Day 1 - 7th August 2009 Well what a start – 100 cars lined up alongside the sea-front boulevard, engines running waiting for the start of the most demanding route in Scally Rally history.     It’s an understatement to mention there will be an air of apprehension in the build-up to the start with fully laden £100 cars ready to tackle what’s ahead in the next 5 days.   The drive on day 1 will be a split between motorways and fast A-roads through Holland and into Germany.  The route will include a few hundred miles of scenic tarmac (and some derestricted autobahns) and a brief chance to relax and take in some fantastic sights en-route.  It also offers a one-off chance to get off-track and perform a pre-prepared tour of one of Holland or Germany’s favourite cities.   Having conquered both Holland and Germany it’s time to head North towards Denmark, Viking country, where the culture shifts and the roads become less crowded.     We then head east crossing the Worlds 3rd largest suspension structure, the Great Belt Bridge, which puts the Golden Gate to shame.  Its then time to head direct for the finish and the wonderful city of Copenhagen.     Day 2 - 8th August 2009       After a refreshing late morning start its time to jump from Denmark and into Sweden using the Oresund bridge as the platform.  The West coast of Sweden offers some fantastic smooth tarmac roads and as we drive North a distinct drop in temperature will start to be felt.       We encompass Gothenburg around mid-point and as this is the shortest driving day perhaps a chance to wander into the City for a short tour before grabbing some Lunch and heading for the border and the final Country on the tour, Norway, where the beautiful city of Oslo awaits.   Day 3 - 9th August 2009       Ok, no surprise that excitement is building as Day 3 offers some of the most amazing roads in Europe.  We leave Oslo after an early start and a short drive to the nearby road that surrounds Tyrifjorden lake with its still, yet beautifully clear waters.  We follow the lake road and head north and join Highway 7, heading towards Noresund and the start of something special.  Highway 7 takes us along the edge of the Norefjell mountain range, famous in Winter for the ski resorts, but offering amazing views in the summer.      The road then weaves its way around the range finishing with a run towards Nesbyen and Gol.  From Gol its time to head towards the famous fjords and specifically the Hardanger national route.  The route includes a climb and descent from the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, including a tour of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier, used for the ice scenes in a certain famous movie, along with a short time spent admiring the rather special Vøringsfoss waterfall.   From the Hardanger region we head towards Brimnes and a short fjord hop on the local car ferry towards Eide.  From Eide we hug the twisty fjord-side road towards Oystese, with one final look across the magnificent fjord, we turn towards Bergen and a well-deserved rest after a demanding days drive. Day 4 - 10th August 2009       Another early start but this shouldn’t be too difficult as most will want to hit some more of Day 3 as we wind our way up through the heart of Norway.  From Bergen and the Seven mountains we head back towards Trengereid on the motorway and then take the E16 towards Dale and Voss.  From Voss we take the fast, yet scenic, E16 towards Vinje and the double-whammy of the Skjelingsvatn and Vikafjell passes.  From the mountains we drop down and back towards sea level before another short fjord crossing into the northern regions.      After a short relax across the fjord we run the complete fjord-side road of the 55 towards Sogndalsfjora and Fortun where the tallest Norway pass awaits, the Sognefjell pass.      From this giant we head between even greater mountains and through the Boverdall valley and up into Lom.  At Lom a decision needs to be made as 2 options are available, the direct route to Trondheim or the demanding route including perhaps one of Norways greatest roads, the Trollstigen.  The drive to the Trollstigen will add 2 ½ hours to the journey however passing this close it would be rude not to tackle this mini-stelvio. Dependant on route chosen we head towards Oppdal with the days destination in-sight, the party town of Trondheim.     Day 5 - 11th August 2009       One final day and perhaps the easiest days drive for the navigators as we follow the same road for pretty much the whole day and into the Arctic circle, ready for the wrap party at the end of this amazing trip.  We leave Trondheim early and follow the Fjord heading North towards Steinkjer.  From here we pickup the superb E6 towards Mosjoen  and Mo I Rana.  The E6 is a fantastic scenic road however some of the coastal roads are simply breathtaking.  We’d recommend however that these are best attempted on the return journey when time is not critical as should allow you to soak up the sights of the Norwegian sea cutting into the land to form these perfect fjords.        From Mo I Rana we head into the Arctic circle crossing the line by Saltdal where a visit to the Arctic circles centre is a must.  The final drive through Nordland is spectacular as we approach our final destination in Bodo, where it’s time to party throughout the night…or day and celebrate as always that you…made it!!!   Register Now !