Event Program

WHO CAN ATTEND ?

Only Land Rover Series I, II & III vehicles


SCHEDULE

Bivouac

  • Opening : Thursday, July 4th from 1:00 PM
  • Closing : Monday, July 7th at 11:00 AM

Driving Area

  • Saturday, July 5th : 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, July 6th : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

PROGRAM

Friday, July 4th

  • From 1:00 PM : Welcome and bivouac setup
  • 7:00 PM : Welcome aperitif
  • 8:00 PM : Regional buffet
    – Bring a local specialty to share
  • Evening : Open bar

Saturday, July 5th

  • 7:30 AM : Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM : Driving area opens
  • 9:00 AM : Briefing for roadbook participants
    – Under the canteen
  • Noon : Lunch at a mountain pasture
  • Return :
    – with optional swimming stop
  • 4:00–6:30 PM : Motorized games
    – traditional haymaking with Land Rover Series vehicles
  • 6:00 PM : Driving area closes
  • 6:30 PM : Aperitif
  • 7:30 PM : Raclette dinner
    – With live music
  • Evening: Open bar

Sunday, July 6th

  • 8:00 AM : Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM : Driving area opens
  • 9:00 AM : “The Mass”
    – Our adventures with our Land Rovers
  • 10:00 AM : Group photo
  • 11:00 AM : Trophy presentation
    – Complimentary aperitif
  • Noon : Lunch
    – Malakoffs (fried cheese balls) and meringues with Gruyère cream
  • Afternoon : Free
    – Driving
    – Traditional haymaking
    – Discussions around open hoods
    – Motorized game “Meter-Brake”
    Start by crossing a line in low gear and cover the shortest possible distance in one minute — without braking, using the clutch, or stalling the engine
  • 5:00 PM : Driving area closes
  • Evening : Free
    – Grill available
    – Canteen
    – Open bar

Monday, July 7th

  • Dismantling of the bivouac and departure
    – No later than 11:00 AM
  • 8:30 AM: Tourist outing
    – Visit to a private collection including a 1909 Rover
    – Aperitif and picnic
    – Visit to renowned Roman mosaics (entry 8 CHF)
    – Stop at La Lance Charterhouse with wine tasting
    – Final bivouac by Lake Neuchâtel

FEES

With Registration

  • 90 CHF per adult
  • 35 CHF per child (8–14 years)
  • Free for children under 8 years

Includes

  • 2 lunches (excluding drinks)
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Some aperitifs
  • Access to the driving area
  • Toilets and showers
  • Canteen and infrastructure

Without Registration

  • 70 CHF per adult (children free)
    – Access to the driving area, bivouac, and Saturday evening
  • 30 CHF per person or 60 CHF per vehicle
    – Access to the driving area only (no bivouac or evening event)

(Saturday’s roadbook and meals not included)


PRATICAL INFORMATION

ATTENTION : Please bring cash for payments

Amenities

  • Shops Available : Bière, Aubonne, and Gimel
    – Sunday morning : Shop open in Aubonne
  • Fuel Stations : Aubonne and Gimel
  • ATMs : Bière, Aubonne, and Gimel

Nature Spot

  • Arboretum in the Aubonne valley
    – Near the bivouac

Food & Drinks

  • Snacks and beverages at fair prices
    – Please support the organization 😊

Contact & Registration

Yves de Mestral

Contact & marketing

Caroline Cretegny


The entire “Les Séries en Helvétie” team looks forward to welcoming you