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This week, we were back at the Carta Rallye 2026, alongside Gautier Paulin, Alessandro Botturi and Kevin Gallas, reigning winner of the Africa Eco Race 2026.

The Carta Rallye: a turning point for our riders

The Carta Rallye 2026 is a symbolic event for our riders. It was during this race that Gautier Paulin and Kevin Gallas made their rally-raid debut last year. A formative experience that launched them into a world as demanding as it is thrilling.

This 2026 edition featured a strong line-up, with factory teams used to the Dakar Rally in attendance, such as the Sherco Factory Rally Team, notably running 450 cc bikes.

Goals: Ténéré 700 performance and reliability

After the Africa Eco Race, the goal of the Carta Rallye is twofold:

  • improve the reliability of the Yamaha Ténéré 700 in extreme conditions
  • enable riders to hone their navigation skills

Carta Rallye 2026 results

Day 1:

  • Alessandro Botturi: 3rd
  • Kevin Gallas: 4th
  • Gautier Paulin: 5th

Day 2:

  • Gautier Paulin: 1st
  • Kevin Gallas: 5th
  • Alessandro Botturi: 8th (penalty for missed WP)

Day 3:

  • Kevin Gallas: 1st
  • Gautier Paulin: 4th
  • Alessandro Botturi: 5th

Day 4:

  • Gautier Paulin: 1st
  • Kevin Gallas: 3rd
  • Alessandro Botturi: 4th

👉 Three consecutive stage wins for our riders!

Day 5:

  • Kevin Gallas: 2nd
  • Alessandro Botturi: 4th
  • Gautier Paulin: 5th

Day 6:

  • Gautier Paulin: 3rd
  • Kevin Gallas: 5th
  • Alessandro Botturi: 6th

Day 7:

  • Gautier Paulin: 4th
  • Alessandro Botturi: 5th
  • Kevin Gallas: 6th

Overall standings after 2,300 km of racing

After 7 stages and more than 2,300 km:

  • Kevin Gallas: 2nd place
  • Gautier Paulin: 3rd place
  • Alessandro Botturi: 5th place

Kevin Gallas finished behind Sherco Factory Rally Team rider Lorenzo Santolino.

A Ténéré 700 at rally-raid level
These results confirm the rally-raid potential of the Yamaha Ténéré 700. Up against machines close to those of the Dakar, the bike proves its toughness and competitiveness, driven by riders who keep progressing.

What’s next?
After this great week of racing, it’s time for adventure: the Desert Tour recce will begin.
Next stop: the Addax Rally in October.

Any questions? Contact us!

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After a first participation last year in the Carta Rallye with our riders and our Yamaha Ténéré 700, we are back for the 10th edition.
The objective, as always, goes beyond performance: it is primarily about training, for improvements, both for our Ténéré 700 and for our riders.

Carta Rallye Key Information:

📆 Date: April 17 to 24, 2026
📍 Starting location: Agadir
🏁 Number of stages: 7
📏 Total distance: 2,300 km

MORE INFORMATION

The Carta Rallye is the ideal amateur rally-raid, both in terms of navigation challenge with a roadbook, and its unique course. Each year, the level of competition rises, making the challenge more interesting to compete against great riders and teams, a perfect playground to test the Yamaha Ténéré 700 in real competition conditions.

The Carta Rallye consists of 7 stages. This year, the race starts from Agadir, from Plage Blanche, with a stage in the dunes of Erg Cheggaga, to finish in Mhamid. Approximately 2,300 km for this edition, across the most demanding Moroccan tracks.

Our riders in the racing category with the Ténéré 700

This year, we will participate with 3 great riders in our team. All will start on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally, the most advanced version of the Ténéré 700 for competition, equipped with GYTR (Yamaha Genuine Technology Racing) parts developed directly in rally-raid.

Our 2 official Yamaha Racing riders: Italian rider Alessandro Botturi and French rider Gautier Paulin, as well as our German (TSE) rider Kevin Gallas, winner of the Africa Eco Race 2026.

Last year, the Carta Rallye was Kevin Gallas’s first rally-raid. After only three rally-raids, including two overall victories in the Addax Rally and the Africa Eco Race, Kevin is already establishing himself as a serious contender, capable of competing with our official riders on the Ténéré 700 Rally.

