LM2014 first time - who to book with?
Discussion
Me and some mates are currently in the process of deciding whether to do Le Mans next year - it'll be the first time for all of us!
We've seen the PH option with 1st Tickets at Bleu Nord, and it seems like a good all round package. Would anyone who's stayed here recommend / advise against it?
Are they any other packages worth considering (preferably no more expensive)?
TIA,
Syncro
We've seen the PH option with 1st Tickets at Bleu Nord, and it seems like a good all round package. Would anyone who's stayed here recommend / advise against it?
Are they any other packages worth considering (preferably no more expensive)?
TIA,
Syncro
You can always do it cheaper. Camping in Beausejour, entrance tickets and a Dover - Calais ferry crossing should only set you back about £150 a head or so, which is pretty good value for a week at Le Mans. However, you generally get what you pay for in life and Le Mans is no exception.If security is an issue for you or you want a bar on site, then any one of the private areas are a good option. The blue campsites are not my favourite places to camp, so it would not be my choice, but there are similar offers closer to the track. Comes down to personal choice really.
Bantha Fodder said:
You can always do it cheaper. Camping in Beausejour, entrance tickets and a Dover - Calais ferry crossing should only set you back about £150 a head or so, which is pretty good value for a week at Le Mans. However, you generally get what you pay for in life and Le Mans is no exception.If security is an issue for you or you want a bar on site, then any one of the private areas are a good option. The blue campsites are not my favourite places to camp, so it would not be my choice, but there are similar offers closer to the track. Comes down to personal choice really.
Thanks Bantha. We are tempted for to go for a private area, it's one of those trips we've all been wanting to do for a long time (and probably won't do again for a long time), so we may as well get it right.
How come you wouldn't recommend the Blue sites? Which sites would you recommend instead?
One year, due to a monumental f-up I was left to organise ferry,tickets and camping. did the whole lot off Ebay.
You can get so good deals from www.beermountain.com and Ebay nearer the time from people whose plans have changed at the last minute. Always pay no more than face value and remember you can always,always buy admission tickets on the gate when you turn up to the circuit (that's to the circuit, not the campsites).
Sites to go for:
Tertre Rouge - usually the same crowd year in, year out. To pick up tickets, would be lucky.
Houx Annex - Lively, no mains elec, and expect lots, and lots of music, fireworks and parties.
Houx - Electrical hookup, can be tricky to set up camp in the trees, turns into a dust bowl if dry and a bog if wet.
Maison Blanche - No trees or elec hook up! Probably the closest to the pits/grandstands, but has the associated chav elements wandering through because of this.
Alternatively, go with the PH team or one of the established camping groups that provide bars, TV and breakfast. But half the fun is organsing that for yourself.
You can get so good deals from www.beermountain.com and Ebay nearer the time from people whose plans have changed at the last minute. Always pay no more than face value and remember you can always,always buy admission tickets on the gate when you turn up to the circuit (that's to the circuit, not the campsites).
Sites to go for:
Tertre Rouge - usually the same crowd year in, year out. To pick up tickets, would be lucky.
Houx Annex - Lively, no mains elec, and expect lots, and lots of music, fireworks and parties.
Houx - Electrical hookup, can be tricky to set up camp in the trees, turns into a dust bowl if dry and a bog if wet.
Maison Blanche - No trees or elec hook up! Probably the closest to the pits/grandstands, but has the associated chav elements wandering through because of this.
Alternatively, go with the PH team or one of the established camping groups that provide bars, TV and breakfast. But half the fun is organsing that for yourself.
Synchromesh said:
Thanks Bantha.
We are tempted for to go for a private area, it's one of those trips we've all been wanting to do for a long time (and probably won't do again for a long time), so we may as well get it right.
How come you wouldn't recommend the Blue sites? Which sites would you recommend instead?
Blue Nord is the other side of the road from the track. I prefer to be trackside. This can be done in Tertre Rouge or Maison Blanche (ACO campsites) or at Team Langoustine or Travel Destinations (Private secure sites).We are tempted for to go for a private area, it's one of those trips we've all been wanting to do for a long time (and probably won't do again for a long time), so we may as well get it right.
How come you wouldn't recommend the Blue sites? Which sites would you recommend instead?
Synchromesh said:
Me and some mates are currently in the process of deciding whether to do Le Mans next year - it'll be the first time for all of us!
We've seen the PH option with 1st Tickets at Bleu Nord, and it seems like a good all round package. Would anyone who's stayed here recommend / advise against it?
Are they any other packages worth considering (preferably no more expensive)?
TIA,
Syncro
www.speedchills.com is worth a look.We've seen the PH option with 1st Tickets at Bleu Nord, and it seems like a good all round package. Would anyone who's stayed here recommend / advise against it?
Are they any other packages worth considering (preferably no more expensive)?
TIA,
Syncro
Much as I love where my group goes nowadays, I have to say to the OP that as a 1st timer, I would recommend booking a boggo campsite place and turning up with nowt but a tent, airbed and sleeping bag and working everything else out from there as we did back in the day. It's the purest experience which I think everyone should start with.
Gassing Station | Le Mans | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff