Monday 18th September, 2000:
Scrutineering of vehicles and Parc Fermé Place Vendôme in Paris.

Day 1: Tuesday 20th September, 2000 - Paris / La Chatre,
Start from Paris, then through the countryside of the Sologne and Berry regions to La Châtre, regularity trial on the Circuit of La Châtre. Stage in the hotel Les Dryades 4****.

Day 2: Wednesday 21st September, 2000 - LA CHATRE / VICHY
Start in order of position. West/south loop via Aubusson, the Massif Central, Mont-Dore and the Clermont-Ferrand region. Dinner at the Palais des Congres Opéra - Stage in hotel 4****.

Day 3: Thursday 22nd September, 2000 - VICHY / VALS-LES-BAINS
Start in order of position. This stage will take competitors across the national park of Forez, the mountains of Vivarais and the Ardèche region. Stage in 3 hotels 3*** : Grand Hotel, le Vivarais, Hotel de Lyon.

Day 4: Friday 23rd September, 2000 - VALS / Aix en Provence
Start in order of position. Then a foray into Vercors, passing by the imposing Mont Ventoux and the beautiful mountain of Luberon … to arrive in the heart of Provence. Stage in hotel 4****.

Day 5: Saturday 24th September, 2000 - Aix en Provence / SAINT-RAPHAEL
Start in order of position. The last day … and already you can see the French Riviera. After driving along the most beautiful roads of Provence, arrival at the port of Saint-Raphaël. Parc fermé. Gala dinner and price giving. Stage in hotel 4****.