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European Jeepers Jamboree
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Februari 11 2025 - 20.00 hr
General information
6 – 9 JUNE 2025 www.europeanjeepersjamboree.com
25th edition of the European Jeepers Jamboree is a milestone and therefore one of the longest-standing Jeep events in Europe
We can look back with pleasure on many years of Jeep events where participants from all over Europe have participated.
The fact that we still managed to organise the Jamboree in this time is, besides a team of loyal volunteers and friends, mainly thanks to their commitment and contacts we could never have done this all these years.
It is never automatic that there will be another edition, every time it is another challenge.
That is why it is very special that we have reached the 25th edition of our event, knowing that every edition could be the last due to the changing society.
The upcoming European Jeepers Jamboree will be all about our 25th edition with the most comprehensive programme ever.
On Friday 6 June, there is the Cross-Country tour through the beautiful surroundings with off-road routes.
The same evening there is an extensive barbecue/dinner followed by the Ghost-Ride a special spirited night ride exclusively on Off-Road trails the Forest.
Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June the Gladiator and the Rubicon routes where a number of off-road terrains are part of the routes, on which various technical tests will be set, an ultimate challenge for every grade from light blue to dark black.
The Thursday evening 5 June prior to the European Jeepers Jamboree, we will have a special Meet & Greet location near the centre of Sedan with live music.
The base camp, located at the campsite in Douzy of many conveniences a restaurant, airport, karting and bowling track right next to the site.
So ideal for the whole family as well as the Die-Hard Jeeper.
The number of participants is unfortunately limited for 200 jeeps
25th European Jeepers Jamboree
REGISTRATION
www.europeanjeepersjamboree.com (from 11 February 2025 – 8:00 PM EU Time)
Registration 549.00 Euro per Jeep incl passengers until 15 March, after that 579.00 Euro
Camping including.
Breakfast vouchers 9,00 Euro p/breakfast - p/person
Barbecue voucher 6/6/25 - 25,00 Euro p/person
PROGRAMME (Subject to change)
Thursday June 5, 2025
- 09:00 Opening campsite Douzy
- 14:00 - 22:00 Registration opened
- 20:00 - 20:30 Briefing / Meeting point
---------------------Opening of the 25eme European Jeepers Jamboree
- 20:30 - 24:00 Jamboree Meet & Greet Party
-------------------- Chop N' Rock
------------------- 62 avenue philippoteaux,
-------------------- 08200 Sedan, France
- 19:00 - 24:00 Meetings at meeting point
Friday June 6, 2025
- 08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast at Restaurant du Lac
- 09:30 - 14:00 Start Country-Cross Tour
- 18:00 – 18:15 Briefing / Meeting Point
- 19:00 – 21:00 Barbecue Dinner (Domaine du Bois Chevaliers)
-------------------- Performance of ‘Triple AAA’
- 21:00 – 23:00 Off-Road Route des Nuit
Saturday June 7, 2025
- 07:30 - 09:30 Breakfast at Restaurant du Lac
- 09:30 - 11:00 Start Route GLADIATOR / Rubicon
- 19:00 – 21:00 Jamboree shop open
- 21:00 - 00:00 Performance of ‘Jo has a Gun’ (Rock)
Sunday June 8, 2025
- 07:30 - 09:30 Breakfast at Restaurant du Lac
- 09:30 - 11:00 Start Route RUBICON / GLADIATOR
- 19:00 - 00:30 Meetings at meeting point
- 21:30 -22:00 Final word from the organisation
- 21:00 – 00:00 Performance of ‘Bella Blues’
Monday June 9, 2025
- 07:30 - 09:00 Breakfast at Restaurant du Lac
- 08:00 - 12:00 Departure of participants
GENERAL
The European Jeepers Jamboree is an event exclusively for Jeep's and Willy's vehicles, consisting of scenic routes with some technical off-road terrain,
Whether your Jeep is standard or converted does not matter, however, your Jeep must have 4-wheel drive. There is an extensive programme of different routes for everyone. Whether you are coming to our event for the first time with your Jeep without experience, or whether you have years of off-road experience, the Jamboree has a suitable programme for everyone.
Most important is the international gathering of owners with all the same love for their Jeep.
You can stay overnight on the event site for which simple facilities have been built, or in one of the many hotels in the area.
The organisation is in the hands of "Stichting 4 Wheels" led by Willem van Holten, the
co-founder and creator of the European Jeepers Jamboree in 1984;
the "Sangliers 4x4" the French local club that has supported our organisation for many years;
"Fuoristrada Grimbergen" from Belgium ; "Franzen Team "from Germany and many volunteers.
HISTORY
In 1953 in Georgetown USA, Mark Smith organized the first Jeepers Jamboree for Willys/Jeep owners to ride across the Rubican together. Despite Mark's passing, the Jeepers Jaboree still lives on.
