Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes

What Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes does

Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes is a 90-hectare motorsport complex located in Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues, Gard, France, operated under the public intermunicipal authority Alès Agglomération. The facility spans six distinct circuits — a reversible speed circuit (unique in France) with a 600m acceleration straight, a karting circuit, an asphalt rally track, two dirt rally tracks at Monteils and Saint-Brès, and a modular Formula E test track — supported by more than 6,000 m² of workshop space, 20 rental boxes of 45 m² each, and a 360 m² hospitality building with seminar, reception, and terrace facilities. It serves four primary customer segments: individual automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts accessing track days through third-party organizers (DB Sport, Spoon Racing, Accès Piste, MGB, Sprint Racing, PMMC, RDT), corporate clients using the venue for seminars and team building, resident racing teams and motorsport companies (Team Speedcar, CMR, CIP Green Power, Rallye Académie, ASK Cévenole), and industrial automotive/motorcycle firms conducting rolling tests on the circuits.

The underlying asset base is differentiated primarily by the reversible circuit configuration, the climate advantage of approximately 270 dry days per year with a 13°C average temperature, and a co-located ecosystem of teams, manufacturers, and service providers. Technology is conventional venue infrastructure — physical circuits, box rentals, event spaces — augmented by an environmental acoustic monitoring system managed by Hagerservices in coordination with the sous-préfecture d'Alès. Marketing is multi-channel (website, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, newsletter) and the brand is supported by partnerships with Total Énergies, La Mutuelle des Motards, and Groupe Laganier (KIA).

Revenue is generated through four streams: per-day track access fees (€30–€170 depending on organizer and vehicle type), multi-year box rentals to racing teams, corporate event and seminar venue hire, and industrial testing services. The business is operationally integrated with Alès Agglomération rather than a standalone commercial enterprise; pricing, occupancy, and revenue are not publicly disclosed, and the entity has no funding history or stock listing. Management comprises Patrick CATHELINEAU (Coordinateur) and Olivier BERTHELOT (Responsable général), with oversight from Christophe RIVENQ, President of Alès Agglomération.

Name

Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes

Legal name

Pôle Mécanique Alès-Cévennes

Website

https://pole-mecanique.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes is a 90-hectare public motorsport complex in southern France operating six circuits (speed, karting, rally, Formula E), 6,000 m² of workshops, and 20 rental boxes, serving individual track-day enthusiasts, corporate event clients, resident racing teams, and automotive industrial testers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Facility Services

NAICS

Racetracks (711212), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Race Tracks, Circuits & Motorsport Venues (MPAKAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsports Tracks & Racing Facilities (MPAKAEAC), Race Promoters & Event Organizers (Race Weekend Operations) (MPAKAGAC), Motorsports & Racing Experiences (THAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Motorsport circuit operations
• Track day rentals
• Corporate event hosting
• Racing facility rentals
• Industrial vehicle testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Track Access Fees: Revenue generated from selling track time to motorsport enthusiasts through organized track days, driving sessions, and circuit rentals. Various pricing tiers from different organizers (DB Sport, Spoon Racing, Accès Piste, MGB, Sprint Racing, PMMC, RDT).
2. Box Rental: 20 boxes of 45m2 each available for rental to racing teams and individuals, equipped with water and electricity.
3. Corporate Events and Seminars: Revenue from hosting corporate events, seminars, team building activities, and incentive programs in the Hospitality building with 360m2 of stands, 130m2 reception hall, and panoramic terrace.
4. Industrial Testing Services: Industrial rolling testing services for automotive and motorcycle companies using the circuits for product development and testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes operates a 90-hectare multi-discipline motorsport complex offering track access across six circuit types (reversible speed circuit, karting, asphalt rally, two dirt rally tracks, modular Formula E test track), rental of 20 equipped boxes (45 m² each), and a hospitality building for corporate seminars and team-building events. Revenue is generated by selling track time through direct bookings and third-party organizers (DB Sport, Spoon Racing, Accès Piste, MGB, Sprint Racing, PMMC, RDT), long-term box rentals to racing teams, industrial rolling testing for automotive and motorcycle manufacturers, and corporate venue hire in the Hospitality building.

