The thirteen stage asphalt rally took place over 22 – 24 September 2011.

The longest stage of the rally, Ronde, was run in darkness.

The rally took place in the province of Imperia, with a total length of 524.10 km (325.66 mi) of which 225.77 km (140.29 mi) were special stages.

The rally base was located along the sea front and the old railway station in the heart of the town of Sanremo.

Fifteen S2000 cars started the event with the main front runners in the championship, excluding Juho Hänninen, taking part.