Two other riders in the Racing category will join our official riders. Morgan Bernoux, also known as Captain Morgaine, after a first experience in the Africa Eco Race in the Raid category, is embarking on a year of challenges. At the Carta Rallye, he takes on the challenge of the Racing category on the Yamaha Ténéré 700, as part of his preparation for the Africa Eco Race in racing.

Finally, Alix Guenier joins our riders in the Racing category for a first African rally with our team, also on a Ténéré 700 GYTR.

The adventure within the Carta Rallye in the Raid category

This year, we’re heading for adventure with the Raid category. 7 riders will be part of the adventure on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 WR, with the goal of benefiting from our assistance package to fully enjoy a raid in Morocco with roadbook navigation.

The Raiders ride the Yamaha Ténéré 700 WR, equipped with a GYTR comfort kit including GYTR fork and shock absorber, GYTR rims, all fitted with bib mousses and a Twin Air pre-filter; a reliable and proven setup to tackle the Moroccan tracks with confidence.

Our assistance package allows each rider to set off with peace of mind: qualified mechanics, spare parts, preparation of the Ténéré 700s between stages and personalized support throughout the rally. An ideal formula to discover rally-raid with complete serenity.

The riders in the Raid category for this edition:

  • Thomas Bardou
  • Maximilien Berger
  • Franck Coudert
  • Yann Duprey
  • Guilhem Fenot
  • Lucas Robert
  • Pascal Robert

Yann Duprey, after the Carta Rallye 2025 alongside us in the Racing category, then the Africa Eco Race, will accompany our Raiders for this edition.

Technical and administrative checks on April 17, race start on April 18.

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WHAT IS THE RAID?

It’s a motorcycleadventure format, with no stopwatch and no rankings, but not without its challenges! Quite the contrary: the main challenge of this raid will be navigation using the road-book.
Until now, our raids have used GPX tracks. Next year, you’ll be able to choose between GPX or road-book. Ideal for putting yourself in the shoes of the Dakar drivers and challenging yourself by deciphering the boxes as the kilometers go by.

INFO AND RATES

RAID FORMAT

Each year, as the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team, we take part in various rally-raids and open our structure to adventurers: in other words, anyone can join us and take part.
To suit all levels, each rally-raid offers several categories:
– Raid category no-pressure adventure format.
– Racing category for classification and competition.

New: road-book driving in the Raid category!

An instructor for the raid category:

On this raid, you will be accompanied by a dedicated instructor:
Yann Duprey – Ténéré Center Trail Attitude
Experienced in raids and major Moroccan crossings, Yann is the ideal guide: passionate, reassuring, educational and a specialist in adventurers who want to discover Morocco at their own pace.

You’ll be free to follow it or go at your own pace.

RAID NEWS :

– Dates: April 18 to 24, 2026
– Distance: 2,000 km
– Stages: 7 stages
– Start: Agadir
– Finish: Mhamid

INFO AND RATES

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Back for the 10th edition of the Carta Rally

After a thrilling 9th edition in April 2025, featuring Gautier Paulin in his very first rally-raid on the Ténéré 700 alongside Kevin Gallas, we are proud to be preparing the 10th edition of the Carta Rallye. The last edition was highlighted by a podium finish with Gautier Paulin, and the unforgettable day in the Merzouga dunes alongside Stéphane Peterhansel will remain etched in everyone’s memory.

📅 Dates: April 18 to 24, 2026

📍Departure point: to be confirmed

🗺️ Total distance: approximately 2,000 km over 7 stages

🏍️ Two categories for all profiles

👉 Raid category to discover the desert
  • ✅ Required level: beginners accepted
  • A week to ride, enjoy, and share, without the pressure of the clock
  • GPX tracks provided, routes adapted with a little challenge for those who want it
  • Full support: logistics, mechanics, and a guide to accompany your companions and escorts


    Option to rent a Ténéré 700 with comfort kit or bring your own motorcycle (preparation available in our workshops)

