In short
The 29th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique runs from 27 January to 3 February 2027. Cars start on 28 January from Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte-Carlo and Reims, meet in Valence, and cross the Col de Turini from 18:00 on 2 February. The first cars reach the Port Hercule from 19:50 that night. The gala is on 3 February. A crew's entry fee is 7,100 €.
If you own a car that once ran the Monte-Carlo and you are coming to Monaco to watch the finish, the 2027 Historique is fully timetabled already. The 29th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique runs from 27 January to 3 February 2027, and the first cars reach the Port Hercule from 19:50 on Tuesday 2 February.
This guide is for a collector who flies in with his wife for the finish, and who wonders whether to enter a future edition. Every figure below comes from the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) and Visit Monaco, read in October 2026.
Key facts: dates, starts, Turini stage, Monaco arrival, gala and entry fee for the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2027
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Edition and dates | 29th edition, Wednesday 27 January to Wednesday 3 February 2027 |
| Scrutineering | Wednesday 27 January, in each start city |
| Starts | Thursday 28 January from Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte-Carlo and Reims |
| Last stage | La Bollène-Vésubie to Moulinet over the Col de Turini, 22 km, first car from 18:00 on Tuesday 2 February |
| Monaco arrival | Port Hercule, first cars from 19:50 on Tuesday 2 February |
| Gala and awards | Wednesday 3 February from 20:30, Sporting Monte-Carlo, black tie |
| Spectator tickets | Not published by the ACM in October 2026 |
| Entry fee for a crew | 7,100 € (2027 entries open until 8 November 2026) |
Sources: Automobile Club de Monaco, 2027 itinerary and supplementary regulations, and Visit Monaco, checked October 2026.
When is the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2027, and what happens each day?
Scrutineering is on Wednesday 27 January, the starts on Thursday 28 January, and the finish in Monaco on the evening of Tuesday 2 February. The gala follows on Wednesday 3 February.
The whole route covers about 2,271 to 2,795 km, depending on the start city. It includes 15 regularity stages on closed roads, through the Vercors, the Ardèche, the Drôme, the Hautes-Alpes and the hills behind Nice.
Programme: the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2027 day by day, with times
| Day | Time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 27 Jan | All day | Administrative checks and scrutineering in the four start cities |
| Thu 28 Jan | 14:00 to 18:45 | Starts: Bad Homburg and Monte-Carlo 14:00, Barcelona 14:30, Reims 18:45 |
| Fri 29 Jan | 13:00 to 17:15 | Pont-de-l'Isère, then RS1 and RS2 in the Vercors, finish in Valence |
| Sat 30 Jan | 07:15 to 16:20 | RS3 to RS6, a loop from Valence |
| Sun 31 Jan | 07:00 to 17:50 | RS7 to RS9 in the Ardèche, back to Valence |
| Mon 1 Feb | 07:00 to 17:55 | RS10 to RS12 in the Drôme and Hautes-Alpes |
| Tue 2 Feb | 18:00 | RS15 over the Col de Turini, after RS13 and RS14 in the day |
| Tue 2 Feb | 19:50 | First cars arrive at the Port Hercule, Monaco |
| Wed 3 Feb | 12:00 and 20:30 | Provisional results, then the prize-giving gala dinner at the Sporting Monte-Carlo |
Source: Automobile Club de Monaco, official 2027 itinerary. First-car times, subject to change, checked October 2026.
"Competitors set off from several European cities before converging on Valence, the central hub and an essential stage town of the rally." Automobile Club de Monaco
Which start city suits you: Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monaco or Reims?
For a German or Swiss crew, Bad Homburg is the natural choice, but it is also the longest route and the smallest field. All four starts lead to Pont-de-l'Isère and Valence on Friday 29 January.
Start cities: places, first start time and route length to Valence for each 2027 departure
| City | First start | Places and route |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Homburg | Thu 28 Jan, 14:00 | 30 cars, 1,089.40 km; start at the Kurhaus |
| Monte-Carlo | Thu 28 Jan, 14:00 | 120 cars, 566.10 km via Gap |
| Barcelona | Thu 28 Jan, 14:30 | 60 cars, 877.30 km via Bourg-Madame |
| Reims | Thu 28 Jan, 18:45 | 90 cars, 643.40 km via Épernay |
Source: Automobile Club de Monaco, supplementary regulations (concentration table) and departure city page, checked October 2026.