Following his idea we decided in 1984 to organize a European version that became the European Jeepers Jamboree and to this day after 40 years still is one of the most beautiful Jeep events in Europe.
A highlight was the visit to the European Jeepers Jamboree during our 10th anniversary where Mark Smith and his family were present.
At the moment we are busy organizing our 40th anniversary into an unforgettable event and hope to do it for many more years despite increasingly difficult rules.
INFORMATION
Who can participate?
Anyone who owns a 4-wheel drive Jeep or Willy's from year 1941 to the latest Jeep
Can children and dog come along too.
Children always love to come along. The dog is also welcome, however, please remember that it has a safe place in the Jeep (Dog belt/harness) to avoid accidents.
In the camping area, dogs should always be on a leash.
Do I need to prepare my car.
The Jamboree is meant for both any "standard" Jeep from the showroom and a fully prepared Jeep.
Therefore, upon arrival, your car will be technically inspected to determine which route is technically most suitable for you.
We do require a first-aid kit and a tow strap/cable to help each other if you get stuck. Make sure you check the attachment points of the tow rope carefully.
cable properly.
General routes
The routes will start from Douzy via a roadbook, after which each one can drive his route in a simple way for himself. Unfortunately, the laws in France have changed in such a way that it is almost impossible and forbidden to ride the routes via forest and/or dirt roads.
For the routes that go through woods and/or field roads, one-off permissions have exceptionally been issued and we therefore expect everyone to behave like a good and proper guest conduct.
In addition, we make use of a number of large private terrains where, according to one's equipment, one can indulge in tests set up for that purpose.
The access roads to these grounds will be driven via a tourist off-road route on which one can enjoy the many views and sights along the way.
Our event programme can always include last-minute changes to be made due to weather conditions or other unforeseen situations such as forest fire danger or local veterinary conditions.
Which route to ride.
The routes on the sites are divided into 3 grades, the blue for standard unprepared Jeeps. The red for Jeeps with special tyres and possibly raised. The black for Jeeps equipped with a working winch, raised and possibly with limited slip differential.
There will be 2 different Jamboree routes, each containing 3 to 4 special off-road terrain stages. During the off-road stages, the course is divided into a blue section (doable for all Jeeps), a red section and a black section.
Safe on the road
This year, Jeeps with passengers in the back without official seating (bench/seat) and seatbelts will NOT be allowed to start due to the high risk of serious accidents, it is also forbidden by law to carry passengers in this way. (The Local Gendarmerie will pay special attention to it).
This will be checked both at the start and en route, those who do not follow these rules stand a chance of exclusion from further participation. "SAFETY FIRST"
Meetingpoint
There will be a meeting point at the campsite near the restaurant as the centre of all activities.
There, upon arrival, the handling of your registration will take place and there will be several performances by music bands in the evening.
The briefing and prize-giving of the various activities will also take place there.
Furthermore, breakfast will be served in the morning for Jeep camping guests.
Camping or Hotel.
Douzy's campsite is part of our base camp and is exclusively for registered participants, who are allowed on site with tent, caravan or motorhome up to 3500kg. Unfortunately, due to limited space, "non-participating Jeepers" cannot be admitted.
Water and electricity are available, furthermore showers and toilets are available.
On the large site, participants will be expected to respect sleep at 01:00am.
A number of places for campfires will be set up in the camping area.
The same rules apply on the camping ground as on the public road,
a.o. glass up, leave your Jeep. (don't drink and drive)
For safety reasons and by obligation of the Municipality of Douzy, the camping area will be closed at 23:00. Should you arrive after this time
you will be forced to spend the night outside the site until the next morning.
morning. Only then will you be taken to a designated spot on the campsite.
A parking area is reserved for trailers and lorries 150 metres from the campsite. For hotel guests, a number of hotels are available in the Douzy area, with the possibility of moving to Sedan, 12 km away, or Bouillon in Belgium.
PHEV and EV cars
Due to limited power supply, EV (Electric) or PHEV (Plug in hybrid) car are not allowed to charge at the campsite's network.
A number of charging stations are available nearby within a distance of 1000 metres to charge these cars
Lunch-Dinner
Several simple meals are available at the base camp, in addition there is a Pizzeria right next to the meeting point and a number of restaurants within walking distance.
Barbecue / Dinner
Friday evening 6 June, prior to the Ghost-Ride night ride there will be a very extensive Barbecue Dinner (Domaine du Bois Chevaliers) on the off-road terrain for which tickets of 25.00 euros p/p can be ordered in advance when registering. Unfortunately, one can no longer buy these on site due to meal preparation.
Breakfast vouchers.
Breakfast is available every morning at Restaurant du Lac, including Coffee/Tea/Choco, Jus d 'Orange, baguette, croissant, ham, cheese and jam. Tickets cost 9.00 Euro per person per day and can only be ordered online at registration.
