From 10 am to 6.30 pm (Accreditation)Friday 2 June 2017 From 8 am to 9.30 pmSaturday 3 June 2017 From 8 am to 8 pm

Lionel Müller, Press Liaison Officer presse@rdch.ch Tel. +41 79 716 59 63

18.2 SERVICES

The Rally Media Team will be at the disposal of journalists in order to make their job easier. Do not hesitate to contact them with any questions you may have.

Results

Results and classifications will be available via computers with printers attached.

During the Rally, the results may be obtained via the Rally website: www.rdch.ch

Work Area

The work areas will be set up with Wi-Fi internet connection.

18.3 MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Complete the ‘Media Accreditation’ form found on the website www.rdch.ch under the heading ‘Media Zone’ and send it to the press service at the following email address: presse@rdch.ch

18.4 PRESS CONFERENCES

Pre-Rally Press Conference

Friday 26 May at 10 am at Garage Inter-Auto, Route d’Ollon 1, 1860 AIGLE

Final Press Briefing

Saturday 3 June from 6 pm Halle des Glariers, Aigle, at the arrival podium

18.5 MEDIA COVERAGE

Radio Coverage: Radio Chablais (92.6 FM)

Written Coverage : Le Nouvelliste, La Revue Automobile, Le Matin, 24 Heures, Baquet Magazine,

TV Coverage : Canal 9, Teléclub, La Telé, RTS,

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19. ALL-AREAS PASS AND VEHICLE PLATESPass :

Plates and Stickers :

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20. MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICES

20.1 EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS DURING THE RALLY

In case of emergency, call the Clerk of the Course on: +41 848 5-4-3-2-1-0

In case of accident with casualties during the Rally call 144

Police 117

Fire 118

Breakdown/Roadside Assistance 140

Emergency Services 144

Toxicology Information Centre 145

20.2 HOSPITAL Route du Morgins 54 Monthey +41 24 473 17 31

20.3 PHARMACY +41 0900 558 143

20.4 DENTIST +41 0900 558 143

20.5 POLICE

Canton of Valais Rue du Léman 29 Martigny +41 27 720 62 00

Canton of Vaud Les Granges Neuves Rennaz +41 21 557 88 21

Municipal Place du Marché 1 Aigle +41 24 468 17 17

Place de l’Hôtel de Ville 2 Monthey +41 24 475 75 75

21. USEFUL INFORMATION

21.1 WEATHER

Weather forecast www.meteosuisse.admin.ch

www.meteonews.ch

21.2 TIME ZONE GMT + 1

21.3 CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES

The currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF) 1 € = 1.07 CHF / 1 CHF = 0.93 €

£1 = 1.23 CHF/ 1 CHF = 0.81p (March 2017)

21.4 CUSTOMS FORMALITES

Customs: See Article 8.1 in the Rally Guide

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21.5 ROAD TRAFFIC LAWS

Speed Limits

50 km/h Within towns or built-up areas (unless otherwise indicated – i.e. 30 or 20 km/h)

80 km/h Single Carriageways

120 km/h Motorways

Alcohol

The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 per 1000 with zero tolerance for drugs.

Safety Belts

Safety belts must be worn by all passengers in the vehicle.

Motorway Tolls: see Article 8.3 of the Rally Guide

All vehicles must drive with dipped headlights during the day

Speed Checks

Please be aware that there are very many speed checks along the roads and motorways in Switzerland. Different police forces are equipped with the latest fixed and mobile radar speed detectors. Exceeding the speed limit in a built-up area of more than 15 Km/h or 25 km/h on the motorway is a very serious offence (which can lead to immediate withdrawal of your driving licence).

Permission to drive at night or on a Sunday for HGVs: see Article 8.2 of the Rally Guide.

21.6 CAR DEALERSHIPS

Audi, De Monthey SA Rte de Collombey 55 Monthey +41 24 471 73 13

BMW, Richoz Rte du Simplon 16 Vionnaz +41 24 481 11 60

Citroën, Garage Mistral Av. Grandes Maresches 102 Martigny +41 27 721 70 00 Simplon Rte du Gd-St-Bernard 17 Bex +41 24 463 19 02 Des Ilettes Rte de Larret 26 Monthey +41 24 471 84 11

