Travelling around the circuit and local area can be tricky over the race weekend due to the shear volume of people. We have found it easiest to use a combination of car, foot, bike and public transport.

Car

It is fairly straightforward to get around by car until Saturday morning when the crowds start to bite (not so at the Classic as the traffic never becomes busy enough to pose a real problem). Due to the fact that the public roads make up part of the circuit, various one way systems and road closures will be in operation. These vary year on year so it is pointless attempting to document them here. However, there are temporary signposts for the four coloured parking zones (Rouge, Vert, Blue, Blanc on the circuit map) all around the local area making it easy to navigate your way back to the campsite should you get lost. A trip to either of the Mulsanne or Arnage enclosures for the Wednesday and Thursday night qualifying sessions will be unproblematic. In contrast, please be aware that some areas around the circuit (especially the road to Arnage) become a complete log jam on Saturday evening. We prefer to leave the car safely on the campsite come Saturday lunchtime.

Foot

The majority of what you will see at Le Mans is accessible on foot due to the concentration of facilities and spectating areas in the main enclosure. But, bear in mind it’s over a mile between its extremities at the Porsche Curves and Tetre Rouge. A decent pair of shoes is essential if you want to cover some ground. If you’re really determined you could even walk the extra mile to the Arnage enclosure, although care should be taken on the narrow lanes that lead there.

Bike

These are not essential at Le Mans but a real luxury. The ground you would have otherwise covered by foot can be conquered that much quicker by bike and there is an abundance of places to chain them to. The result is you will feel far less exhausted after a day away from the campsite. The Arnage enclosure is easily accessible by bike, but once again care must be taken on the narrow lanes, especially at night. It should be noted that at the 2007 24 hours, bikes were not allowed into the General Enclosure and it is likely that this rule will continue in 2008.

Public Transport

Buses run from opposite the main entrance and museum, adjacent to the ‘Parking Rouge’ on the circuit map. There are two services available:

1. A standard bus service laid on to ferry race fans into Le Mans town centre. A return ticket will cost approximately 4 Euros and will take you within 50 yards of the route of Friday’s drivers parade. Buses run every half an hour, the last one returning from Le Mans at approximately 22.15. Make sure you check this when you get off the bus if you don’t want to end up getting a taxi.

2. A free bus service laid on to ferry race fans to the Arnage and Mulsanne enclosures (this is not available at the Classic). Understandably the service gets extremely busy on Saturday evening but for many represents the most viable method of getting to the famous Arnage corner. Just appreciate you may have to wait in an un-orderly queue for half an hour before you can get back!