The circuit de Haute-Saintonge, located in La Génétouze in Charente-Maritime, is a fast and technical 2.2 km track approved by FFSA and FFM. Inaugurated on June 15, 2009, it was designed by driver Jean-Pierre Beltoise to promote driving education and mechanical leisure. With its two 650-meter straights, its rolling terrain and its 7 technical turns, it offers intense speed sensations in a secure setting.

History of the circuit de Haute-Saintonge

The project of the circuit de Haute-Saintonge was born from the will of Jean-Pierre Beltoise, a legendary driver, and Claude Belot, president of the Communauté de communes de la Haute-Saintonge, with the support of Dominique Bussereau, Secretary of State for Transport. The circuit was inaugurated on June 15, 2009 with a philosophy of sustainable development and education for good citizen driving. The site also includes a 1,055 m karting track.

Track and Technical Characteristics

The circuit de Haute-Saintonge measures 2.2 km with 7 fast and technical turns: banked turns, hairpins, double lefts and blind curves. The track, 11 to 15 meters wide, follows the natural rolling terrain of the south of Haute-Saintonge. Two 650-meter straights allow you to reach 250 km/h. The abrasive surface offers high grip. The sound limit is 95 dB.

Driving tips: Be vigilant for handlebar wobble after the break to the left when exiting the first straight. Take the apex late in the fast turns to maximize acceleration. Spot the bump on the outside of a turn and the negative camber at the exit of the last hilly turn. The track is quick to memorize but requires precision.

Access and Practical Information

The circuit is located at Pôle Mécanique de Haute-Saintonge, Le Petit Châtaignier, 17360 La Génétouze, in Charente-Maritime. Access via D157. The 5,000 m² paddock has 6 boxes and 14 surveillance cameras. The circuit is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why ride at Haute-Saintonge?

The circuit de Haute-Saintonge is popular for its fast and rolling track, accessible to riders of all levels. The two 650 m straights offer sensations of speed, while the 7 technical turns allow you to work on your riding. The generous width of the track (up to 15 m) promotes safe overtaking. An ideal circuit for motorcycle track day in the South-West.

Information

Length: 2.2 km
Turns: 7
Country: France
Surface: Asphalt
Max speed: 250 km/h
Opened: 2009
Track width: 11 m
Events: roulages moto, track days, stages de pilotage moto, formations à la conduite, compétitions karting, événements automobiles, CD Sport

Contact

05 46 04 08 10 [email protected] Website

Recommended tire pressures for Haute Saintonge

Find the manufacturer recommended tire pressures for riding at Haute Saintonge. Indicative values to adapt to conditions.

Bridgestone tire pressures for Haute Saintonge

Battlax Hypersport S22 Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.80

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

Battlax Hypersport S23 Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.80

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F 2.40

R 2.40

Battlax Racing R10 Track Day

Cold

F 2.00

R 1.50

Warmers

F 2.10

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.20

R 1.80

Battlax Racing R11 Track Day

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.60

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

Battlax RS10 Track Day

Cold

F 1.90

R 1.80

Warmers

F 2.10

R 2.00

Hot

F —

R —

Battlax V01 Slick

Cold

F 1.90

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.10

R 1.40

Hot

F 2.20

R 1.50

Battlax V02 Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.30

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.45

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.55

Battlax W01 Rain

Cold

F 2.20

R 2.20

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

Model	Type	Cold		Warmers		Hot
		F	R	F	R	F	R
Battlax Hypersport S22	Sport Route	2.10	1.80	—	—	—	—
Battlax Hypersport S23	Sport Route	2.10	1.80	—	—	2.40	2.40
Battlax Racing R10	Track Day	2.00	1.50	2.10	1.70	2.20	1.80
Battlax Racing R11	Track Day	2.10	1.60	—	—	—	—
Battlax RS10	Track Day	1.90	1.80	2.10	2.00	—	—
Battlax V01	Slick	1.90	1.60	2.10	1.40	2.20	1.50
Battlax V02	Slick	2.10	1.30	2.20	1.45	2.30	1.55
Battlax W01	Rain	2.20	2.20	—	—	—	—

Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Bridgestone Track Day Chart 2024

Continental tire pressures for Haute Saintonge

ContiRaceAttack 2 Street Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.80

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

ContiRaceAttack Endurance Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.40

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.60

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.70

ContiRaceAttack Medium Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.30

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.60

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.70

ContiRaceAttack Soft Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.30

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.60

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.70

ContiTrack Track Day

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.40

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.50

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.60

Model	Type	Cold		Warmers		Hot
		F	R	F	R	F	R
ContiRaceAttack 2 Street	Sport Route	2.10	1.80	—	—	—	—
ContiRaceAttack Endurance	Slick	2.10	1.40	2.20	1.60	2.30	1.70
ContiRaceAttack Medium	Slick	2.10	1.30	2.20	1.60	2.30	1.70
ContiRaceAttack Soft	Slick	2.10	1.30	2.20	1.60	2.30	1.70
ContiTrack	Track Day	2.10	1.40	2.20	1.50	2.30	1.60

Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Continental Racing Tires Flyer 2025