Fiat, Alizé Entre-Deux-Fossaux 5 Monthey +41 24 473 74 64

Honda, du Golf Rte Industrielle 14 Aigle +41 24 468 44 20

Mazda, Garage Inter-Auto Rte d’Ollon 1 1 Aigle +41 24 468 04 54

Mercedes-Benz, Inter-Auto Rte d’Ollon 1, Aigle +41 24 468 04 54

Mitsubishi, Gachnang Ch. Des Lieugex 4 Aigle +41 24 468 60 60

Opel, Gailloud Rte des Ormonts 20 Aigle +41 24 468 13 15

Peugeot, Simplon Rte du Gd-St-Bernard 17 Bex +41 24 463 19 02

Renault, La Vigie Ch. De la Rottaz 3 Chailly +41 21 981 28 79

Seat, Ecoeur Rue des Dents-du-Midi 60 Collombey +41 24 473 47 47

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Skoda, AMAG Rte du Simplon 17 Noville +41 21 967 21 60

Subaru, Ecoeur Rue des Dents-du-Midi 60 Collombey +41 24 473 47 47

Suzuki, Imhof Rte d’Evian 31 Aigle +41 24 466 66 70 Udressy Z.I. L’Epine 21 Collombey +41 24 472 15 77

Toyota, Gachnang Ch. Des Lieugex 4 Aigle +41 24 468 60 60 Des Iles Z.I. de l’Ile d’Epine 17 St-Maurice +41 24 485 13 90

Volvo, Maillard Rte des Ilettes 3 Monthey +41 24 471 65 75

VW, Gachnang Ch. Des Orlons 1 Aigle +41 24 468 60 80

21.7 VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Missilliez SA Avenue de la Plantaud 108 Monthey +41 24 471 29 39

21.8 AIRLINES

Air France www.airfrance.ch +41 22 827 87 87

Alitalia www.alitalia.ch +41 0848 486 486

British Airways www.britishairways.com +41 0848 801 010

EasyJet www.easyjet.com +41 0900 000 258

Iberia www.iberia.ch +41 0848 000 015

Lufthansa www.lufthansa.ch +41 0900 900 933

Swiss www.swiss.com +41 0848 700 700

TAP www.flytap.com +41 0448 009 652

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HELICOPTER COMPANIES

Héli-Alps SA www.helialps.ch Sion +41 27 452 40 00

Air-Glaciers www.air-glaciers.ch Sion +41 27 329 14 15

21.9 AIRPORT www.gva.ch Genève +41 0900 57 15 00

www.sionairport.ch Sion +41 27 329 06 00

21.10 CAR RENTAL

Patrick Location Place de la Gare 6 Aigle +41 848 000 849

Tornay SA (bus) Z.I. Iles-d’Epines St-Maurice +41 24 485 26 66

For preferential rate, please mention the event: Rallye du Chablais.

21.11 TAXI

AAA Ch. de Pautex 10 Aigle +41 79 759 95 45

Roko Aigle +41 24 466 67 67

21.12 PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES

Duplirex Av. du Théâtre 2 Monthey +41 24 473 40 80

Amiguet & Martin Pl. du Centenaire 3 Aigle +41 24 468 68 69

21.13 SECURITY SERVICES

Securitas Aigle +41 24 466 71 33

21.14 OTHER SERVICES

Tyres and Car Parts

GS Pneus Pré de l’Oie Yvorne +41 24 524 15 01

Melbo, pièces autos Ch. des Marais 29 St-Maurice +41 24 485 20 85

Autobur Rte d’Evian 80 Aigle +41 24 466 11 21

Competition Accessories

Frakaxessoires Rue du Pré-Court 1 Muraz +41 24 471 98 50

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Coachbuilders

De Lavey Lavey +41 24 485 24 33

De l’Odysée Z.I. La Foge Chailly +41 21 964 29 26

Joris Rte de l’Industrie 11 Vouvry +41 24 481 17 75

2000 Zone Industrielle Collombey +41 24 471 88 59

Banks

BCVs Place Centrale Monthey +41 848 765 765

Raiffeisen Pl. du Centre 1 Aigle +41 24 493 50 00

BCV Rue du Collège 2 Aigle +41 844 228 228

Currency Exchange

Gare CFF Place de la Gare Aigle

Travel Agent

Boomerang Voyages Rue de la Gare 12, Aigle +41 24 468 10 10

Restaurants

Le St-Christophe Route de Lavey Bex +41 24 485 29 77

Des Bains Bains de Lavey Lavey +41 24 486 15 15

La Goutte d’Eau, Piscine Av. des Glariers 3 Aigle +41 24 466 16 15

La Croix Blanche Aigle

Le Chaussy Col des Mosses Les Mosses +41 24 491 11 47

Fun Planet Rte des 2 Chênes Rennaz +41 21 967 37 67

Barbaro Les Essertons Aigle +41 24 466 56 77

Le Petit Buffet Rte du Simplon, Evionnaz +41 27 767 19 57

La Dent du Midi Av. du Simplon 1, Saint Maurice +41 24 485 14 65

Le Peppino Eurotel Victoria Villars +41 24 495 31 31

Le Manoir Rte Cantonale Vionnaz

Wine Merchants

Beltrami Rte d’Aigle Vionnaz

Badouxthèque Rte de Lausanne Aigle

Le Manoir Rte Cantonale Vionnaz

Hotels

Hotels on the following website www.rdch.ch/web/pratique.html are offering favourable rates to Rally participants.

