Ales Circuit
Ales Circuit
RACE TRACK FRANCE
Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes
Ales Circuit
The Speed Circuit
Various turns and technical layout
The speed circuit is a unique work and pleasure tool in France.
Characteristics
Coated 0/10 with elastomer bitumen
Length Technical plot of 2.5 km and Fast track of 2 km
Independent loops North loop of 1040 m and South loop of 1379 m
Width 13 m
Straight line of stands Length 380 m and width 14 m
Approval Grade 3
Equipment
15 000 m 2 of paddock with connection
Water and electricity
Air-conditioned control tower
20 modular stands (45 m 2 )
1 briefing room (169 m 22)
2 terraces for the public
Link with the rally test road
Helisurface
Rescue post
The Karting Circuit
One of the longest route in Europe
Thanks to a wide variety of corners and a selective straight, the go-kart track is one of the most famous in France.
Characteristics
Coated 0/6 with elastomer bitumen
Length 1 208 m (including 156 m straight)
Width 8 m
Approval FFSA category 1 and FIA grade C, karting category 1, FFM 125 cm 3
AMB Buckles, Alfano
Equipment
600 m 2 workshop
530 m 2 of covered closed park
3 600 m 2 of paddock
Air-conditioned control tower
The circuit Monteils Earth Rally
Located about 30 minutes from the Alès Cévennes Mechanical Center, the Monteils Earth Rally Circuit allows you to taste off-road driving. Whether with the prepared drivers of Drive Control or with your own vehicle for a 100% Off-Road training.
Characteristics
Rally test track
3 150 m of which 1 050 m ascent and 400 m descent on 4 to 6 m wide
Rallycross track
975 m of dirt track (80%) and asphalt on 14 m wide. 15 m elevation difference
Track 4×4
8 km arranged on 25 hectares
Equipment
106 XSI park equipped rally
A park of Saxo VTS equipped rally
A park of 106 : GrN – Maxi GrN – GrA
A park of 206 XS version cuts
A brand new CLIO Cup Rally
A brand new BMW
SUBARU Impreza GrN
From the sports sedan to the rally car
The Circuit St-Brès Earth Rally
The Circuit Rallye Terre de Saint Brès located half an hour from the Mechanical Pole.
2 km from any home, the Plannes circuit, in Saint-Brès (20 km from Alès, in the direction of Aubenas) is the circuit managed by Monsieur Toulouse.
It is also ideal for practicing all kinds of tests or running in vehicles dedicated to sliding on land: 4×4, rally car, quad, autocross, kartcross, etc.
The PPAC flight school, located on the Mechanical Pole, also offers Terre piloting sessions at the wheel of Subaru.
Characteristics
2 combinable circuits
Total length 2 600 m
Width 13 to 15 m
Technical circuit 1 300 m
Fast circuit 1 300 m
Equipment
Briefing room
Hangar: 300 m 2
Sanitary (WC and 3 showers)
Drinking water
Formula E Circuit Modular | Formula E Test Track
Due to its reversible layout, the Mechanical Pole is a unique track in Europe. The circuit offers infinite modularity that allows Formula E teams to get as close as possible to the tracks encountered throughout the season. Pins, 90° turns, the 2520 meters of development of the Mechanical Pole adapts to your needs. To date, five configurations have been tested by BMW Formula E, Michelin and Venturi Formula E Team, we adapt the track on request!
Customized Formula E Test Track
A narrow track that corresponds to urban circuits. Can only be used with 1 formula E on track. This configuration developed by Venturi testifies to the modularity of the circuit to adapt the layout to the needs of the teams.
Narrow track that corresponds to urban circuits. Can only be used with 1 formula E on the track. This racetrack set up made by Venturi Formula E shows the track mudularity in order to answer to Formula E Team needs.
Recto Formula E Test Track
The traditional route of the Mechanical Pole is intended to be winding with many slopes. It is the one that is most used for the usual training. It makes it possible to obtain an important point speed while maintaining a particularly technical track.
The traditional route of the Pôle Mécanique is twisting with masses cants. It is the one most used for the usual training. It allows to get a high speed and maintain a technical test track.
Verso Formula E Test Track
Easily editable from the front configuration, it allows you to discover a brand new circuit in a few seconds. This configuration will test the top speed of the Formula E with a straight line of nearly 800 meters.
Easily editable from the front-side configuration, it allows to discover a brand new circuit in a few seconds. This configuration will test the Formula E top speed with a straight line close to 800 meters.
Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes
Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes, located in the Gard department of France, is a versatile motorsport complex offering a mix of circuit racing, karting, and off-road facilities. Opened in 2002, the circuit was designed to provide a testing and competition venue for various motorsport disciplines, boosting the local economy and fostering a passion for racing.
The main circuit, approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) in length, features a flowing layout characterized by a blend of fast straights and challenging corners. The track's design emphasizes driver skill, demanding precision and smooth inputs. Its relatively narrow width in certain sections adds to the challenge, making overtaking a strategic maneuver. The circuit is known for its well-maintained asphalt and ample run-off areas, prioritizing safety.
