Santo Stefano Belbo Rally — Gil Calleri Cup

The Langhe rally in the land of Pavese

The Santo Stefano Belbo Rally — Gil Calleri Cup is one of the most anticipated events in the Piedmontese motorsport calendar. It takes place among the Langhe hills, in the municipality of Santo Stefano Belbo (Cuneo province, Piedmont), the birthplace of Cesare Pavese and the heart of the Moscato d'Asti production area. Organized by the Cinzano Rally team, the event sends racing cars along ridge roads that cut through vineyards, hazelnut groves, and the villages of the Belbo Valley.

A round of the Zone Rally Cup

The race is valid for the ACI Sport Zone 1 Rally Cup (CRZ 1), the championship that brings together crews from the North-West and awards spots for the national final. Over the years, the rally has held various roles in the calendar: sometimes as the season finale, other times as the opening race. This flexibility makes it a pivotal event for drivers and co-drivers chasing crucial points in the standings.

Gil Calleri and Roberto Botta: a dedicated race

The name Gil Calleri Cup pays tribute to a figure beloved by the local rallying community, while the Roberto Botta memorial trophy is awarded to the overall winner. The event thus maintains a strong emotional bond with the Langhe sporting community and the recent history of rallying in the Cuneo and Asti areas.

Special stages among the vineyards

The route consists of special stages repeated several times, including the classic San Carlo, Cossano–Rocchetta, and the stretches towards Santo Stefano and Trezzo Tinella. These are technical roads, full of curves and gradient changes, that test driving skills and reward consistency. The headquarters and the awards ceremony are held in the center of Santo Stefano Belbo, in Piazza Umberto I, where the public can follow the arrivals and rankings up close.

A weekend of sport and local culture

Beyond the competition, the rally is an opportunity to discover the Langhe of Cuneo: UNESCO-recognized vineyard landscapes, Moscato wineries, and local cuisine featuring hazelnuts, truffles, and fine wines. For motorsport enthusiasts and visitors alike, the event combines the adrenaline of the race with the charm of one of Piedmont's most celebrated regions.