AMODJAR - AMODJAR "René Metge"

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Stage N°

9

Country

Mauritania

Start date

01/09/2025

Presentation

9 JANUARY 2025

STAGE 9 : AMODJAR - AMODJAR "René Metge"

Tribute to René: A legendary route in memory of René Metge, in the heart of Adrar.

The next day, the second special loop starting and ending at Amodjar is named after “René”, in tribute to René Metge. This legendary figure in African rallies and co-founder of the Africa Eco Race passed away on January 3, 2024. Competitors will head towards Azarane, still in the Adrar region, for a mythical stage in a territory René held dear. According to Manfred Kroiss, Sporting Director of the Africa Eco Race, it’s “probably the most beautiful stage of this edition.” Although the general layout of this loop has been used in previous editions, new tracks have been added at the start of the selective section, leading competitors into untouched dunes deep within Mauritania’s wilderness. The return journey also includes new tracks, heading towards Chinguetti, the “Sorbonne of the Desert,” known for its ancient manuscripts. This ninth stage promises breathtaking landscapes and emotional moments, keeping René Metge in the hearts of competitors and organizers alike.

We congratulate AFRICA ECO RACE for their support AMADE and enabling Mauritanian and Senegalese students to have access to solar lamps. A child with light at home, is a child able to do his homework when night comes.
Jérôme FROISSART - Directeur AMADE Mondiale

For us as service-team, the AER feels like going on a road-trip with the whole family ! Together we follow the ancient African trails. Together with the complete organization of the AER we give it all to bring our teams to the legendary Lac Rose ! Being true fans of the AER we enjoy the whole concept as you find in no other race, as one of our SSV pilots reminded me, there is only one real race to Dakar !
Wil THEUWS - Team Manager QFF Racing

It is always a pleasure for the population of Menton to witness the arrival of all these vehicles: trucks, cars, buggies, motorbikes… It is also all about the human and convivial aspect of this race which races through the city of Menton.
Fabrice PINET - Ville de Menton

AFRICA ECO RACE is also mutual help and friendship between the competitors
Jean Louis SCHLESSER

It's a race with values , human values, eco-responsable values… A true and efficient aid for the Children of Africa and that is important !
SAS Prince Albert II

Solidarity and unity, the AFRICA ECO RACE is a rally at the origin of our values and this must remains...
Abdou THIAM - Président de la FSAM

Competition and sharing define the spirit of the Africa Eco Race
Xavier Flick - Winner Motul Extreme Rider 2022

This event created by Jean Louis SCHLESSER and René METGE is a precise cocktail where the pleasure of racing bonds with the beauty of the landscapes and the nice atmosphere between everyone on the bivouacs
Franck ALLARD - AMV assurances

You dream of dunes and beautiful landscapes, follow us to the Lac Rose !
René METGE

Africa is an happy continent with smiling people, with freedom for racing, thanks a lot to orga work to preserve classic African event based on values from first Dakars... Good luck AER!
Tomas Tomecek - Winner Truck AER 2022