Product overview

Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes is a multi-discipline motorsport facility spanning 90 hectares, featuring six distinct circuits including a reversible speed track (unique in France) with a 600m acceleration straight, karting track, asphalt and dirt rally tracks, and a modular Formula E test track. The facility provides approximately 6,000m² of workshops for resident companies. Core offerings center on track experiences for automobiles and motorcycles through organized track days by multiple providers (Sprint Racing, DB SPORT, Spoon Racing, Accès Piste, MGB, TEAM SLA, PMMC), with supporting corporate event services in a 360m² hospitality building. The ecosystem includes resident racing teams (Team Speedcar, Classic and Modern Racing, CIP Green Power), karting clubs (ASK Cévenole), rally schools (Rallye Académie), parts manufacturers (Vega France, Soben), and automobile constructors (PGO Automobiles).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Circuit Vitesse (Speed Circuit Rental)

Quantifiable outcome

• 140 licensed pilots in karting association alone
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Total ÉnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor energy company partner supporting the motorsport facility. Total provides energy solutions and marks its involvement in motorsports and the Alès region.
• La Mutuelle des MotardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing insurance partner of the first hour. In 2016, they chose to name the last corner of the circuit. Key supporter of motorcycle motorsport activities.
• Groupe Laganier (KIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal KIA automobile dealership partner. Provides electric vehicles (KIA e-Niro) to the circuit for operations, supporting the facility's image with eco-friendly technology.
• GN CACEIPAminorOthersNational Group of Automobile Circuits, Industrial Testing Centers and Associated Professions - industry body representing motorsport facilities.
• Alès AgglomérationcoreOthersLocal government authority overseeing the facility. Data protection responsibility rests with Monsieur Christophe RIVENQ, Président of Alès Agglomération.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps: Iconic Belgian motorsport circuit offering track days, racing events, and corporate experiences. Comparable full-service motorsport venue with international series hosting and OEM testing relationships.
• Nürburgring: German motorsport complex offering F1-grade GP circuit, Nordschleife, corporate events, and industrial testing. Comparable comprehensive motorsport ecosystem with multiple track configurations and consumer/corporate/OEM revenue streams.
• Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya: Major Spanish F1 circuit offering track days, corporate events, and industrial testing. Comparable F1-grade venue with similar revenue mix across consumer experiences, B2B, and automotive testing.
• Circuit Paul Ricard: Premier French motorsport circuit at Le Castellet offering Formula 1-grade track, corporate events, and industrial testing. Directly comparable business model across track rental, corporate hospitality, and automotive testing, but at larger scale and higher international profile.

Direct peers

• Jerez Circuit: Spanish motorsport circuit famous for MotoGP testing and motorcycle track days. Closely comparable mid-tier circuit with strong motorcycle track day culture, racing team operations, and industrial testing services.
• Algarve International Circuit: Portuguese motorsport circuit offering track days, racing events, corporate events, and OEM testing. Comparable mid-sized European circuit with similar revenue mix and multi-event programming.
• Bugatti Circuit (Le Mans): Smaller French circuit within the Le Mans complex offering track days, driving experiences, and corporate events. Comparable mid-sized French circuit with multi-discipline motorsport offerings.
• MotorLand Aragon: Spanish motorsport complex with multiple circuits including speed track, karting, and rally facilities. Closely comparable multi-discipline venue model with corporate events, racing teams residency, and diverse motorsport activities.
• Magny-Cours Circuit: French motorsport circuit in Nevers offering track days, corporate events, and OEM testing. Comparable mid-size French circuit with similar GTM motion across consumer track days, B2B events, and racing series hosting.

Regional players

• Ascari Race Resort: Spanish private members' motorsport resort offering exclusive track access, car storage, and hospitality. Comparable in combining track access, premium hospitality, and resident team ecosystem, though more exclusive/club-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PoleMecanique
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PoleMecaniqueAles
• Facebookfacebook.com/187041354716415
• Instagraminstagram.com/polemecaniqueales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/polemecanique

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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