Technically, the circuit presents a variety of corner types, including long sweeping bends, tight hairpins, and chicane sections. Elevation changes are moderate but noticeable, adding another layer of complexity to the driving experience. The pit lane is modern and well-equipped, capable of accommodating a wide range of racing teams.
Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes hosts a diverse range of motorsport events, including national-level car and motorcycle racing, historic racing series, track days, and driver training programs.
Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes CCW
Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes CCW is 2.2 km, 11 turns, counter-clockwise.
The counterclockwise configuration at Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes reverses the directional flow at this facility in southern France's Gard department in the Occitanie region. Running the circuit counterclockwise transforms corner approaches and braking references across the layout. This variant serves events seeking reversed directional characteristics, creating different setup priorities and driving techniques compared to clockwise operation at this French motorsport facility serving regional racing community.
Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes CW
Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes CW is 2.5 km, 13 turns, clockwise.
Running clockwise emphasizes the circuit's technical layout characteristics designed for regional racing activities and driver development programs.
The clockwise flow established itself as the standard direction since opening, providing southern France's racing community with permanent circuit infrastructure supporting club racing, track days, and regional championship events in the Cevennes area.
Ales General Information
Located 5 minutes from downtown Alès, the 90 hectares of the Mechanical Pole have been hosting companies in the car/motorcycle sector for more than 15 years on more than 6000 m 2 of workshops. Six circuits, including a reversible speed (unique in Europe) with a 600 m acceleration line, lend themselves to industrial driving tests, leisure activities and high-level sports competitions.
Pilot On Our Circuits
Discover all our driving possibilities on the Mechanical Pole whatever your discipline: Automobile, Motorcycle, Karting.
Ride in a Motorcycle on the Mechanical Pole
Motorcycle driving days are an important part of the activity of the Mechanical Pole.
With many organizers moving from all over Europe, you will necessarily find your solution to spend a beautiful day of motorcycle riding.
Auto
Drive in Auto on the Mechanical Pole
You are a motorsport enthusiast and you want to drive on the reversible circuit of the Pôle?
Whether you have a car or not, the companies and associations of the Mechanical Center offer you many formulas to facilitate you driving.
The passion of Karting for leisure or competition
Whether you are a seasoned pilot or a thrill-seeker, the Mechanical Karting Pole welcomes you all year round for your weekly training or for a session with friends.
The sensations of driving on a unique track in Europe
Perform your asphalt rally driving course on the Mechanical Pole with the PPAC and Rallye Académie schools!
Driving on Automotive Simulator
Before you get started on the circuit, try the Ellip6 Rally Academy car simulator!
You will find all the tracks of the Mechanical Pole!
An almost essential step to take advantage of your next stage of driving on a speed or rally circuit.
Overtake your disability by driving a two-wheeler
Riding a motorcycle may seem impossible for people with disabilities.
The association Planète Handisport proposes to make you live or relive the sensations on a motorcycle, thanks to a two-wheeler that adapts to your situation!
Rent your boxing at the Mechanical Pole
When you come to the speed circuit of the Mechanical Pole, stay away from the sun or the weather with our boxes. In total, no less than 20 boxes of 45m 2 are at your disposal.
With an area of 45 m 22, each is equipped with water and electricity.
By choosing to rent one or more boxes, you ensure a quiet, shaded and directly close to the Pit Lane!
You can plug in your heated blankets, protect yourself from the sun or the weather.
Track Driving
Auto
With your own car thanks to the PMCA
Created in 2009, the Club Auto Mechanical Center allows you to train on driving days with your own vehicle. Organized per 20-minute session, you can access the circuit at a lower cost.
Moto
Drive in 2 directions on the Mechanical Pole!
This is a first in Europe, to allow you to have two totally different circuits in the same day.
Karting Driving
The Passion of Karting for leisure or competition
Whether you are a seasoned pilot or a thrill-seeker, the Mechanical Karting Pole welcomes you all year round for your weekly training or for a session with friends.
Karting rental Leisure at the Mechanical Pole
Whatever your age or that of your children, there is something for everyone from 3 years old.
Discover now all the possibilities:
From 3 years old duo or bi-place baptism
From 7 years old piloting in Mini Kart
From 13 years old pilotage in Kart Leisure 9 hp
From 14 years old pilot Kart Sport 13 cv
Training Karting and French School of Karting FFSA
In its logic of accessibilizing the practice of go-karting in competition, the Mechanical Center Karting offers licensees training every weekend.
Rally
Take the course of the Stage Pilotage Rallye!
Perform your asphalt rally driving course on the Mechanical Pole with the PPAC and Rallye Académie schools!
Driving a real rally car is often a unique moment. To make this moment magical, Rallye Académie and PPAC have cars totally adapted to the discipline.
Auto Control Center
The Duqueine Engineering simulation center seeks to detect any shortcomings of the pilot through analysis and virtual situationalization tools. This method improves its performance both in the working method and in the control and management of a relay.
Parasports
Overstep your disability by driving a two-wheeler
Riding a motorcycle may seem impossible for people with disabilities.
The association Planète Handisport proposes to make you live or relive the sensations on a motorcycle, thanks to a two-wheeler that adapts to your situation!