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APPENDIX 1 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Access to Special Stages is free, apart from Special Stages 11 and 13 which will cost CHF 10-/€10-. Access remains free for accreditation holders.

SAFETY - RED FLAGS

A reminder of the FIA safety regulations:

If the use of red flags is necessary, the following procedures will be adopted:

a) A red flag must be available at each radio point of the Special Stages (situated at intervals of approximately 5 km).

b) A red flag will be shown to crews only on the instruction of the Clerk of the Course and only from the radio points. The flags can only be deployed by a marshal who is wearing an easily-identifiable tabard as recommended by Article 5.2.6 with the symbol for ‘radio point’ marked on it. The time of deployment of the red flag will be noted and the Clerk of the Course will notify the Panel of Stewards.

c) During Reconnaissance, a road sign with the symbol specified in Article 5.5.4.4 below must be placed at the site of each radio point. The panel may be smaller in size but must be clearly visible to the crews taking part in Reconnaissance so they can make a note of the locations in their note books.

d) When a driver passes a red flag, he/she must immediately slow down and maintain that slow speed to the end of the Special Stage and follow the instructions given by the marshals or official cars there. The flags will be deployed at all radio or marshal points preceding the incident. Failure to comply with this rule will entail a penalty at the discretion of the Stewards.

e) Only a red flag, and no other colour, may be used during a Special Stage.

SOS / OK SIGNS– COMPETITORS’ SAFETY

a) Each competing car must carry a reflecting red triangle, which, in the event of a car stopping within a Special Stage, must be placed in a clear position at least 50 metres (164 ft) behind the car in order to warn the drivers behind them. Any team not observing this regulation may be subject to sanction by the Stewards’ Panel.

The warning triangle must be put in place even if the car is off the road.

b) Road books will contain a page with the accident procedure, including what to do if a crew is involved in an accident where a member of the public is injured.

c) The recommended procedure for competitors who need to display the SOS or OK signs after an accident is to be found in the 2017 FIA Sporting Regulations.

d) Any crew having to retire from the Rally must inform the organiser as soon as they can, except in the case of force majeure. Any crew failing to comply may be subject to sanction by the Stewards’ Panel.

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TRACKING DEVICES

DESCRIPTION OF THE GPS/GSM – NS 100 SYSTEM

Competitors’ cars which are permitted to start the Rally will be equipped with an NS100 GPS tracker during the Special Stages.

The main objective of this equipment is crew safety.

Supplied by Géosat, the tracker will permit the Clerk of the Course to locate the competitors during the Leg, to detect accidents and to communicate with the crew via the incorporated cellular phone.

Fixed to the interior of the vehicle, the tracker is equipped with a red help button which will enable the crew to be in immediate contact with the Clerk of the Course in case of a problem. The button must be pressed for 3 seconds to establish contact.

The Clerk of the Course may also call up the crew who can reply by pressing any of the buttons apart from the red button which is used to end an incoming call.

Communication with the Clerk of the Course can be done in three ways:

1. By oral communication which permits information exchange in case of a problem.

2. By a text message.

3. By an alert via the GPS tracker.

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COLLECTION AND RETURN OF THE SECURITY TRACKING SYSTEM

The NS 100 trackers will be given out to crews at Time Control A (CH0A).

When the tracking devices are collected, competitors must sign a sheet and make a note of the serial number of the device.

At the end of the Rally, the devices will be returned on arrival at the final Time Control (the finish line).

In case of retirement, competitors must hand over the device to the sweeper car along with the Time Card.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION DURING THE RALLY

During the Rally the NS100 tracker does not require any connection to the electrical system of the vehicle.

The tracking device comes with a battery which will be fully charged prior to the first Leg.

Batteries may be recharged or exchanged at specified places approved by the Clerk of the Course for the following Legs or Special Stages.

The device must be firmly fixed to the roll-bar at the level of the rear-view mirror using the Velcro straps or the cover provided.

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Front View

Power on/off button. Deactivated buttons – do not pressPress for 4 seconds to turn on.Press for 2 seconds to turn off.

USB ConnectorConnect the mini USB cable here andthe USB end to the rechargeable battery box.

Brief Instructions for Use for the NS 100.

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