# French rally competitions in Mont-Blanc

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-rally-competitions-in-mont-blanc
> Updated: 2026-09-04T05:33:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine was scheduled to take place from September 3 to 5, 2026, featuring a significant presence of Renault and Alpine vehicles. The event included the Clio Trophy France Asphalte, with 39 crews in Renault Clio Rally5 cars, and the Trophée Alpine A290 Rallye, involving 10 electric cars participating in the longest test in the brand’s cup history.

As the competition progressed, various categories saw shifts in leadership. In the VHC category, Philippe Mermet took the lead following ES3, while Simon Jean-Joseph led the AJ/BJ/NJ/AK/BK/NK groups. Drivers also provided feedback regarding tire performance and traction during the Montriond le Lac – Avoriaz route.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: French rally competitions see updates in Mont-Blanc and Béthunois

Rally racing updates from France: Fabien Ponchant leads Rallye le Béthunois, while Philippe Mermet and Simon Jean-Joseph hold key positions in the Rallye Mont-Blanc competitions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-rally-competitions-see-updates-in-mont-blanc-and-bthunois

### 2026-08-28: Renault and Alpine to compete in Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine

The Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine will host 74 Renault and Alpine vehicles this September, featuring a record 39 Clio Rally5 cars for the Clio Trophy France Asphalte.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renault-and-alpine-to-compete-in-rallye-mont-blanc-morzine

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Cite as: French rally competitions in Mont-Blanc. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-rally-competitions-in-mont-blanc