In Bad Homburg, scrutineering runs from 14:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday 27 January at the Central-Garage, and the cars leave from the Kurhaus the next afternoon.
Where should you watch the night arrival in Monaco?
Be on the Port Hercule before 19:50 on Tuesday 2 February. The sun sets at about 17:43 that day, so the cars arrive in the dark.
"The first cars are expected to arrive at Port Hercule from 7.50 pm on Tuesday 2 February 2027." Visit Monaco
How the evening unfolds
- The final leg leaves Valence at 30-second intervals, so arrivals continue through the evening.
- The cars enter a parc fermé, the closed park where they stay untouched, at the Monaco time control.
- The regulations state that end-of-leg parks are open to the public, so you can walk past the cars.
- The exact spot on the quay will appear in the ACM spectator information.
The ACM had not published any spectator ticket or price for 2027 in October 2026.
Can you see the Col de Turini stage and the Monaco finish on the same night?
In practice, no: choose one. RS15 runs 22 km from La Bollène-Vésubie to Moulinet over the Col de Turini, with the first car at 18:00.
In 2026 the ACM closed stage roads to cars two hours before the first competitor, and to walkers 30 minutes before. If the same rule applies, you would need to be in place by about 16:00 and could not leave until the stage ends. You would then miss the first arrivals at 19:50.
If you still choose the Turini
- Stand only behind green netting or green tape, never behind red tape.
- Do not park on the stage road or along the secured route.
- Fit winter tyres, or carry snow chains or snow socks, as the ACM reminds spectators.
For a couple, the harbour is the better evening.
Could you enter your own car next time, and what does it cost?
Yes, if your car is a model that ran the Monte-Carlo Rally up to the January 1986 edition and holds a recognised historic document. The ACM accepts an FIA Historic Technical Passport, an FIA historic regularity car pass, a FIVA identity card or a national identity card. The organiser selects the cars.
What a regularity rally asks of you
The Historique is a regularity rally, so speed alone does not win. You drive each closed-road stage at an average speed set by the organiser, always below 70 km/h, and hidden timing points measure how closely you hold it.
- Cars built before 1966: low, intermediate or high average.
- 1966 to 1976: up to 1,300 cc as above, larger engines intermediate or high.
- 1977 to 1981: intermediate or high.
- 1982 to 1985: high only.
The entry fee and what it includes
The 2027 entry fee is 7,100 € per crew of a driver and a co-driver. It includes two nights for two in a luxury Monaco hotel on 2 and 3 February, two gala tickets and the arrival buffet. A temporary licence costs 80 € more.
Entries for 2027 opened on 14 September 2026 and close on 8 November 2026, so there is still time if you decide quickly. If not, 2028 dates are not yet published: as the 2027 entries opened in September, watch the ACM site from late summer.
Where should you stay, and how do you get to Monaco?
Stay in Monte-Carlo, so the night arrival and dinner are both on foot. The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a five-star hotel on the Place du Casino open since 1864, is the classic address. It houses Le Louis XV, Alain Ducasse's three-Michelin-star restaurant.
The gala on Wednesday is black tie, so pack a dinner jacket if you are invited. For the airport, the helicopter and the coach, see our Monte-Carlo Rally guide, which covers the same trip from Nice.
Is it worth booking a photographer for the Historique?
Yes, if you want a portrait of the two of you with the cars, in Monaco rather than in a crowd photo. Riva is a private luxury photography agency on the Riviera, with discreet senior photographers who work in public spaces, never inside the parc fermé or the gala.
Photo session: the best times and places around the Historique in Monaco
| When | Where | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 28 January, late morning | Public areas near the Monte-Carlo start | The cars are lined up and in daylight before the 14:00 start |
| Tuesday 2 February, from 19:30 | Port Hercule | Headlights, harbour lights and the first crews home from the Turini |
| Wednesday 3 February, early evening | Place du Casino or your hotel, with its consent | A black-tie portrait before the gala, if you are attending it |
What Riva takes care of
- The photographer comes to you, anywhere from Saint-Tropez to Menton, with no travel fee.
- We scout the quay and time the session around the rally.
- Every photo is edited by hand.
- A preview of 5 to 8 images within 48 hours, the full private gallery within 7 days, 24-hour delivery on request.
