Circuit of Ledenon

What Circuit of Ledenon does

Circuit de Lédenon is a private, family-owned motorsport facility (SARL) located in the Gard department of southern France, north of Nîmes, founded in 1970 by Jean-Claude and Sylvie Bondurand and officially homologated on June 16, 1973. The venue operates two distinct tracks — the 3.156 km FIA Grade 2 Competition Track (counter-clockwise, ≈38 gear changes per lap) and a 1.5 km Club Track — and supports five interlocking revenue streams: adult GT driving experiences (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Alpine, Caterham, Peugeot; €59–€419), Formula 4 programs (€330–€840), junior experiences for ages 8–18 (€59–€189), motorcycle track days and baptisms (€25–€175), and physical infrastructure rentals including 60 m² boxes at €120/day.

The business is direct-to-consumer, with an e-commerce-led model on ledenon.com plus event-ticketing through Weezevent for major championships (French Long Circuit Championship, French Superbike Championship, Promosport, Ultimate Cup Moto). Competitive licensing and competition organization are operated through two affiliated associations: ASA de Lédenon (created 1973, FFSA-affiliated) and Moto Club de Lédenon (created 1999, FFM-affiliated), which together supplied 307 members including 185 pilots in 2020 and underpin the circuit's role as a sanctioned French motorsport venue. The operation is staffed by 11–50 employees, supplemented by seasonal hires each event season, and relies on the FIA Grade 2 regulatory moat, a regionally unique counter-clockwise hilly layout, and an ecosystem of FFSA/FFM-affiliated officials as the primary barriers to entry.

Name

Circuit of Ledenon

Legal name

SARL Circuit de Ledenon

Website

https://ledenon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Circuit de Lédenon is a privately owned French motorsport circuit in the Gard department operating two FIA-sanctioned tracks and selling direct-to-consumer driving experiences, track days, Formula 4 programs, motorcycle events, and championship hosting to motorsport enthusiasts, licensed racers, families, and corporate teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Racing Circuit & Driving Experience Venue

NAICS

Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Tracks & Racing Facilities (MPAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsport Event Promoters & Race Organizers (MPAKADAE), Race Promoters & Event Organizers (Race Weekend Operations) (MPAKAGAC), Motorsports & Racing Experiences (THAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Motorsport racing venue
• Driving experience services
• Track day rentals
• Racing championships hosting
• Motorsport licensing association

Headquarters

HQ city

Lédenon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Driving Experiences (GT, Formula 4, Junior): The primary revenue driver. Offers adult GT driving experiences (€59–€419), Formula 4 packages (€330–€840), and junior driving programs (€59–€189). Revenue is one-time per session, with gift voucher format common.
2. Track Day Sessions (Autos & Motorcycles): Exclusive auto days (JAE) at €300 for 7 sessions, free practice sessions at €25–€30, and motorcycle track days at €175/day. Recurring seasonal revenue from enthusiasts.
3. Competition Entry & Event Revenue: Organizes and hosts competitions including the French Long Circuit Championship, French Superbike Championship, Promosport, and Ultimate Cup. Revenue from entry fees and spectator tickets.
4. Box Rental: 60 m² boxes rented at €120/day (non-competition) with a €500 security deposit and €50 deposit. Available one month before each event.
5. Merchandise & Boutique: Sale of branded merchandise including USB drives, books, and limited-edition Monopoly Circuit de Ledenon board game (500 copies).
6. Association Memberships (ASA & Moto Club): Annual memberships: ASA Ledenon at €55/year with benefits including 20% discount on training; Moto Club at €0 with free session offers and free event entries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Circuit de Ledenon is a racing circuit that operates two FIA-certified tracks (3.156 km Competition Track and 1.5 km Club Track) and sells driving experiences, track day rentals, personal vehicle coaching, racing competitions, motorcycle track days, junior driving programs, paddock box rentals, and branded motorsport merchandise. The circuit is the only counter-clockwise racing circuit in France and hosts major national championships including the French Superbike Championship, French Long Circuit Championship, Promosport, and Ultimate Cup.

