Access
The Circuit des 24 Heures is located south of the city of Le Mans.
By car, it can be reached via route départementale 323, on the Paris-Le Mans-Angers route, or via the following motorway exits:
A28 - Exit n°23 - Auvours-Le Mans Centre ;
A28 - Exit n°24 - Parigné-l'Évêque ;
A11 - Exit n°9 - Le Mans Sud.
Near the circuit, you'll find signs indicating the various parking lots.
It's a good idea to keep yourself informed about traffic conditions, for example by using applications such as Waze, which has a partnership with the ACO.
For more information on traffic constraints during events taking place on the circuit, please consult the dedicated page, accessible below.
A word of advice
Traffic will be heavy on race days.
> Leave plenty of time
> Park on the outskirts of the city and take the tram to the circuit
Going "Green"
There are a number of alternatives to encourage gentler mobility and avoid traffic jams:
Public transport
By bus - line 10 or line 5, stop at Centre des expositions, access via Porte Nord
Tramway - line T1, Antarès Stade Marie Marvingt terminus stop, Porte Est side.
See the SETRAM website for timetables: https://www.setram.fr/
By train + streetcar: The TER Pays de la Loire Live ticket is a low-cost way to get to the event from a regional station. It also gives access to the Le Mans - Métropole streetcar network.
By bike
It is not possible to cycle within the general enclosure, but 3 guarded parking lots are provided at the entrances to the circuit:
- North gate (Expo parking lot)
- Porte Est (in front of the gate)
- Karting gate (in front of the gate)