Le Mans 2027 newbie advice
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Hi all,
Wondering if anyone with previous experience can help?
I’ve seen that tickets for 2027 are being released soon.
It has been my ambition to go to the 24hr for years now, and want to plan a long weekend with my 8 year old son.
I’m thinking the best option for us would be camping, and will be traveling from UK via car.
Can anybody shed any light on the best sort of ticket(s) for me to buy, and where from? And a rough sort of price?
There is a possibility of potentially stretching the budget to stay in some of the pre-arranged accommodation but this is obviously dependant on cost and I would need to weigh up the benefits of doing this compared to camping in my own tent etc.
Any help with would be appreciated.
Thanks all.
Wondering if anyone with previous experience can help?
I’ve seen that tickets for 2027 are being released soon.
It has been my ambition to go to the 24hr for years now, and want to plan a long weekend with my 8 year old son.
I’m thinking the best option for us would be camping, and will be traveling from UK via car.
Can anybody shed any light on the best sort of ticket(s) for me to buy, and where from? And a rough sort of price?
There is a possibility of potentially stretching the budget to stay in some of the pre-arranged accommodation but this is obviously dependant on cost and I would need to weigh up the benefits of doing this compared to camping in my own tent etc.
Any help with would be appreciated.
Thanks all.
big69g said:
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone with previous experience can help?
I ve seen that tickets for 2027 are being released soon.
It has been my ambition to go to the 24hr for years now, and want to plan a long weekend with my 8 year old son.
I m thinking the best option for us would be camping, and will be traveling from UK via car.
Can anybody shed any light on the best sort of ticket(s) for me to buy, and where from? And a rough sort of price?
There is a possibility of potentially stretching the budget to stay in some of the pre-arranged accommodation but this is obviously dependant on cost and I would need to weigh up the benefits of doing this compared to camping in my own tent etc.
Any help with would be appreciated.
Thanks all.
Have a look at 1st Tickets or Just Tickets websites or give them a bellWondering if anyone with previous experience can help?
I ve seen that tickets for 2027 are being released soon.
It has been my ambition to go to the 24hr for years now, and want to plan a long weekend with my 8 year old son.
I m thinking the best option for us would be camping, and will be traveling from UK via car.
Can anybody shed any light on the best sort of ticket(s) for me to buy, and where from? And a rough sort of price?
There is a possibility of potentially stretching the budget to stay in some of the pre-arranged accommodation but this is obviously dependant on cost and I would need to weigh up the benefits of doing this compared to camping in my own tent etc.
Any help with would be appreciated.
Thanks all.
Starting at the top:
Tickets
Three main options:
1. Buy from an agent like Just Tickets, Select Motor Racing, Team Langoustine, etc. Some of those just do tickets, other camping packages, some both. Generally the easiest but also most expensive.
2. Buy from the ACO public ticket sale. Bit of a bun fight as things tend to sell out quickly and a historically poorly designed website.
3. Buy from the ACO member ticket sale. This is next Tuesday so you should still have time to join and take advantage. Same website/same bun fight but some prices discounted - but you need to balance against the cost of membership.
Accomodation
Most people camp 'on circuit' at the ACO campsites. Most are just temporary and with the spread of corporate dollars generally a bit (upto 30min) of a walk from the 'Village'. Prices vary and a bit of a crap shoot if you end up camping next to people who think everyone around them wants to listen to techno till 4AM or where you can hear a mouse fart after 10PM. The number of party camps seems to have really dropped over the years though so you'd be really unlucky to have a problem with noisy neighbours. Also depending when you'll be arriving you might want a site with numbered spaces or you find there's no room at your booked site and you get pushed to some random overflow site.
There are limited glamping options 'on circuit' but very expensive to stay in a cargo container (surrounded by the local Oak trees with their 'pungent' aroma if the conditions are right/wrong.
Then there's off site options, either hotels/apartments in town or normal campsites. You have the pain of having to get to/from the circuit along with everyone else who's off site, either driving in/needing a parking ticket or having access to the tram. Campsites should be cheaper/zero risk of noisy neighbours or being full if you only arrive on Friday. Hotels/apartments tend to be more expensive but more comfortable, etc.
Costs
For general entry your son would be free (U16) and €112 for just Sat/Sun or €126 for the full week. Those drop to €67/€75 for ACO members.
'On circuit' camping ranges from €94-€184 (€80-€156 for members).
Tickets
Three main options:
1. Buy from an agent like Just Tickets, Select Motor Racing, Team Langoustine, etc. Some of those just do tickets, other camping packages, some both. Generally the easiest but also most expensive.
2. Buy from the ACO public ticket sale. Bit of a bun fight as things tend to sell out quickly and a historically poorly designed website.
