The second longest stage of the rally turned out to be a very long one. We have just arrived, after 23 hours of driving. It was exhausting but terrific: snow, sun, mountains, snow chains, mud. Going to sleep now for half an hour.

Stage statistics:

• length: 712km
• duration: 23 hours 28 minutes
• max elevation: 2,767m
• total climb: 14,212m
• total descent: 14,565m