GRAND LE MANS
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An overview of your process
Arrival
Individual journey to Nice Airport/FR — from there, the ESC shuttle takes you to the hotel.
Check-in is usually possible from 15:00 (early check in subject to availability)
17:30: Welcome aperitif on the hotel terrace, presentation of the team & tour program, getting to know the participants
18:30: DINNER
The hotels & stages
PRO-VENCE!
Cantemerle Hotel & Spa
https://www.cantemerle-hotel.com/en/
Start in Vence, above the Côte d'Azur. First aperitif with a game of petanque with a view of the sea. The next morning: straight into the first mountain stage, through the Verdon Gorge and further north.
TOUR de FRANCE
Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa
https://www.grandesrousses.com/en/
Iconic alpine pass from the 2026 Tour de France. Challenging altitude, legendary curves — crowned by a spectacular evening in the Alps.
WINE & ROADS
COMO Le Montrachet
https://www.comohotels.com/france/como-le-montrachet
Switch to Bourgogne: flowing country roads, vineyards and perfect asphalt. Pleasure meets driving dynamics — with a stylish evening in the heart of one of Europe's best wine regions.
GRAND ARRIVAL
Les Tresorieres
https://www.lestresorieres.com/
Last stage towards Le Mans. Quick connections combined with selected branch routes through the Morvan or along the Loire. Arrival in Tours, within walking distance of the Sarthe racetrack for the highlight of the weekend — Le Mans Classic!
LE MANS CLASSIC
On Saturday after breakfast, we set off together again at 10:00 a.m. and drive to the racetrack. Parking and admission are included. The setup for Le Mans Classic is more like Goodwood than the Le Mans 24h race — there are several paddocks with different focal areas, actions and also stands. Many different classes from different years compete against each other on the track. We are preparing another special highlight, stay tuned!
Program: https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/information/programme/
DEPARTURE or EXTENSION
On Saturday evening from Le Mans train station: either by TGV directly to Paris CDG airport in 1.5 hours or back via Paris, whether with a stopover or on the TGV. Tickets are not part of the tour, we are happy to help with coordination or booking.
If you want an extra dose of Le Mans Classic: tickets are included for the weekend and we still have a few rooms from Saturday to Sunday at the hotel in Tours on option — see option extra night (first come first serve).
Your sports car goes back by truck.
The schedule is subject to change.
Good to know:
FOR WHOM?
For everyone, whether you are a fast sports driver or a connoisseur who wants to enjoy a demanding tour with like-minded people, whether as a solo driver or with a co-pilot. We split the group of 12 into 3 small groups of approx. 4 vehicles per coach. The groups are differentiated in terms of speed; a change is possible. The coach navigates and sets the pace, you stay tuned and enjoy!
SERVICE
An organizational angel accompanies every tour, coordinates the group via WhatsApp chat and takes care of the departure times of the day. Our service technician is on site and provides assistance with topics such as air pressure or vehicle checks during the tour. The ESC shuttle transfers your luggage every day and can also take one or the other passenger with you, if desired.
VEHICLE
Sports cars of all types — in the past, the participating vehicles were relatively up to date and usually had over 400 hp. Our tour is not designed for classics or youngtimers. If you have any further questions about the choice of vehicle, please feel free to contact us. We also offer the ESC fleet as Car4Go for Grand Touring, feel free to check out the options!
In general, the vehicle should be well prepared for the tour: tires and brakes should not be at the wear limit (better over 50%) - although we are not on the racetrack, we will complete approx. 1200 km very sporty in 3 full days of driving. If you can, install wheels with road tires and not the semislicks — these offer more comfort and also more safety against aquaplaning in the event of a downpour. Fuel is not included in the tour price.
VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION
Your vehicle can be dropped off at Paddock 7 in the Frankfurt area or at our shipping company in the Stuttgart area up to about 1 week before the start of the tour. The shipping company takes care of the transport and always prepares a status report including pictures before loading; we are happy to share this with you. Transport is closed and insured (details). It is advisable to hand over the vehicle with a full tank of gas so that we can start the tour smoothly on day 2.
CATERING
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are included — the minibar and drinks outside meals must be paid individually. Water in the vehicle is provided daily.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our Grand Touring project manager Sebastian Becker via email sb@e-s-c.de or mobile at +49 (0) 176 6363 9221 or as usual on the ESC hotline: +49 (0) 6172 923 920