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Finish north.
the great departure
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29 June '26 | PARIS
11 July '26 | Nordkapp
The Ultra Motorcycling Adventure that begins at the Eiffel Tower and ends at the edge of the world. A unique, unsupported journey that challenges riders to navigate through 6.000 km of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes On and Off Road, armed only with a Roadbook (or GPX), courage, and a relentless sense of direction.
No support. No shortcuts. Just you, your machine, and the long road north.
Paris-Nordkapp 2026
Beyond roads. Into yourself.
THE DREAM
Paris–Nordkapp was born from a dream: to transform the spirit of the old Paris–Dakar into a northbound, unsupported adventure. Founded by Tiziano Internò and Manuel Podetti, the event blends experience, vision, and a shared desire to create something raw, real, and unforgettable.
THE EVENT
Riders leave Paris at midnight and follow a route of 6.000 km through roads and off-road trails to Nordkapp. Navigation is via RoadBook or GPX, and four mandatory Gates set the rhythm with timed rest stops, mechanical support, and community. There is no assistance, self-reliance is key.
THE SPIRIT
This is not a race, but a personal challenge. Riders travel at their own pace, camp or sleep in hotels, and reconnect with nature, solitude, and each other. It’s an adventure designed to push limits, build bonds, and leave something lasting beyond the road.
Paris–Nordkapp
is not a rally.
It’s an adventure.
It’s about the winding gravel trails through pine-covered ridges, the hidden paths that dance between lakes and marshes, and the remote tracks that reveal the raw beauty of Northern Europe, untouched and timeless. It’s about silence in the forests of Sweden, the wind on the plateaus of Norway, the solitude of a dirt trail at dawn. It’s about being present, vulnerable, alive.
You won’t find a podium at the finish line. What you will find is something far more lasting: a sense of having truly crossed something.
An Adventure, and a chance to connect with extraordinary people.
Start in Paris, End at North Cape
From the Eiffel Tower to Nordkapp, this journey traces 6.000 km of Europe’s most remote and wild terrain. It’s not just a route, it’s a rite of passage across landscapes that demand resilience, reflection, and true adventure spirit.
3 Categories
Rally RoadBook: Navigation with a digital RoadBook using notes, waypoints on a spectacular mix of on-road and—above all—off-road tracks.
Rally GPX: that means navigate with your GPS on more or less the same route as the RoadBook category, but with different control waypoints…so you can’t follow each other
Explorer GPX: A 100% asphalt route through breathtaking landscapes and scenic roads, full of curves and emotion—navigated entirely by GPX track.
Your category is more than a label…it’s how you’ll live the adventure…so choose wisely.
Ultra Motorcycling Adventure
Paris–Nordkapp is an ULTRA motorcycling adventure, so expect to spend up to 10 hours a day in the saddle.
And if you choose one of the Rally categories—RoadBook or GPX—be ready to spend more than half of that time with your wheels kicking up dust and sand.
Prepare yourself, train well, and get ready for the greatest adventure of your life!
No Support, Full Autonomy
Paris–Nordkapp is an unsupported adventure. You carry what you need, maintain your bike, and make your own calls. The spirit of this journey is independence—ride, repair, rest, and rise again, on your own terms.
The Gate System
Along the route, four strategic Gates offer mechanical assistance areas, rider meet-ups, skill challenges, and bonus opportunities. They keep the rhythm of the adventure, provide safety, and create moments of shared pause and connection.
A Challenge, Not a Race
There’s no clock and no podium, just a start, a finish, and a story in between. Paris–Nordkapp is a personal journey where your strategy, your pace, and your choices define the experience. Go fast or go slow…just go true.
Ride Your Own Way
Sleep under the stars or in a hotel, travel solo or in a team. You decide how to move through the landscape. The freedom to shape your journey is the core of Paris–Nordkapp. Every ride is different. Every rider, unique.
Adventure That Stays With You
Reaching Nordkapp isn’t the end, it’s a beginning. What you’ll gain isn’t a medal, but perspective, clarity, and unforgettable stories. Paris–Nordkapp is a transformation, etched in dirt, wind, silence, and shared paths
An Epic adventure
