by Philippe boucher | Oct 19, 2016 | Course
ASCENSION OF KEBENEKAISE 13th day: The fittest among us head off to climb Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak. Even though it is not as high as the Glittertind (climbed on day 5), the ascent is longer, so Philippe and the Rally’s doctor make sure that everyone who wants...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 18, 2016 | Course
the first of the “Midnight Sun” stages 14th day: Today’s stage, through a corner of Finland tucked away between Norway and Sweden, has a special place in the hearts of Paris-North Cape’s organisers. Much of the driving is on the dirt roads for which Finland is famous...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 17, 2016 | Course
The next Midnight Sun stage 15th day : We spend the morning in the “Sami Nature Centre” in the company of some of the people from this beautiful region, who have joined us for a slideshow of our photos. We also get the results from the second jury, which met the...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 16, 2016 | Course
FABULOUS ISLAND 16th day: The morning is just as fabulous. We head off towards the island’s little village, walking past a beach of white sand that would not be out of place on a desert island, although the sea is somewhat chillier! Nevertheless, some of the hardier...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 15, 2016 | Course
The North Cape ! 17th day : We get back to our cars for the queen stage of the Rally, the day we have all been waiting for – the drive to North Cape We arrive in convoy at the stroke of midnight. Headlights on and horns blaring, we line up next to the famous globe, on...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 14, 2016 | Course
Trek Photo "the real North Cape" 18th day : A new Trek photo, the one that allows us to reach the real North Cape We wake up late, very late for some. In fact, we are completely disoriented. What time is it? Late morning? Midday? Early evening? Oh yes, midday, not...
