Circuit du Grand Sambuc

Circuit du Grand Sambuc is a motorsport facility located at Chemin départemental 11, 13126 Vauvenargues, France, approximately 20 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. The circuit is situated in a protected natural setting covering 600 hectares, providing a scenic and environmentally sensitive location for motorsport activities.

The track measures approximately 2 kilometers (1,902 to 2,000 meters) in length and features 8 to 11 turns depending on the counting method. The circuit is characterized as tight and twisty with changes in elevation throughout the short layout. The long straight line measures 800 meters, where the fastest speeds exceed 180 km/h. The facility has a maximum noise level restriction of 98 dB. The circuit does not have pits or a gas station, reflecting its focus on track days and driver training rather than professional racing events. Circuit du Grand Sambuc is used for testing, track days, and driver training programs, offering a technical and challenging layout in a beautiful natural setting in the Provence region of southern France.