access and directions

Spectators holding a valid ticket may enter and leave the circuit freely, subject to the venue's opening hours.

Yes, please consult the list of prohibited items:

View the shuttle map:

We strongly recommend that you identify in advance the type of ticket you hold (parking, reception area, etc.) so that you can follow the route corresponding to the colour shown on your ticket.

This will make your arrival easier and help keep traffic flowing smoothly around the circuit.

For an optimised journey, feel free to use the Waze QR codes available on your ticket, which will guide you directly to the correct entry point.

📍 Check the TER line map to find your nearest station.

TGV – Le Mans, at the heart of the network. Le Mans station is served by direct TGV services from many major cities:

1. Paris Montparnasse – 1 hour
2. Orly Airport – 1 hour 22 minutes
3. Rennes – 1 hour 25 minutes
4. Nantes – 1 hour 30 minutes
5. Roissy–CDG – 1 hour 40 minutes
6. Lille – 2 hours 40 minutes
7. Brussels – 3 hours 30 minutes
8. Lyon – 3 hours
9. Grenoble – 4 hours 30 minutes
10. Marseille – 5 hours
11. London – 5 hours

🚍 From Le Mans station, option to reach the circuit:

Tram line T1: towards Antarès – Stade Marie Marvingt; get off at the terminus to access the East Gate.

Several taxi companies provide journeys to the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, both day and night:

1. Radio Taxi Le Mans – 24-hour service, 7 days a week: +33 (0)2 43 24 92 92
2. ABC Taxi: +33 (0)2 43 42 42 42
3. Taxis Alliance: +33 (0)2 43 21 23 05
4. Central Taxis: +33 (0)2 43 88 88 88

We recommend booking your taxi in advance, particularly during the busiest periods of the event.

The taxi rank is located at the Circuit’s North Gate.

Bike parking areas (unsupervised) will be available:

1. at the East Gate
2. at the Panorama Gate (parking side)
3. at the Karting Pedestrians Gate
4. at the Maison Blanche and Annexe Gate (West car park side)

No official car-sharing service is offered on our website.

However, you are of course welcome to organise your trip independently via external platforms such as BlaBlaCar.

Le Mans-Arnage aerodrome is located in the immediate vicinity of the circuit. It has a 1,420-metre runway, IFR- and ILS-compatible, ideal for business aviation.

For any further information, you can contact the aerodrome on +33 (0)2 43 84 00 43.

Access to the circuit gates for vehicles is determined by the coloured road signage.

Pedestrians should use the gate corresponding to their parking area or accommodation site.

Below are the access points by route, including access types and directions:

🟠 Orange Route

🟠 Annexe Gate – Pedestrian access only (via footbridge)

👉 Pedestrian access from the West Car Park

🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/neeYLZWre8s7fn8J8

🟠 South Gate – Vehicle access only – Accredited persons and club members only

👉 Entry for authorised vehicles (including PRM access and staff), as well as Orange Striped and Orange Chequered Clubs

🔗 https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131551.1381051.28142826

🟠 Maison Blanche Gate – Pedestrian access only (via footbridge)

👉 Pedestrian access from the West Car Park

🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/S2Tz6cbJaYJ8rHLN7

🟢 Green Route

🟢 Château Gate – Pedestrian & vehicle access

👉 Pedestrian access from Épinettes and Houx Annexe. Vehicle access reserved for Orange and Grey Club members.

🔗 https://ul.waze.com/ul?preview_venue_id=131552.1446587.28267327

🟢 East Gate – Pedestrian access only

👉 Pedestrian access from the Accreditation Centre, tram stop and M1 Car Park.

🔗 https://ul.waze.com/ul?preview_venue_id=131552.1446588.9533915

🟢 Garage Vert Gate – Vehicle access only

👉 Mandatory access point for Green, Green Chequered and Green Striped Clubs.

🔗 https://ul.waze.com/ul?preview_venue_id=131552.1446588.28177837

🟢 Houx Gate – Pedestrian & vehicle access

👉 Reserved for users of the Houx Accommodation Area and Orange and Grey Club members.

🔗 https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131551.1381051.28142826

🟡 Yellow Route

🟡 Karting Gate – Pedestrian access only

👉 Access from the Beauséjour Accommodation Area.

🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/byA1nX1cMJrhdbwi6

🔴 Red Route

🔴 North Gate – Pedestrian & vehicle access

👉 Access from the free car parks, Expo Car Park, taxi rank, and for Red Striped, Red Chequered and Red Waves Club members.

🔗 https://ul.waze.com/ul?preview_venue_id=131552.1381052.28131804

🔴 Panorama Gate – Pedestrian access only

👉 Access from the Panorama Car Park.

🔗 https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131552.1381052.28267192

Each accommodation area has its own dedicated access route.

🚦 To ensure smooth traffic flow, balanced vehicle distribution and easy access to your pitch, it is essential to follow the dedicated Waze route.

🟢 Green Route

🟢 Épinettes Accommodation Area

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131552.1446587.9802678

🟡 Yellow Route

🟡 Beauséjour Accommodation Area

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131551.1446585.28141340

🔗 Please use only these official Waze links to access your accommodation area.

📵 Do not use a standard GPS or an alternative route, as this may prevent access to your area or disrupt overall traffic flow.

Each car park has its own dedicated route, identified by coloured road signage.

🚦 To ensure smooth traffic flow, balanced vehicle distribution and access to the correct area, you must use the corresponding Waze link.

🔵 Blue Route (Free Car Parks)

🔵 Free Car Parks

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131552.1315515.12812215

🔴 Red Route

🔴 Panorama Car Park (advance booking required)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131552.1381052.36060683

🔴 Expo Car Park (advance booking required)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131552.1381052.28140985

🟢 Green Route

🟢 M1 Accessible Car Park (PRM) (advance booking required)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131552.1446588.1285464

🟠 Orange Route

🟠 West Car Park (advance booking required)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131551.1315515.28141334

🟠 7E Accessible Car Park (PRM) (advance booking required)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?place=ChIJga8SCgCP4kcRvup_-i2lfsw&ll=47.94642440%2C0.21251440

🟣 Purple Route

🟣 Arnage Car Park (advance booking required)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131551.1446584.9533340

🟣 Arnage Car Park (free)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?preview_venue_id=131551.1446584.36060631

🟣 Mulsanne Car Park (advance booking required)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131551.1577655.12811418

🟣 Mulsanne Car Park (free)

📍 Waze route: https://ul.waze.com/ul?venue_id=131551.1577655.12811418

📌 Do not use a standard GPS or an alternative route under any circumstances.

🛑 Failure to follow the official route may result in access being denied or traffic disruption around the circuit.