Where can you take a drifting course in France? Our 7 circuits.
From Paris to Marseille, on seven open-pitlane tracks, supervised by our BPJEPS-qualified instructors.
How to choose your tour?
Do you live near Paris or in the Paris region?
The Circuit de La Ferté-Gaucher (1 hour from Paris, Seine-et-Marne) or the Circuit des Écuyers (1 ½ hours from Paris, Aisne) are the most easily accessible.
Are you in the Lyon or Geneva area?
Transpolis is 35 minutes from Lyon and 1 hour from Geneva, in the Ain department.
Are you in Auvergne, Burgundy or central France?
Lurcy-Lévis (Auvergne), the Circuit du Bourbonnais (near Vichy) and Vaison Piste (Burgundy, near Chalon-sur-Saône) cover the whole of central France.
Are you in the south?
The Driving Center Castellet awaits you in Provence, near Marseille and Toulon.
Are you looking for a technical circuit to really improve your skills?
The Circuit des Écuyers (3.5 km, 18 bends, elevation changes), Vaison Piste (elevation changes, blind bends) and La Ferté-Gaucher (technical with hairpin bends) are the most demanding.
Looking for a straightforward setting to get started?
Transpolis and the Bourbonnais offer a more educational environment for beginners.
Vaison Piste Circuit – in Burgundy (71)
Located in Torcy, in Saône-et-Loire, the Circuit de Vaison Piste is one of the leading motorsport venues in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Just 15 km from Chalon-sur-Saône, its technical layout makes it the perfect venue for driving enthusiasts, vehicle testing and private events.
Technical specifications:
✓ Surface: asphalt
✓ Layout: technical, adaptable
✓ Purpose: training and events
✓ Setting: natural, open, accessible
Geographical location:
15 km from Chalon-sur-Saône, near Le Creusot and Montceau-les-Mines, and accessible from Mâcon, Dijon and Beaune.
Address: Vaison Piste, Forêt le Duc or Bois du Ro, 71210 Torcy
Transpolis – near Lyon (01)
Usually reserved for automotive innovation testing, the Transpolis centre is opening its doors to our drifting enthusiasts. A safe and unique setting, just 35 minutes from Lyon and 1 hour from Geneva, which now replaces the Circuit du Bugey (which is no longer approved for drifting).
Technical specifications:
✓ Surface: asphalt
✓ Layout: secure, wide, suitable for learning to drift
✓ Purpose: educational, ideal for beginners
✓ Professional automotive test centre
Geographical location:
35 minutes from Lyon and 1 hour from Geneva. Accessible from Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Bourg-en-Bresse, Grenoble, Besançon and Dijon.
Address: 620 Route des Fromentaux, 01500 Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens
La Ferté-Gaucher circuit – near Paris (77)
Located in the Île-de-France region, an hour’s drive east of Paris, the Circuit de La Ferté-Gaucher is our flagship track in the Paris area. Its technical layout, hairpin bends and chicanes make it a well-rounded circuit that is equally suited to those new to drifting and to drivers looking to improve their precision.
Technical specifications:✓ Track length: 1.6 km
✓ Surface: asphalt
✓ Additional technical area of 6,500 m²
✓ Layout: hairpin bends and chicanes of varying tightness
✓ Purpose: technical and educational
Geographical location:
1 hour from Paris, accessible from across the Île-de-France region (Meaux, Provins, Coulommiers).
Address: Aérodrome, Chemin de Choisy, 77320 La Ferté-Gaucher
Circuit des Écuyers – 1:30 hours from Paris (02)
The Circuit des Écuyers is one of the most technical circuits in France. Its 3.5 km modular asphalt track, 18 corners, natural elevation changes and 500-metre straight make it a demanding course, designed to challenge even the most advanced drivers. A benchmark for anyone serious about improving their drifting skills.
Technical specifications:✓ Track length: 3.5 km
✓ Configuration: modular, with several possible layouts
✓ Corners: 18
✓ Straight: 500 m
✓ Width: 10 m (widened to 12 m in the corners)
✓ Elevation: natural
Geographical location:
1:30 hours from Paris, near Meaux, Reims, Saint-Quentin, Compiègne and Troyes. Also accessible from Belgium.
Address: Circuit des Écuyers, Fary, 02130 Beuvardes
Bourbonnais Circuit – near Vichy (03)
Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the Bourbonnais area, this multi-purpose circuit offers a varied and technical layout suitable for a range of motorsport disciplines. Its natural surroundings and distance from major cities make it an ideal setting for groups looking for a drifting experience in a more intimate atmosphere.
Technical specifications:✓ Surface: asphalt
✓ Layout: varied, technical, suitable for drifting, karting and motorcycling
✓ Location: Moulins aerodrome
✓ Purpose: educational and friendly
Geographical proximity:Close to Vichy, Moulins, Montluçon, Nevers, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, Gannat and Digoin.
Address: Moulins Aerodrome, 03340 Montbeugny
Lurcy-Lévis circuit – in Auvergne (03)
A leading French venue for drifting, the Circuit de Lurcy-Lévis stands out for its 1-kilometre-long straight and its technical bends, making it an ideal place to hone your skills. Located in the Allier department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, it hosts training courses, track days and private events in a controlled yet challenging environment.
Technical specifications:✓ Track length: 4.2 km
✓ Surface: asphalt
✓ Layout: technical bends, ideal for mastering drifting
✓ Purpose: training and competition
Geographical proximity:
30 km from Moulins, near Nevers and Bourges, accessible from Vichy, Montluçon and Clermont-Ferrand.
Address: Route du Circuit, 03320 Lurcy-Lévis
Driving Centre Castellet – near Marseille (83)
Located in the south of France, near Le Castellet, the Driving Centre boasts state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to motorsport: race tracks, dedicated training areas and professional training services. An exceptional Provençal setting in which to enjoy the drifting experience.
Technical specifications:✓ Surface: asphalt
✓ Facilities: race tracks, training areas, professional infrastructure
✓ Focus: performance and training
✓ Setting: Provence, typical southern landscape
Geographical proximity:Close to Marseille, Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, La Seyne-sur-Mer and Hyères.
Address: 2760 Route des Hauts du Camp, 83330 Le Castellet
Find your tour, enjoy your experience.
Seven circuits, seven regions, one school. Whether you live near Paris, Lyon, Marseille or in the central regions, one of our circuits is less than two hours from your home. All offer the same high standard of instruction: our BPJEPS-qualified instructors, our specially tuned Nissan 370Zs, and a maximum of two students per car. The circuit may change, but the experience remains the same.