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The sixth running of the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge will kick off in Beijing on Sunday 12 June 2016 and will draw to a close in Paris on Sunday 17 July after a 13695-kilometre journey. Before the finish in the French capital, the participants will cross Switzerland from east to west. On Friday 15 July in the morning, they will leave from St Moritz to enter the canton of Valais via the Col de la Furka before heading towards Lausanne for the antepenultimate leg of this great adventure. 

As was the case in 2013, the Endurance Rally Association (ERA) - the instigator of the event - has approached the organisation of the Rallye International du Valais to ensure a smooth running of the event on the canton’s territory.

The three passage controls scheduled in the region provide an excellent opportunity to get a close look at the cars and their crews:

• Col de la Furka: 12:00 noon - 14:00

• Leuk: 14:30 - 16:30

• La Croix-de-Cœur: 15:30 - 17:30

For further information about the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge please visit:http://www.endurorally.com

With 109 cars split up into the “Vintage” (1920-1931), “Vintageant” (1932-1941) and “Classic” (1942-1977) categories, the entry list features a wide range of models from a 1915 American La France to a 1977 Mercedes 280E. The first quoted vehicle is the oldest and also has the most impressive engine with a capacity of 14500cc. In contrast, the smallest powerhouse of the field is that of a 1972 Austin Mini (1275 cc). Several Swiss crews will take part in the event.