access and directions

The circuit will be open from 7:00 am on Saturday 26 September until 7:00 pm on Sunday 27 September.

The Houx camping area is open from Friday 25 September at 10:00 am until Monday 28 September at 12 noon.

The Houx Annexe, Epinettes and Beausejour camping areas are open from Friday 25 September at 12 noon until Monday 28 September at 12 noon.

Yes. Spectators holding a valid ticket may enter and leave the circuit freely, within the site's opening hours.

Remember to keep your ticket with you throughout your stay: it will be checked again each time you re-enter.

Yes, please consult the list of prohibited items:

The gridded circuit map for the 24 Heures Camions is available now.

The village map for the 24 Heures Camions is available now.

The dedicated accessibility map will be published on this page in the coming days. It will show the car parks, PRM platforms, accessible toilets, assistance points and shuttle timetables.

For pedestrians:

1. North Gate
2. Panorama Gate
3. East Gate
4. Houx Gate
5. CIK Bis Gate
6. Annexe Gate: access from the West car park only

For vehicles:

1. South Gate

Address: Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, Le Mans, France.

We strongly recommend that you identify in advance the type of ticket you hold (car park, camping area, etc.) so that you can follow the route matching the colour shown on your ticket. This will make your arrival easier and help keep traffic flowing around the circuit.

For the smoothest journey, use the Waze QR codes printed on your ticket: they will take you straight to the right entry point.

Indicative journey times:

1. Paris: 205 km, 2 hrs 10 (A11)
2. Nantes: 205 km, 1 hr 55 (A11)
3. Rennes: 160 km, 2 hrs 00 (A81)
4. Caen: 165 km, 1 hr 50 (A88 and A28)
5. Tours: 100 km, 1 hr 00 (A28)
6. Alençon: 60 km, 0 hr 50 (A28)

For live traffic information, tune in to Radio VINCI Autoroutes.

📍 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.

By bus, line 5 (bus rapid transit): fast and frequent. Get off at the Oasis-Centre des Expositions stop, a 10-minute walk from the North Gate.

By bus, line 10: direct link to the circuit. Check the special timetables during the event. Get off at the Oasis-Centre des Expositions stop, a 10-minute walk from the North Gate.

By tram, line T1: get off at the terminus, Antares - Stade Marie Marvingt, and enter the circuit via 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.

Unsupervised bicycle parking areas are available:

1. at the East Gate
2. at the Panorama Gate, car park side
3. at the Karting pedestrian Gate
4. at the bottom of the Annexe footbridge

As these areas are not supervised, we recommend using a bike lock.

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

🟠 CIK bis Gate – Pedestrian access only

👉 Pedestrian access by the Karting

🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/rYL49Z6J64RdRMaF6

🟢 Green Route

🟢 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

🟢 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

🔴 Red Route

🔴 North Gate – Pedestrian access only

👉 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.

🟠 Orange Route

🟠 Trucker Camp (advance booking required)

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

📵 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

🟠 Orange Route

🟠 Trucker Camp (advance booking required)

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

📌 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.