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👉 Catégorie Racing : pour les amateurs de challenge
  • Required level: reading the roadbook is mandatory, but accessible even for first-time participants
  • One week of pure competition, with roadbooks designed by Sébastien Delaunay (Professional Cross-Country & Rally Co-Driver, FIA World Championships)
  • Possibility to register for Racing and finish in Raid if necessary (the reverse is not possible)
  • Competition license required
  • Our riders: Alessandro Botturi and Gautier Paulin will be competing again
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🛠️ Our on-site support

Our team ensures that everything runs smoothly. Team manager Marc Bourgeois and sports manager Jordi Arcarons coordinate everything with the support of mechanics and logisticians. The communications team is also on hand, alongside special guests such as Stéphane Peterhansel. Mechanical, logistical, and safety support accompanies participants throughout all stages.

  • A full checklist will be provided once your registration has been confirmed.
  • Possible rental: Ténéré 700 comfort kit (raid) or Ténéré 700 GYTR racing

“I’ve never done a rally raid, can I participate?”

Yes! The Raid category is ideal for beginners. For the Racing category, mastery of the roadbook is mandatory.

“Can I bring my partner?”

Of course! We offer a package for accompanying persons, with visits during the day.

Rates for Carta Rallye

The registration fee increases as the closing date approaches. Remember to book in advance.

Raid category

Registration + assistance package
€ 5360
  • Registration in the raid category
  • Assistance package
  • GPX tracks

Racing Category

Registration + assistance package
€ 7900
  • Registration in the racing category
  • Assistance package
  • Navigation Road-book
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THE TÉNÉRÉ SPIRIT EXPERIENCE AT THE CARTA RALLY 2025

2000 km later, a major first for the Ténéré Spirit Experience: we’ve proudly completed the Carta Rallye!

It was our first participation in this rally and also the debut rally-raid for our two new Ténéré 700 Rally bikes. For this Moroccan adventure, we were joined by Alessandro Botturi and Gautier Paulin, alongside eight amateur riders.

Racing category:

  • Kevin Gallas
  • Bertrand Gavard
  • Nicolas Charlier
  • Yann Duprey
  • Frédéric Murat
  • Jérôme Clastre

Raid category:

  • Patrick Morisseau
  • Alessandro Biglioli

This rally was a first for Gautier Paulin and Kevin Gallas, who were discovering motorcycle rally-raid and roadbook navigation. Well prepared, with solid riding experience, they still felt a bit of apprehension at the start.

Gautier Paulin aimed to apply everything he had learned from Loïc Minaudier and follow Jordi Arcarons‘ advice: no pressure, just a personal challenge, having fun, and avoiding navigation errors.

Kevin Gallas, always smiling, simply wanted not to get lost and to enjoy riding the Ténéré 700 GYTR.

And yet, both riders far exceeded those initial goals!

Some of our riders joined the rally as a form of training: Yann Duprey and Bertrand Gavard are already eyeing the Africa Eco Race 2026. The Carta Rallye offered a great chance to get familiar with the Ténéré 700 GYTR in Moroccan terrain.

Nicolas Charlier, a true competitor, wanted to continue building on his impressive performance at the Africa Eco Race 2025.

Finally, Jérôme Clastre and Frédéric Murat were making their debut in the Racing category.

Despite arriving a bit under the weather after a weekend of racing in Italy, seasoned rally-raid Alessandro Botturi took the Carta Rallye start with his usual determination.

The Stages of the Carta Rally

The rally began at Plage Blanche, with a legendary setting reminiscent of the Enduropale, and a first stage of 373 km.

Just 20 km into Stage 1, the riders were met with their first dune sections—a major test for those discovering the Ténéré 700 in this terrain.

While the Ténéré 700 offers excellent stability on tracks, it requires experience to master in dunes.

The Carta Rallye featured one shakedown and seven stages ranging from 183 km to 390 km. Navigation was technical, with tightly spaced notes, and each stage offered its own mix of challenges across varied landscapes.

Rally Highlights:

  • Stage 1: Botturi finishes 3rd
  • Stage 2: Kevin Gallas wins, Gautier Paulin takes 2nd
  • Stage 3: Gallas finishes 2nd
  • Stages 4 & 5: Botturi 3rd
  • Stage 6: Gallas 3rd

FINAL RANKING:

  • Gautier Paulin finishes 3rd overall, thanks to consistent riding and few penalties
  • Kevin Gallas finishes 4th
  • Alessandro Botturi 5th
  • Bertrand Gavard 7th
  • Nicolas Charlier 9th

Five Ténéré 700 GYTRs in the top 10: an incredible result!

