Iconic demo stages on the menu. The second edition of Rally 4 Passion is shaping up to be an exciting event, featuring five different demo stages that collectively span around 118 kilometres and showcase twelve ‘special stages’. Participants can look forward to some truly iconic stages!
On 12 and 13 September, the heart of the Condroz region will once again resonate with the roar of legendary rally cars during the second edition of Rally 4 Passion. This event is a collaboration between R4P and the Automobile Club de Namur, and the 2025 edition promises to deliver an impressive 118-kilometre course across the two days.
Starting on Thursday, 11 September, participants will have access to the course and the necessary documents for optional reconnaissance. The recce will continue the following day, along with administrative and technical checks. The real excitement begins on Friday evening for both participants and spectators!
The service park and event headquarters will be located at Ciney Expo, with the rally starting from Place Monseu in Ciney. However, the focus for the first evening of Rally 4 Passion will be in Huy, particularly during the regrouping at 18:45 on Avenue Delchambre. Friday’s programme includes two runs of the 13.38-kilometre long ‘Moulin de Solières Show’ demonstration stage, which is a highlight of the event. Participants can be admired three times at the famous Moulin de Solières, promising an atmosphere filled with excitement and spectacular driving, beginning at 18:30!
The comeback of Goesnes
On Saturday, 13 September, Rally 4 Passion will maintain a vigorous pace, featuring a total of ten demonstration stages that are secured and closed to traffic – none of which involve competition. These stages will measure a total of 92 kilometres. The day will kick off in Ciney at 9 am, and the first stage will evoke many fond memories for rally fans. The Goesnes demonstration stage, spanning 8.78 kilometres, begins on the famous section in Pailhe, traversing through the village of Goesnes, towards the iconic Château de Hodoumont.
Next, participants will tackle the Havelange-Clavier demonstration stage (6.00 km), which offers an intriguing mix of roads between the villages of Verlée and Méan, concluding at the Méan football field. The rally then moves on to another classic stage, the Villers-le-Bouillet demonstration stage. At 14.32 kilometres, this is the longest stage of the event, starting with an exciting show section up to the old jump crossroads of Warnant-Dreye, and finishing in Vieux-Waleffe after a passage near Vaux-et-Borset.
The Cabane of the Condroz
The fourth demonstration stage on Saturday, the Ben-Ahin stage, also brings back many fond memories for rally enthusiasts. This stage begins at the Moulin de Solières, once again featuring a mini-show. Participants will then head towards the historic Cabane of the Condroz, famous for its dirt descent which leads to the finish in La Sarte. Two full loops will take place on Saturday, after which participants will return to the service park at Ciney Expo each time.
The third loop will start around 4:30 pm, allowing participants to complete the Goesnes and Villers-le-Bouillet demonstration stages once more. Following the final podium presentation in Solières (just before 7 pm), a traditional closing dinner will take place. This time, this beautiful and convivial finale will be hosted at the Ferme de l’Abbaye de Solières!
Participants can register on the R4ce platform.
