THE CONTINENTAL JOLLY - A RETROPOWER TOUR TO VERNASCA

** Please note the exact date is pending confirmation from the Vernasca Hillclimb organisers for the 2027 event – we will confirm this as soon as possible**

Join Retropower for an unforgettable multi-day driving experience across Europe, combining iconic roads, legendary automotive destinations, and world-class hospitality.

This carefully curated Grand Tour begins in the UK and heads to the historic Reims-Gueux Circuit for an evening photoshoot at its atmospheric grandstands. From there, guests will enjoy a private visit to the renowned Veuve Clicquot cellars before continuing into Switzerland for a private dinner and collection tour at autobau erlebniswelt.

Crossing the spectacular San Bernardino Pass, the group arrives in Italy for the highlight of the journey—the legendary Vernasca Silver Flag Hillclimb. After a full day immersed in historic motorsport, the tour continues through the Alps to Munich for a visit to the iconic BMW Museum.

The experience concludes in style with a stay and dinner at the luxurious Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, followed by a visit to Motorworld Cologne before returning to the UK.

Blending driving, culture, and automotive passion, this is the ultimate Retropower road trip.

Provisional Itinerary

Day 1 – UK → Reims

  • Depart UK and travel to Reims
  • Evening photoshoot at Reims-Gueux Circuit grandstands
  • Overnight in Reims

Day 2 – Reims → Switzerland

  • Morning tour of Veuve Clicquot cellars
  • Drive into Switzerland
  • Evening arrival at Autobau Erlebniswelt
  • Private dinner and collection tour

Day 3 – Switzerland → Vernasca (Italy)

  • Scenic drive over the San Bernardino Pass
  • Continue into Italy
  • Arrival in Vernasca
  • Group dinner

Day 4 – Vernasca Silver Flag

  • Full day at the Vernasca Silver Flag Hillclimb
  • Spectating historic hillclimb action
  • Evening group dinner

Day 5 – Italy → Munich

  • Depart Italy and cross the Alps
  • Arrive in Munich
  • Group dinner

Day 6 – Munich → Cologne

  • Visit BMW Museum
  • Drive to Cologne
  • Stay at Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
  • Group dinner at the hotel

Day 7 – Cologne → UK

  • Visit Motorworld Cologne
  • Return journey to the UK