Product overview

Circuit de Ledenon is a motorsport racing facility operating as a single-venue service provider rather than a software platform. The offering consists of two race tracks (the 3.156 km FIA Grade 2 Competition Track and the 1.5 km Club Track) supplemented by a broad portfolio of driving experiences. Core products include adult GT driving experiences in supercars (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Alpine, Caterham), Formula 4 racing experiences, junior driving programs for children ages 8-18, motorcycle track days and baptisms, coaching on personal vehicles, exclusive car days (JAE), free practice sessions, box rental, and an online merchandise store. Two sub-brands — the Moto Club de Ledenon (est. 1999, FFM-affiliated) and ASA de Ledenon (est. 1973, FFSA-affiliated) — manage competitive racing events including the French Superbike Championship and French Long Circuit Championship.

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Products and services

• Piste Compétition (Competition Track) The main racing circuit spanning 3.156 km, homologated FIA GRADE 2, recognized as the most hilly, winding, and technical track in France with approximately 38 gear changes per lap, running counter-clockwise. Available for licensing competitions, track days, and driving experiences.
• Piste Club (Club Track) A secondary 1.5 km track reserved for driving experiences, road safety operations, and vehicle development for manufacturers. Serves as the entry-level venue for amateur driving experiences.
• Stage de Pilotage GT Adulte (Adult GT Driving Experience) Adult driving experiences in high-performance supercars including Ferrari F8 Tributo, Lamborghini Gallardo and Huracan STO, Porsche Cayman S and 991 GT3 RS, Alpine A110S, Caterham Seven, and Peugeot 208 Racing Cup. Available on either Club or Competition tracks with prices ranging from €59 to €419 depending on vehicle and track.
• Stage Formule 4 (Formula 4 Experience) Driving experiences in Tatuus Formula 4 race cars with turbocharged 180 hp engines, carbon chassis, 6-speed paddle shift, and maximum speed of 250 km/h. Available in Discovery (€330, 6 laps), Half-day (€500, 10 laps), Joker (€649, 15 laps), and GP Experience (€840, 20 laps) packages. Includes full equipment with optional camera, franchise buyout, and lunch add-ons.
• Billetterie (Event Ticketing) Online ticket sales for major racing events hosted at the circuit including the French Superbike Championship, Ultimate Cup Moto, and Promosport Cup. Distributed via Weezevent ticketing platform.
• Journée Roulage Moto (Motorcycle Track Day) Full-day motorcycle riding sessions on the circuit with professional supervision, included self-service lunch, beginner coaching, RC insurance, tire service, and photo service. Priced at €175 per day, with optional coaching upgrade at €250.
• Baptême Moto (Motorcycle Passenger Experience) Passenger rides on high-performance motorcycles (200 cv) with professional instructors, priced at €99 per passenger.
• Baptême de Piste Auto (Car Track Baptism) Passenger experiences in Caterham Seven, Peugeot 208 Racing Cup, or Porsche Cayman S on either the Club or Competition track, priced from €25 to €69 depending on vehicle and track.
• Coaching sur Véhicule Personnel (Personal Vehicle Coaching) Coaching sessions for participants using their own vehicles on the circuit, with options for 2 sessions (€199), half-day (€399), or full-day group sessions (€699 for up to 4 cars). Includes option for RC circuit insurance at €15/person/day.
• Stage Junior (Junior Driving Experience) Driving experiences for children aged 8-18 without a driver's license, using vehicles with dual controls for safety. Available cars include Smart Roadster (from age 8, €59), Clio 4 RS (from age 10, €69), BMW M2 (from age 12, €89), Alpine A110S (from age 11, €89), Porsche Boxster (from age 12, €79), Ferrari F430 / Lamborghini Gallardo (from age 14, €99), and duo packages (€119-€189).
• Journées Autos Exclusives (Exclusive Car Days / JAE) Private track days for car enthusiasts and teams where participants can drive their own vehicles. Priced at €300 TTC for individuals or €300 HT for teams/companies. Includes 7 sessions of 30 minutes with up to 20 vehicles maximum on track. Available in GT/Berline and Formula/Proto/Kart categories.
• Entraînement Libre (Free Practice) Open practice sessions for all vehicle types and licensed drivers, with alternating car and motorcycle sessions every 20 minutes from 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30. Pricing at €25 for motorcycles and €30 for cars (plus €5 per passenger).
• Location de Box (Box Rental) Rental of 60 m² paddock boxes (12x5m) equipped with fire extinguisher, 32-inch TV, sink, electrical panel with 220V single-phase and 380V/32A power, and 2 electric curtains. Daily rate of €120 (outside competition), with €50 deposit and €500 security deposit. Available one month before each event.
