Saturday, 26 October 2013. First car due: 11.46h and 16.14h
General description |
One of the classic stages of the area, very technical and with pace changes. Six years ago it was run in both directions and in the last editions it was raced in opposite direction to this year, i.e. starting in La Torre de Fontaubella and finishing almost in Coll de Fatxes at the intersection with C-44. It is a special with three clearly different sections. Despite having good asphalt surface along the whole stage, the central part is narrower and bumpier than the other two. From the start until after Colldejou, the bends demand for good race lines and strong braking. Then, the road changes at the junction following a secondary road until Pratdip, which is narrower, bumpier and with cemented areas. Last but not least, from this village to Coll de Fatxes, the road almost returns to its initial width, with a large technical uphill section that includes several pace changes. |
Spectator Area -1 |
A spectator area with difficult access, provided that you don't get a place at Torre de Fontaubella, as it is located right after the built-up area following T-322. The stage starts with long bends with good visibility.
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Assessment: Location - Visibility - Spectacularity |
Spectator Area -2 |
The main interest in this area is the junction of T-322 with the secondary road that leads to Pratdip. It offers good visibility and location. |
Assessment: Location – Visibility - Spectacularity |
Spectator Area -3 |
It is a large area around Pratdip. The main interest is the junction of the secondary road coming from Colldejou and T-310. As it is a large spectator area, there are spaces offering good location and visibility. Access: After leaving AP-7 (exit 38, L’Hospitalet de l’Infant) continue 6 km on T-310 to get to Pratdip. Services: Limited car parking on T-310. There is a camping site in the built-up area of Pratdip. |
Assessment: Location – Visibility - Spectacularity |
Spectator Area -4 |
Fast section with bends in front of the Santa Marina chapel, with good visibility, a large camping site and leisure area, a perfect place to watch the rally...but arriving before midnight and without a chance to move from there.
Services: As already mentioned, excellent, with enough parking space, as well as camping and leisure areas. |
Assessment: Location – Visibility - Spectacularity |