Drifting course at Transpolis – 45 minutes from Lyon
7,000 m² of modular drift area – a life-size urban setting, the only test track of its kind in Europe.
The Transpolis Circuit at a glance.
Located in the Ain department (01), 45 minutes east of Lyon and 1 hour 15 minutes from Geneva, Transpolis is much more than just a racetrack: it is an entire town built to test automotive technologies. This 80-hectare site, usually reserved for innovation trials and Euro NCAP-approved crash tests, becomes the playground of the Torque Drift School for extraordinary drifting courses.
Spanning 7,000 m² of specially designed modular space, complete with a water-sprinkled track, marked zones and a life-size urban setting (buildings, roundabouts, pavements, road signs), each session offers a total immersion that no conventional circuit can replicate. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced driver, this unique space transforms learning to drift into a memorable experience.
Technical specifications
✓ A 7,000 m² modular, marked-out drift area
✓ A water-sprinkled track for consistent, progressive grip
✓ Life-size urban scenery: buildings, roundabouts, road signs
✓ 80-hectare site, the only test track of its kind in Europe
✓ Nissan 370Zs tuned for drifting, maintained by us
✓ BPJEPS Motor Sport-qualified instructors
Access
Address: 620 Route des Fromentaux, 01500 Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens
From Lyon (~45 mins): A42 towards Bourg-en-Bresse / Geneva, exit 7 Meximieux-Pérouges, then follow signs for Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens
From Geneva (~1 hr 15 mins): A40 towards Lyon, then join the A42, exit 7
From Paris (~4h30): A6 then A42
From Bourg-en-Bresse (~30 mins): A42 towards Lyon, exit 7
Nearest station: Meximieux-Pérouges (TER from Lyon Part-Dieu, ~15 km from the site)
Airport: Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (~20 mins)
Where can I stay near Transpolis?
Bô Hôtels Ambronay
12 KM AWAY · CONTEMPORARY DESIGN · ON-SITE BAR
A 3-star hotel. Located 12 km from Transpolis in the Domaine d'Ambronay, it shares its grounds with two restaurants (Au Bureau and Volfoni): you can stay the night, have dinner, and head out the next day without having to drive very far. 69 rooms, a bar, high-speed WiFi, and free parking.
Rooms starting at €89/night
📞 04 28 87 05 10
🌐 bohotels.fr
📍 2020 Route d'Ambérieu, 01500 Ambronay
ibis Budget Château-Gaillard
CLOSEST TO THE RACE TRACK · DIRECT ACCESS TO THE A42
The only hotel less than 5 minutes from Transpolis, A42 Exit 8, 3 km from the track. No frills, just the essentials: clean rooms, 24-hour reception, Green Key certified, and free parking. The obvious choice if you want to maximize your time on the track without a morning commute.
Rooms starting at €57/night
📞 04 74 36 93 37
🌐 ibis Budget Château-Gaillard
📍 150 Rue Pasteur, 01500 Château-Gaillard
Golf de La Sorelle
15th-Century Building · Fine Dining Restaurant
For those who want to turn their day of drifting into a full weekend getaway. Just 5 km from Transpolis, this 15th-century estate features 14 uniquely decorated rooms, an 18-hole golf course, and a gourmet restaurant serving specialties from the Bresse and Dombes regions: frogs, morels, and locally sourced ingredients. The terrace seats up to 200 guests.
Rooms starting at €109/night
📞 04 74 35 47 27
🌐 golf-lasorelle.com
📍 Lieu-dit Gravagneux, 01320 Villette-sur-Ain
Where can I eat near Transpolis?
Au Bureau – Pub & Brasserie
PUB & BRASSERIE · OPEN 7/7
The easiest option after a long day on the track: located in the Domaine d'Ambronay (same site as Bô Hôtels), 12 km from Transpolis, Au Bureau is open daily from 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM. Burgers, meat dishes, charcuterie boards, craft beers, and sports broadcasts on giant screens—the pub atmosphere is perfect for a group coming back from a drifting session.
Meals starting at €16.90
📞 04 28 87 05 14
🌐 aubureau.fr
📍 2020 Route d'Ambérieu, 01500 Ambronay
Volfoni – Trattoria Italienne
ITALIAN CUISINE · PIZZAS · PASTA
Right next to Au Bureau in the same Domaine d'Ambronay complex, Volfoni is the group's Italian trattoria: wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and aperitivo. Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., it's perfect for groups looking for a hassle-free meal together. Delivery is available in the area.
Pizzas at €11.50 Pasta at €15.50
📞 04 28 87 05 12
🌐 volfoni.fr
📍 2020 Route d'Ambérieu, 01500 Ambronay
Les Marronniers
FRENCH & ITALIAN CUISINE
A village restaurant in Bettant, 13 km from Transpolis, set in a relaxed, rural setting. Home-style cooking with a focus on French and Italian cuisine, daily special for €13.90, shaded patio. A peaceful spot for those looking to escape the noise of traffic and enjoy a quiet meal. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Dishes starting at €12.90
📞 04 74 38 39 03
📍 290 Route de Torcieu, 01500 Bettant