Yann Duprey completed his very first rally-raid in 31st position. Steady and determined—bravo for rising to the challenge!

And the Raid category?

Initially entered: Patrick Morisseau and Alessandro Biglioli, later joined by Jérôme and Frédéric, who switched from Racing to Raid.

This switch is possible during the rally if Racing becomes too demanding, though switching from Raid to Racing is not allowed.

Alessandro Biglioli :

“What mattered most to me was the accessibility. Even without much desert experience, we were able to push our limits safely. No pressure, and an incredible opportunity to learn, especially with advice from Stéphane Peterhansel.”

Our Raid riders were accompanied by Jordan, an AMIS team doctor, a huge asset during the rally.

And the cherry on top: Stéphane Peterhansel, aka “Monsieur Dakar,” joined the team in Merzouga for the final stages. Our riders had the privilege to ride with him and benefit from his expert advice.

What's next?

Next up: The Transanatolia, taking place in Turkey from August 30 to September 6, 2025.

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Gautier PAULIN on the Carta Rallye

Former motocross rider Gautier Paulin is taking on a new challenge! In April 2025, he will compete in the Carta Rallye in Morocco, riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700 GYTR. This will be his first motorcycle rally-raid, a major milestone that he will tackle alongside us: Team Officiel Yamaha Ténéré Rally.

A rally-raid is not something you can improvise! To prepare for roadbook navigation, Gautier Paulin attended a training session at our Ténéré Center in Aveyron with Loïc Minaudier, a navigation expert, to master the essential fundamentals of rally-raid.

Carta rally 2025: A 2,000 km challenge across Morocco

The Carta Rally 2025 represents 2,000 km of adventure, spread over 7 days through some of Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes: dunes, ergs, tracks and roads will be on the program.

A team of exceptional riders at the start:

We’ll have the honor of accompanying several renowned riders on this edition of the Carta Rally:

Racing Category

Alessandro Botturi – Official Yamaha rider, multiple rally winner.
Gautier Paulin – Former motocross champion, taking on rally-raid.
Kevin Gallas – 2018 Junior SuperEnduro World Champion, Hard Enduro specialist.

Bertrand Gavard- Passionate rider with two Dakar participations, he fulfilled his dream by completing the 2023 edition.

Nicolas Charlier – Belgian rider, experienced in rally-raid with 2 participations in the Africa Eco Race and TransAnatolia.
Yann Duprey – Off-road adventure guide and instructor for 15 years, passionate about adventure.
Frédéric Murat – First time in the Racing category after the 2024 Transanatolia in the Raid category.
Jérôme Clastre – Second participation with us, this time in the Racing category.

Discover the racing category

Raid category

Patrick Morisseau – Second participation in the Raid category after the Morocco Desert Challenge.
Alessandro Biglioli – First rally-raid experience with us.

An exceptional mentor: Stéphane Peterhansel

Our Raid category riders will have the privilege of being accompanied by Stéphane Peterhansel, aka “Monsieur Dakar”. As on the Africa Eco Race, he will share his expertise and advice for a unique experience in the heart of the desert, without pressure, in a spirit of pure adventure.

Discover the raid category

Carta Rally 2025 route

📍 Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Bivouac Plage Blanche, Morocco
🕗 08:00 – 14:00: Administrative and technical checks
🕖 19:00: Pilot briefing


📏 Total distance: 2,000 km
📏 Special stage distance: 1,750 km

Roadbook navigation: paper or digital?

For this edition of the Carta Rallye 2025, we have chosen to equip our drivers with F2R Y1000 tablets, replacing the traditional paper roadbooks. These tablets will display the itineraries provided by the organization via the Terrapirata application, guaranteeing smoother, more precise navigation throughout the 2,000 km race.

The 2025 Carta Rally promises to be an epic adventure, and we can’t wait to share this experience with you alongside our riders. Stay tuned to follow this epic journey in the heart of the desert!

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