3. Buy from the ACO member ticket sale. This is next Tuesday so you should still have time to join and take advantage. Same website/same bun fight but some prices discounted - but you need to balance against the cost of membership.
Accomodation
Most people camp 'on circuit' at the ACO campsites. Most are just temporary and with the spread of corporate dollars generally a bit (upto 30min) of a walk from the 'Village'. Prices vary and a bit of a crap shoot if you end up camping next to people who think everyone around them wants to listen to techno till 4AM or where you can hear a mouse fart after 10PM. The number of party camps seems to have really dropped over the years though so you'd be really unlucky to have a problem with noisy neighbours. Also depending when you'll be arriving you might want a site with numbered spaces or you find there's no room at your booked site and you get pushed to some random overflow site.
There are limited glamping options 'on circuit' but very expensive to stay in a cargo container (surrounded by the local Oak trees with their 'pungent' aroma if the conditions are right/wrong.
Then there's off site options, either hotels/apartments in town or normal campsites. You have the pain of having to get to/from the circuit along with everyone else who's off site, either driving in/needing a parking ticket or having access to the tram. Campsites should be cheaper/zero risk of noisy neighbours or being full if you only arrive on Friday. Hotels/apartments tend to be more expensive but more comfortable, etc.
Costs
For general entry your son would be free (U16) and €112 for just Sat/Sun or €126 for the full week. Those drop to €67/€75 for ACO members.
'On circuit' camping ranges from €94-€184 (€80-€156 for members).
Get ACO membership as it gives you access to presale.
Think you're looking at around £100 for GA and £100 for camping (you'll only need 1 camping ticket for both of you as it's per car).
All the campsites are fine now, even BSJ is really civil compared to years ago plus has a fan zone with a giant TV.
Think you're looking at around £100 for GA and £100 for camping (you'll only need 1 camping ticket for both of you as it's per car).
All the campsites are fine now, even BSJ is really civil compared to years ago plus has a fan zone with a giant TV.
I thought it might be useful to clarify a couple of matters relating to ticket sales.
Tickets for the 24 Hours can only be purchased from any of the three sources,
ACO website https://www.24h-lemans.com/fr/billetterie
Just Tickets https://justtickets.co.uk/pages/le-mans-package-bu... Official Agent
Team Langoustine https://www.teamlangoustine.com/ Official Agent
Travel Destinations https://traveldestinations.co.uk/en official agent
All official agents will have an official logo on their site, Select Motor Racing were a dealer but all of these concessions have been removed for 2027 and Tickets should be only purchased through official agents. If other companies are offering tickets as part of packages or as stand alone tickets then i would suggest you consider going else where.
Tickets for the 24 Hours can only be purchased from any of the three sources,
ACO website https://www.24h-lemans.com/fr/billetterie
Just Tickets https://justtickets.co.uk/pages/le-mans-package-bu... Official Agent
Team Langoustine https://www.teamlangoustine.com/ Official Agent
Travel Destinations https://traveldestinations.co.uk/en official agent
All official agents will have an official logo on their site, Select Motor Racing were a dealer but all of these concessions have been removed for 2027 and Tickets should be only purchased through official agents. If other companies are offering tickets as part of packages or as stand alone tickets then i would suggest you consider going else where.
I was a newbie to it last year so posted the following: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I can't give lots of advice on booking etc as I wasn't directly involved in my groups booking process last year. What I can say though is from what I saw, Team Langoustine were helpful and clear with it, and were also happy to chat on the phone which always helps. I was responsible for the crossings, and it's worth having a look at the Ferry Operator (assuming your going Dover-Calais) and seeing what their "3-5 Day trip" deals are. If you're going on a Thursday and coming back Monday for example, its a great way of saving some money.
Accommodation wise, not too sure what your situation is, but we plumped for Beausejour as its big and cheap. To be honest, we're young and didn't care for the facilities too much as long as they were suitable enough - they were fine. BeerMountain's website has a lot of guidance on Campsite, worth a read. One note I would say, take ear defenders. This is mostly for the Dutch playing Techno Music until very late. Overall, I enjoyed camping, you're immersed in the atmosphere from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave!
I can't give lots of advice on booking etc as I wasn't directly involved in my groups booking process last year. What I can say though is from what I saw, Team Langoustine were helpful and clear with it, and were also happy to chat on the phone which always helps. I was responsible for the crossings, and it's worth having a look at the Ferry Operator (assuming your going Dover-Calais) and seeing what their "3-5 Day trip" deals are. If you're going on a Thursday and coming back Monday for example, its a great way of saving some money.
Accommodation wise, not too sure what your situation is, but we plumped for Beausejour as its big and cheap. To be honest, we're young and didn't care for the facilities too much as long as they were suitable enough - they were fine. BeerMountain's website has a lot of guidance on Campsite, worth a read. One note I would say, take ear defenders. This is mostly for the Dutch playing Techno Music until very late. Overall, I enjoyed camping, you're immersed in the atmosphere from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave!
Best sort of tickets for race with an 8 yr old -
pair of grandstand tickets - ask the agent or ACO presale- go for grandstands with roof plus avoid first 7 or so rows or 5 or 6 seats from each end for best rain and sun protection if you can.
Grandstands opposite pits great for pre-race build up but can be noisy/monotonous during race as fairly constant engine noise and or thumping gear change - IMO prefer stands like Recordement (before start line at Ford chicane) cars slower and get acceleration - same goes for two stands before Goodyear/Dunlop bridge.
Long walk from most campsites - parking ticket for Panorama might be worthwhile - good for Goodyear/Dunlop stands - pretty good food and toilet facilities there now.
private camping with secure site, decent showers/toilets etc and food options to maximize tarck/free time - although some allow own catering (i.e. don't include food charges automatically like Village on the Curves) which is great for the camping experience and you can buy food from on site marquee for some meals or get breakfast package only
Enjoy the race
pair of grandstand tickets - ask the agent or ACO presale- go for grandstands with roof plus avoid first 7 or so rows or 5 or 6 seats from each end for best rain and sun protection if you can.
Grandstands opposite pits great for pre-race build up but can be noisy/monotonous during race as fairly constant engine noise and or thumping gear change - IMO prefer stands like Recordement (before start line at Ford chicane) cars slower and get acceleration - same goes for two stands before Goodyear/Dunlop bridge.
Long walk from most campsites - parking ticket for Panorama might be worthwhile - good for Goodyear/Dunlop stands - pretty good food and toilet facilities there now.
private camping with secure site, decent showers/toilets etc and food options to maximize tarck/free time - although some allow own catering (i.e. don't include food charges automatically like Village on the Curves) which is great for the camping experience and you can buy food from on site marquee for some meals or get breakfast package only
Enjoy the race
Few things overlooked but not to be forgotten.
- Get a radio little FM jobby with ear phones to listen to radio Le Mans to know whats going on. Maybe 2 if your son wants to listen also.
- Ear defenders for the boy it can get LOUD & also if camping depending on site can hopefully help him sleep as it can go on late!
- Package would be best bought from a company rather than buying ACO membership to then sit and not get tickets. Worse case don't panic join the re sale telegram page and they will pop up just buy as you go.
You'll need -
Camping (1 per car not person)
2 x General Entrance tickets for the week / race weekend depending on when you are looking to go / arrive.
Recommended -
2 x Grandstand seats as you've a base then to watch from and be warned if you pick anywhere near the start line it will be loud as echo's off the stands.
-Ferry / Tunnel crossing - buy direct with the provider to work around your route
- Cit air sticker for your car if you travel from Calais. (Rouen needs this) If you get the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen or St Malo etc you wont go near Rouen.
- Bip and Go or a toll tag of some sort for tolls so you don't have to worry about it while your on your trip you can pay once home.
I stayed on Epinettes last year and it was lovely. Great pitches, not loud, little shop on site and great shows - would recommend it with a child. Also if your in a rush back I recommend going Caen - Portsmouth as after the race you can head to Caen get the ferry back and you arrive in the UK monday morning so home for mid day (well I live in the north west and i am by then)
- Get a radio little FM jobby with ear phones to listen to radio Le Mans to know whats going on. Maybe 2 if your son wants to listen also.
- Ear defenders for the boy it can get LOUD & also if camping depending on site can hopefully help him sleep as it can go on late!
- Package would be best bought from a company rather than buying ACO membership to then sit and not get tickets. Worse case don't panic join the re sale telegram page and they will pop up just buy as you go.
You'll need -
Camping (1 per car not person)
2 x General Entrance tickets for the week / race weekend depending on when you are looking to go / arrive.
Recommended -
2 x Grandstand seats as you've a base then to watch from and be warned if you pick anywhere near the start line it will be loud as echo's off the stands.
-Ferry / Tunnel crossing - buy direct with the provider to work around your route
- Cit air sticker for your car if you travel from Calais. (Rouen needs this) If you get the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen or St Malo etc you wont go near Rouen.
- Bip and Go or a toll tag of some sort for tolls so you don't have to worry about it while your on your trip you can pay once home.
I stayed on Epinettes last year and it was lovely. Great pitches, not loud, little shop on site and great shows - would recommend it with a child. Also if your in a rush back I recommend going Caen - Portsmouth as after the race you can head to Caen get the ferry back and you arrive in the UK monday morning so home for mid day (well I live in the north west and i am by then)
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