REFUGE > SMARA
01-20-2027 - Stage 9
Liaison >
235 km
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Special >
390 km
Bivouac refuge > Smara
Returning safely without putting too much strain on the machines to emerge from this interlude of a solo mini transatlantic crossing of the sands is a key moment in the race. This year, it also carries another symbolic significance: it marks the turning point of the second week, with the journey back north beginning here. But Smara is still a long way off, even farther than yesterday! The special-stage distance sits just below the 400 km mark, and dunes will continue to roll like waves on the high seas. The maze of southern tracks still holds surprises for navigators.
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