Beschreibung

Start & Finish Date: 02/11/2026 28/11/2026
Length of Route: 11,000 Approx. Distance Travelled (KM)
Approx. Daily Distance: 400 Distance Travelled (KM)
Vehicle Eligibility: Pre 1976 (+ pre 1985 cars and 4x4 by invitation)
Event Level: Expert
Exp. No. of Tests: 8
Exp. No. of Sporting Sections: 10
Exp. No. of Regularities: 40

Are you under the age of 35? Are you the driver? Enjoy a 30% discount on the entry fee.

South America is a continent of breathtaking contrasts—one moment, your toes are in the sand by the ocean, the next, you're thousands of metres high in the Andes. It’s a land of deserts, salt flats, jungles, and endless mountains, bordered by the Atlantic on one side and the Pacific on the other, and secluded from North America by the wild Darian Gap. While much of its population resides in vibrant, sprawling cities, the rest remains remote, pristine, and achingly beautiful—a prime canvas for those with a heart for adventure.

This is no ordinary rally; it's a South American Motor Challenge - The Gaucho Trail, a 28-day, 11,000 km journey of discovery through six countries, beginning and ending in Uruguay. Organised by HERO-ERA, it’s part of a proud lineage of South American expeditions dating back to John Brown’s Inca Trail in 2001 and the legendary Philip Young's ERA events. This year's route, crafted by Kim Bannister—a connoisseur of the South American continent—will carry you into the soul of South America, revealing both well-loved destinations and hidden corners few travellers ever see.

The journey is one of rediscovery, tracing the path of racing legends like Juan Manuel Fangio and Oscar Galvez, who roared through these landscapes during the 11,000 km Grand Prix of South America. Though cities have grown, out on the chaco plains, deep in the valdivian forests, and high up in the Andes, time seems to stand still. Here, you’ll find landscapes that stir the soul—places so extraordinary you may have to pinch yourself to believe they’re real.

Along the way, you’ll witness the thundering Iguazu Falls, traverse Bolivia’s otherworldly Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, and drive through Chile’s dramatic landscapes that call to adventure motorists from around the globe. This route is filled with rough dirt roads, challenging tracks, and circuits that once hosted the WRC and Dakar Rally. It’s a test of both car and spirit—a pilgrimage for those who crave wild places, memories that last a lifetime, and the unique camaraderie of a month on the open road.

Each competitor will follow the same route, but each journey will be different. Whether you’re in a pre-war car or a faster machine, you’ll be creating your own story on the Gaucho Trail Motor Challenge. This is more than a rally; it’s an invitation to explore the untamed heart of South America and lose yourself in its timeless beauty. So, what will your story be as we embark on this grand adventure?