Rally Valli Biellesi — Cossato Motor Village

A regularity rally in the heart of the Biellese

The Rally Valli Biellesi is one of the most anticipated automotive events of the spring in the town of Cossato, in the Province of Biella, in north-eastern Piedmont. This is not a speed rally, but a regularity rally for classic cars: crews do not race against the clock for the fastest time, but must navigate road sections while maintaining pre-established times and average speeds with maximum precision. The winner is the one who accumulates the smallest margin of error—a challenge of concentration, experience, and synergy between driver and navigator.

The race and the CIREAS championship

The event is a valid round of the Italian Historic Car Regularity Championship (CIREAS) promoted by ACI Sport, and is organized by the Veglio 4x4 racing team in collaboration with the Automobile Club Biella. The race program includes about sixty precision trials for the classic category and a reduced number for the tourist category, winding along the scenic roads of the Biellese valleys. The final section, the so-called power stage, takes place in the center of Cossato, in front of the public.

The star vehicles

The charm of the event lies primarily in the models competing: you can admire authentic four-wheeled jewels that span the history of Italian and European motoring. Among the most admired vehicles are:

• Lancia Lambda from the 1920s, among the oldest at the start;
• Fiat 600 and Fiat 508 C, symbols of popular motoring;
• Simca 8 Coupé and Autobianchi A112 Abarth, sporting icons from different eras.

The Cossato Motor Village

Surrounding the race, the Cossato Motor Village comes to life—a widespread exhibition area throughout the town that turns the weekend into a true festival of motors. It hosts displays of modern cars, private collections of historic vehicles, and themed exhibitions dedicated to the local rally tradition, such as the one on the historic Rally Lana. It is the moment when the event opens up to the city and casual enthusiasts, even those not competing.

A Biellese tradition

Now in its early editions based in Cossato, the Rally Valli Biellesi is rooted in the long-standing automotive passion of the Biellese region, a land that has given birth to legendary competitions. Technical and sporting checks take place in town halls, the start and finish animate the central Piazza Elvo Tempia, and the awards ceremony concludes the day at the Teatro Comunale. An event that combines sport, automotive culture, and the promotion of the Piedmontese landscape.