Service/repair
One will have to ensure that the vehicles are in good condition themselves, unfortunately there are no mechanics on site, here the rule is "every one helps every one".
Cancelling
In case of unforeseen circumstances, you can cancel your participation and the full amount excluding service charges will be refunded until 25 Mai 2025..
No refunds can be made after this date.
I M P O R T A N T
Unfortunately, we know that we cannot register everyone due to the limit of 200 Jeeps.
The registration will be carried out by an independent ticket provider, therefore we have no influence on the registrations, which will go on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum number is reached.
We will indicate in good time from when people can register in February.
Camping
It is unfortunately also not possible due to the limited terrain that Jeep visitors can enter the camping area, only participants with tent, caravan or motorhome up to 3500kg are allowed on the site.
A space is reserved for trailers on the camping area. A parking area will be reserved for trailers and trucks 150mtr from the camping area
Monitoring of routes
As large parts of the routes pass through private and normally closed areas, all participating Jeeps will be provided with a QR/Barcode, which can be scanned by inspectors and local authorities.
These will also monitor (and enforce) that non-participating Jeeps are apprehended Organisers will also pass on licence plates of these Jeeps to enforcers and foresters. Depending on where one is spotted, the fine can range from 300 to 600 euros.
After all, it is not fair that participants pay for this event and Jeep tourists just hook up for free.
General terms and conditions
By registering and/or signing this, the European Jeepers Jamboree participant declares to agree with the following:
- The 4 Wheels Foundation and co-organisation, shall not be liable for any damage whatsoever, which may occur with relating to participation in this event.
- The participants the 4 Wheels Foundation and co-organisation, as well as the officials of the event, will from all damages and liability towards third parties.
- By registering for participation in the event in question, each participant submits to the provisions of this event.
- Moreover, the participants declare that they are WA insured during the event in the sense of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Liability Act, or as regulated in the country in which the car is registered.
- That the participating vehicle has a valid registration certificate and is MOT approved, or as regulated in the country in which the car is registered.
- That the drivers have a valid driving licence.
- The organisation cannot be held responsible for last-minute changes
- The organisation cannot be held responsible for last-minute changes and/or cancellations in the programme due to extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen situations such as, for example, forest fire danger or local veterinary conditions
Organisation :
Stichting 4 Wheels
Boekhorstenstraat 21
NL-6828 DV Arnhem
Netherlands
europeanjeepersjamboree@aksess.nl
www.europeanjeepersjamboree.com
Tel +31 622203476
Alpen Cross Country
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Februari 11 2025 - 20.00 hr
This 5th Cross-Country for JEEP-ONLY will be the most spectacular and will be run largely in the Alps.
The organizing team Willem van Holten and Gerrit Seys guarantee through their decades of experience as Off-Road rally drivers and organizers an unforgettable tour that will take you to places to which only a few have access.
The route can therefore only be driven with a Jeep equipped with 4x4, all models from Wrangler to Avanger 4XE can complete this tour. Everyone can drive individually at their own pace to decide where to stop for breaks and/or sightseeing etc.
From Epinal, the route it in 4 day stages to finish at the 4x4 fair in Valloire
During the stages, there will be mid-day stops along the way for an extended lunch break together with the all participants.
You will drive the route using a roadbook or digital GPX file. For those without experience, on the day before the start we will provide extensive help on how to ride a GPX route which is super easy so that one cannot drive the route wrong on the way.
PROGRAMM
Monday 25 August
88000 Epinal (F) Meet & Greet evening
Tuesday 26 August
Etappe 1 - 08800 Epinal – 39200 Saint Claude (290km)
Wednesday 27 August
Etappe 2 - 39200 Saint Claude – 73130 La Chambre (230km)
Thursday 28 August
Etappe 3 - 73130 La Chambre – 05200 Embrun (240km)
Friday 29 August
Etappe 4 – 05200 Embrun - 73450 Valloire (200km)
Final event evening
Saturday 30 August
Salon du Tout-Terrain et du Voyage Valloire (F)
Cost of participation per team 698.00 Euro (Jeep incl occupants) Maximum of 18 participants.
The organising team will accompany the event during the routes.
The daily extensive afternoon lunch is included.
(If participation is cancelled before 18 August 2025, the full registration fee excluding event costs will be refunded)
Overnight accommodation in hotel and/or campsite of your choice must be booked by yourself, however, you will receive a list and advice of the different accommodation options prior to the event.
This Alpine Cross Country has chosen a special finish location where France's biggest Off-Road & holiday fair is also at that time.
This fair is known for its extremely beautiful ambiance and versatile exhibitors. Check out the atmosphere photos from the previous episode at : https://www.salondutoutterrainetduvoyage.fr/