- We watch the forecast 72 hours ahead and move the session free of charge if needed.
How much does it cost?
Prices are all taxes included:
- Express 30 minutes in one place: from 390 €, on request
- 1 hour, 30 edited photos: 790 €
- 2 hours, 60 edited photos: 1,290 €
A session inside your hotel needs the hotel's consent, so we arrange it with you beforehand. See our Monaco page, the full pricing, or the best photo spots in Monaco, then message us on WhatsApp with your dates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2027?
The 29th edition runs from Wednesday 27 January to Wednesday 3 February 2027. Scrutineering is on 27 January, the starts on Thursday 28 January, the arrival in Monaco on the evening of Tuesday 2 February, and the prize-giving gala on Wednesday 3 February at the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
What time do the cars arrive in Monaco?
The first cars are due at the Port Hercule from 19:50 on Tuesday 2 February 2027, after the final stage over the Col de Turini, which starts at 18:00. The final leg leaves Valence at 30-second intervals, so arrivals continue through the evening.
Which cars can enter the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique?
Cars similar to a model that took part in the Monte-Carlo Rally up to the January 1986 edition, holding an FIA Historic Technical Passport, an FIA historic regularity car pass, a FIVA identity card or a national identity card. The Automobile Club de Monaco selects the entries.
How much does it cost to enter the Historique?
The 2027 entry fee is 7,100 euros per crew. It includes two nights for two in a luxury Monaco hotel, two gala dinner tickets, the arrival buffet and third-party insurance. A temporary regularity licence costs 80 euros more. Entries for 2027 are open until 8 November 2026.
Do you need a ticket to watch the Historique arrival?
The Automobile Club de Monaco had not published any spectator ticket or price for 2027 in October 2026. The regulations state that the parks at the end of each leg are open to the public. Check the ACM website in January for the final spectator details.
Coming to Monaco for the Historique?
Tell us your dates and your hotel. We plan an hour on the Port Hercule around the start or the night arrival. From 790 € all taxes included, or 390 € for a 30-minute express session, with first images within 48 hours.
Plan my sessionMore reading: the Monte-Carlo Rally 2027, the best photo spots in Monaco, and the French Riviera in winter.
Sources
Times, rules and figures in this guide come from these official sources. Checked in October 2026.
- Automobile Club de Monaco, 2027 itinerary, scrutineering on 27 January 2027; starts on 28 January from Bad Homburg and Monte-Carlo at 14:00, Barcelona at 14:30, Reims at 18:45; RS1 to RS15 times; RS15 La Bollène-Vésubie / Moulinet, 22 km, at 18:00 on 2 February; arrival at the Port Hercule at 19:50; gala at the Sporting Monte-Carlo on 3 February.
- Automobile Club de Monaco, 2027 supplementary regulations, total route of about 2,271 to 2,795 km with 15 regularity stages; start slots and distances per city; cars similar to models that ran up to the January 1986 edition; average-speed categories; average speed always below 70 km/h; entry fee 7,100 € and what it includes; temporary licence 80 €; entries open 14 September and close 8 November 2026; final leg at 30-second intervals; end-of-leg parks open to the public; gala from 20:30, black tie.
- Automobile Club de Monaco, departure cities, Bad Homburg start at the Kurhaus at 14:00 on 28 January; scrutineering 14:00 to 18:00 on 27 January at the Central-Garage / Automuseum.
- Automobile Club de Monaco, presentation of the event, the 29th edition from 27 January to 3 February 2027; starts from several European cities converging on Valence; finish on the Port Hercule.
- Visit Monaco, cars that competed in the Monte-Carlo Rally between 1911 and 1986; starts from Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monaco and Reims on 28 January; 15 regularity stages; first cars at the Port Hercule from 7.50 pm on 2 February 2027.
- Automobile Club de Monaco, spectator safety rules (2026), public areas marked with green netting or tape; no entry onto stages from 2 hours by car and 30 minutes on foot before the first competitor; no parking on stage roads; winter tyres, snow chains or snow socks.
- Sunrise-Sunset.org, sunset in Monaco at 16:43 UTC, 17:43 local time, on 2 February 2027.
- Visit Monaco, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, five-star hotel on the Place du Casino, opened in 1864, home of Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse, three Michelin stars.