• Boutique (Merchandise Store) Online store selling Circuit de Ledenon branded merchandise including limited-edition Monopoly Circuit de Ledenon board game (€45, 500 numbered copies), USB flash drive shaped like a Formula car (€15), and educational children's book 'Qui fait quoi sur un circuit' (€14).
• Championnat de France Long Circuit (French Long Circuit Championship) Hosting of the French Long Circuit Championship featuring Superkart, Open Formula Series, KZ2, TTI Carbon, and KZ2 Master Gentleman categories with free entry to spectators. Organized as part of the circuit's annual competition calendar.
• ASA de Ledenon (Automotive Sports Association Membership) Annual automotive sports association membership at €55/year, affiliated with FFSA and Ligue Auto Occitanie-Méditerranée. Benefits include 20% discount on free practice (€28 instead of €33), 20% discount on JAE (€240 instead of €300), waived RC insurance, privileged end-of-year track day, and 2 free spectator tickets for French GT Championship. Organizes all automobile races and administers practitioners, instructors, and officials. 307 members as of 2020 including 185 pilots.
• Moto Club de Ledenon (Motorcycle Club Membership) Free motorcycle club membership affiliated with FFM and LMOC, organizing all motorcycle races including French Superbike Championship and Promosport Cup France. Provides license issuance, official training, and member recruitment. Benefits include 1 free session per 5 purchased during free practice, waived RC insurance, 1 free entry to Promosport and 1 free entry to Superbike events.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• ALPINE NîmesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALPINE Nîmes is a flagship partner of Circuit de Ledenon. The partnership includes the use of ALPINE vehicles for junior and adult driving experiences (Alpine A110S), visibility on the circuit's official website, and cross-promotional activities.
• Chérie FM Nîmes AlèsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChérie FM Nîmes Alès is a media partner of Circuit de Ledenon, providing radio broadcast coverage and promotional mentions of circuit events and activities to its regional audience.
• Dafy-MotominorOthersDafy-Moto is listed as a partner on the circuit's website, likely providing motorcycle equipment or accessories for riders participating in track days and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Circuit Dijon-Prenois: Mid-sized French motorsport circuit offering track days, driving experiences, and club racing events. Highly comparable given similar size, French location, FFSA affiliations, and experiential offerings.
• Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours: Magny-Cours is another historic French motorsport circuit hosting FFSA/FFM-sanctioned championships and driving experiences. It competes head-to-head with Ledenon for French motorsport event hosting and experiential bookings.
• Circuit Paul Ricard: Circuit Paul Ricard is the most famous French motorsport circuit (FIA Grade 1), located in Le Castellet. It directly competes for French motorsport event hosting, driving experience bookings, and corporate hospitality, though it sits at a higher regulatory tier.
• Goodwood Motor Circuit: Historic British motorsport venue known for driving experiences, member events, and the Goodwood Revival. Comparable as a heritage racing circuit monetizing track time through experiences, memberships, and premium events.
• Circuit de Charade: Historic French motorsport circuit near Clermont-Ferrand hosting club-level racing and driving experiences. Most directly comparable French peer given similar size, FFSA-affiliated status, and hilly technical layout.

Regional players

• Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps: One of Europe's most iconic motorsport circuits, hosting F1 and major endurance events. While Belgian (not French) and significantly larger, it is directly comparable as a regional European racing facility competing for similar motorsport enthusiasts and corporate clients.
• Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya: Major Spanish motorsport circuit hosting F1 and MotoGP events with extensive driving experience programs. Comparable as a southern European motorsport venue with similar driving experience offerings and event-based revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Nürburgring: Germany's flagship motorsport complex with extensive driving experience programs (Tourist Drives, driving courses) and event hosting. Comparable as a large incumbent racing facility with diversified experience revenue streams.
• Circuit Bugatti (Le Mans): Part of the Le Mans complex, the Bugatti circuit hosts motorcycle races and driving experiences. Comparable as a French motorsport venue with FFSA/FFM championship affiliations and diversified experiential offerings.

Emerging players

• Ascari Race Resort: Private Spanish motorsport resort offering exclusive track days and driving experiences for high-net-worth enthusiasts. Comparable as a premium experiential motorsport venue targeting enthusiasts and corporate groups.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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