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Le Mans 24 hour 2010 self-drive...

12th & 13th June 2010 -  Motorsport main menu - 0845 003 2213

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Introduction
Itinerary
Hotels
Prices
Circuit map & tickets
How to book

Summary of package...

Included Not included
3 to 5 nights
Travel by car
Ferry Crossing
Hotel accommodation
from £169pp
Entrance or Grandstand tickets,
(we can add these on for you)
Transport

Introduction...

2010 will be the 78th running of the extraordinary le Mans 24 hour endurance race. The le Mans 24 hour race was first run in 1923 when Andre Lagache and Rene Leonard won the race in a Chenard & Walker having covered 128 laps at an average speed of 92 kmh. The Sarthe circuit has been altered many times since then and is now a 13.629km course driven by the fastest cars in under three and a half minutes and more than 300 times.

Whatever their achievements in other formulae, some le Mans drivers, due to their outstanding performances here, will be forever linked with this legendary race. Pescarolo, Ickx, Bell, Dalmas, Lehto, Biela are amongst them but the undisputed king of the Le Mans 24 Hours is Dane Tom Kristensen with no less than eight wins under his belt since 1997.
The le Mans 24 hour race is not an event overrun by frivolity – scantily clad beauties and surgically enhanced starlets are not so much in evidence. Le Mans 24 hours race starters are usually from the world of motorsport or politics although in 1971 Steve McQueen enjoyed the honour of dropping the flag, as did Alain Delon in 1996.

The 24 hours of le Mans is, however, an event which attracts many thousands of race fans on an annual basis. Whether 2010 will be your first or your tenth le Mans 24, you can trust us with your travel arrangements. Our flexible self drive itineraries mean you can spend up to a week in France and enjoy as much of the le Mans action as you wish. Scrutineering takes place in Le Mans on Tuesday, practice and qualifying sessions take place on Wednesday and Thursday and Friday is a free day when there’s no on-track action. Saturday starts with the historic 24 hour car race, followed by parades and displays building-up to the start of the 24 heures du mans race at 1500h.

Once again we are offering a superb selection of hotel and private house accommodation for our 2010 le Mans 24 hour race packages. Whether you want to be in Le Mans itself or to get away from the city and track and enjoy more tranquil evenings, we have accommodation to suit all tastes. Whilst they are different in style and location, all our le Mans 24 properties have been specially chosen for the comforts they offer, the services they provide and, of course, the price. All the properties are known to us and if there is any further information you require you only have to ask.

Itinerary, 3 - 5 nights...

Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 June
Check in at your port of departure in good time for your crossing to France. All our tour prices include channel crossings between Dover and Calais but we can also reserve the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais or alternative longer sailings with Brittany Ferries. Supplements will be payable and you will be advised of the full cost before you confirm your booking with us.

If you would like to travel out to France on Monday 7 or Tuesday 8 June and arrive in good time to enjoy the scrutineering and the full race build up we can arrange the channel crossings and one or two extra nights accommodation for you.

On arrival in France continue to your accommodation as reserved - comprehensive route instructions will be sent to you.

Race tickets ordered from us are valid for all practice sessions as well as the race weekend and circuit parking is included in your tour price. Accommodation is on bed and breakfast basis, unless otherwise stated.

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 June
The race will begin at 1500h on Saturday and end at 1500h on Sunday. With your tickets and parking permit you are free to come and go as you wish.

Monday 14 June
Check out and make your way back to the port for your return crossing to the UK.

Hotels...

   

Marmotte, Alencon *
A simple but comfortable hotel approximately 30 miles north of Le Mans.  The hotel has plenty of parking, a bar and popular restaurant and all bedrooms have bathroom, TV and telephone.  The very attractive centre of Alencon is close by where you will find a choice of restaurants and plenty of shops.

 

Marmotte Hotel
   

Sully, Nogent-le-Rotrou * * *
Just five minutes walk from the town centre and the main market place.  Bedrooms are modern and comfortable with bathroom, TV and telephone and there’s a cosy bar and breakfast room.  The hotel has ample secure parking and Nogent is just 40 miles north east of Le Mans.

Hotel Sully
   

Campanile, La Ferte Bernard * *
An excellent hotel just 30 miles north east of Le Mans.  There is ample off-road parking, bar service, a restaurant with terrace and all bedrooms have shower, wc, TV and telephone.  A leisure centre with boating lake and beach is nearby and the centre of town, built on canals, is picturesque.  There’s a big market around the centre of town on Monday mornings.

La Ferte Bernard
   
Chez Sandrine, Parigne l'Eveque
Modern private house accommodation in the village of Parigne l’Eveque just 15 minutes by car south of the circuit.  Sandrine speaks excellent English and is happy to help with local advice, directions and restaurant reservations.   The bedrooms are spacious and beautifully furnished with private shower, the well-tended garden and terrace is inviting and perfect for breakfast and the house is surrounded by the rolling green landscape so typical of the area. There are bars and restaurants in the village.
 
   
Relais de Chasse, Le Mans
A beautiful house behind Le Mans old town, superbly restored. Entrance is via electric gates and the garden at the rear has lovely views over the city. The house is large with period furnishings, bedrooms are delightful and the welcome is warm. Guest parking is available and from here you can walk to the tram stop to get to the circuit.
   

Hotel B&B , Le Mans *
Located just north of the Le Mans ringroad and at the exit of the A28 motorway from Rouen.  It is a simple, modern hotel.  Bedrooms are comfortable and have shower, wc and television.  Parking is secure with electric gates.   There are restaurants within walking distance and a large shopping complex nearby.   It is a 20 minute drive to the track around the ringroad.

Villages Hotel
   

L’Aitre Chalon
Excellent gite accommodation just 25 minutes north of the Le Mans ringroad.  Refurbished throughout by the English owners it is a very welcoming base for your weekend.  The bedrooms and bathrooms are modern and bright, the lounge is cosy and has satellite TV and the garden is a very pleasant place to sit and relax with a beer or glass of wine – always available!  Breakfast is an informal affair and the prices include a three course meal with drinks on Sunday evening – perfect for post-race relaxation!   Meals on other evenings can also be arranged.  The owners are race fans too so you’ll have plenty to talk about. There is ample guest parking.

L’Aitre Chalon
   
Relais St Louis, Belleme
Located in the centre of Belleme, just steps from the old town and 35 miles north east of Le Mans. The chefproprietor and his wife offer a warm welcome and an excellent restaurant. Bedrooms are individually furnished to a high standard and have bathroom, TV and telephone. There is a parking bay in front of the hotel.
Relais St Louis, Belleme
   
Pruille le Chetif
Excellent accommodation in a modern property just 15 minutes drive from the track but in a  pleasant rural setting.  Electric gates ensure secure parking in a large courtyard. The bedrooms are bright and all have TV and private shower room with wc.
 
   
Arnage
A modern property just off the main street in Arnage and close to all the bars and restaurants.    Electric gates ensure secure parking and the accommodation is delightful.   It is just 10 minutes drive from the track.

Prices...

Hotel No. of
nights
People sharing People sharing People sharing Single supplement
   
2
3
4
 
 Marmotte, Alencon
3
£199
£179
£169
£84
4
£229
£209
£199
£112
5
£269
£249
£239
£140
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sully, Nogent le Rotrou
3
£259
£239
£229
£90
4
£299
£279
£269
£120
 
 
 
 
 
 
Relais St Louis, Belleme
3
£269
£249
£239
£120
4
£309
£289
£279
£160
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chez Sandrine, Parigne l'Eveque
3
£289
£269
£259
£165
4
£339
£319
£309
£220
5
£399
£379
£369
£275
           
Chez Christine, Guecelard
3
£299
£279
£269
£180
4
£359
£339
£329
£240
           
Pruille le Chetif
3
£299
£279
£269
£180
4
£359
£339
£329
£240
 
 
 
 
 
 
Campanile, La Ferte Bernard
3
£299
£279
£269
£144
4
£359
£339
£329
£192
5
£419
£399
£389
£240
           
Arnage Centre
3
£319
£299
£289
£195
4
£379
£359
£349
£260
           
L'Aitre Chalon
3
£329
£309
£299
£220
4
£399
£379
£369
£295
           
Relais de Chasse, Le Mans
3
£329
£309
£299
£210
4
£399
£379
£369
£280
           
Town House, Le Mans
3
£329
£309
£299
£210
4
£399
£379
£369
£280
           
Hotel B&B, Le Mans
4
£379
£359
£349
£260
 
5
£449
£429
£419
£325
 
N.B. The above prices do not include Vehicle Breakdown Insurance
Circuit parking is included in the prices above.

 

The Circuit & Race Tickets 

Le Mans 24 hours circuit map

All Le Mans 24 hours tickets purchased from us are valid for all practice sessions as well as the 24 hour race. Our le Mans grandstand ticket prices include general admission - which you must have for entry into the circuit. Your grandstand seat is reserved from Saturday morning through to the end of the 24 hour race on Sunday. The grandstands below are all covered and have numbered seats. Accompanied children up to 15 years of age have free access to the general admission areas.

General Admission £58
Pits Stand £125
Chinetti £150
Lagache £160
Tavano £160
Leonard £160
La Sarthe (formerly Maison Blanche) £160
Pitwalk** £450

** A Pitwalk ticket includes general admission, entry to the Paddock and to the Pit Lane between 1400h and 1600h during practice sessions and on Saturday between 1200h and 1300h.

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How to book...

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