Dunlop tire pressures for Haute Saintonge

D212 GP Pro Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.05

Warmers

F 2.35

R 1.25

Hot

F 2.55

R 1.45

D212 GP Racer Track Day

Cold

F 2.00

R 1.10

Warmers

F 2.10

R 1.20

Hot

F 2.20

R 1.40

KR 106/108 Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.05

Warmers

F 2.35

R 1.25

Hot

F 2.55

R 1.45

SportSmart TT Sport Route

Cold

F 2.00

R 1.70

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

Model	Type	Cold		Warmers		Hot
		F	R	F	R	F	R
D212 GP Pro	Slick	2.10	1.05	2.35	1.25	2.55	1.45
D212 GP Racer	Track Day	2.00	1.10	2.10	1.20	2.20	1.40
KR 106/108	Slick	2.10	1.05	2.35	1.25	2.55	1.45
SportSmart TT	Sport Route	2.00	1.70	—	—	—	—

Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Dunlop officiel

Metzeler tire pressures for Haute Saintonge

Racetec RR Track Day

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.80

Racetec RR Slick Slick

Cold

F 2.20

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.30

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.40

R 1.80

Racetec TD Track Day

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.50

Warmers

F 2.30

R 1.70

Hot

F —

R —

Sportec Interact Sport Route

Cold

F 2.00

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.10

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.20

R 1.80

Sportec M7 RR Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.80

Model	Type	Cold		Warmers		Hot
		F	R	F	R	F	R
Racetec RR	Track Day	2.10	1.60	2.20	1.70	2.30	1.80
Racetec RR Slick	Slick	2.20	1.60	2.30	1.70	2.40	1.80
Racetec TD	Track Day	2.10	1.50	2.30	1.70	—	—
Sportec Interact	Sport Route	2.00	1.60	2.10	1.70	2.20	1.80
Sportec M7 RR	Sport Route	2.10	1.60	2.20	1.70	2.30	1.80

Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Metzeler flyer pressions

Michelin tire pressures for Haute Saintonge

Power 6 Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.90

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

Power Cup 2 Track Day

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.50

Warmers

F 2.40

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.40

R 1.70

Power Cup EVO Track Day

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.50

Warmers

F 2.30

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.40

R 1.70

Power GP Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.90

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F 2.40

R 2.30

Power GP2 Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.90

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F 2.40

R 2.30

Power Performance Cup Track Day

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.30

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F 2.40

R 1.70

Power Rain Rain

Cold

F 2.30

R 1.80

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

Power Slick 2 Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.50

Warmers

F 2.40

R 1.70

Hot

F —

R —

Power Slick EVO Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.30

Warmers

F 2.30

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.40

R 1.80

Power Supermoto Slick Supermoto

Cold

F 1.80

R 1.60

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F 2.00

R 1.90

Model	Type	Cold		Warmers		Hot
		F	R	F	R	F	R
Power 6	Sport Route	2.10	1.90	—	—	—	—
Power Cup 2	Track Day	2.10	1.50	2.40	1.70	2.40	1.70
Power Cup EVO	Track Day	2.10	1.50	2.30	1.70	2.40	1.70
Power GP	Sport Route	2.10	1.90	—	—	2.40	2.30
Power GP2	Sport Route	2.10	1.90	—	—	2.40	2.30
Power Performance Cup	Track Day	2.10	1.30	—	—	2.40	1.70
Power Rain	Rain	2.30	1.80	—	—	—	—
Power Slick 2	Slick	2.10	1.50	2.40	1.70	—	—
Power Slick EVO	Slick	2.10	1.30	2.30	1.70	2.40	1.80
Power Supermoto Slick	Supermoto	1.80	1.60	—	—	2.00	1.90

Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Michelin officiel

Pirelli tire pressures for Haute Saintonge

Diablo Rain Rain

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.70

Warmers

F 2.30

R 1.90

Hot

F —

R —

Diablo Rosso IV Corsa Sport Route

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.80

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F —

R —

Diablo Superbike Pro Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.80

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.80

Diablo Superbike SC Slick

Cold

F 2.10

R 1.70

Warmers

F 2.20

R 1.90

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.90

Diablo Supercorsa SC V3 Track Day

Cold

F 2.00

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.10

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.90

Diablo Supercorsa SC V4 Track Day

Cold

F 2.00

R 1.60

Warmers

F 2.10

R 1.70

Hot

F 2.30

R 1.90

Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 Sport Route

Cold

F 2.00

R 1.70

Warmers

F —

R —

Hot

F 2.30

R 2.10

Diablo Wet Rain

Cold

F 2.20

R 2.00

Warmers

F 2.40

R 2.00

Hot

F —

R —

Model	Type	Cold		Warmers		Hot
		F	R	F	R	F	R
Diablo Rain	Rain	2.10	1.70	2.30	1.90	—	—
Diablo Rosso IV Corsa	Sport Route	2.10	1.80	—	—	—	—
Diablo Superbike Pro	Slick	2.10	1.60	2.20	1.80	2.30	1.80
Diablo Superbike SC	Slick	2.10	1.70	2.20	1.90	2.30	1.90
Diablo Supercorsa SC V3	Track Day	2.00	1.60	2.10	1.70	2.30	1.90
Diablo Supercorsa SC V4	Track Day	2.00	1.60	2.10	1.70	2.30	1.90
Diablo Supercorsa SP V4	Sport Route	2.00	1.70	—	—	2.30	2.10
Diablo Wet	Rain	2.20	2.00	2.40	2.00	—	—

Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Pirelli TDB

Frequently asked questions about Circuit Haute Saintonge

How much does it cost for a track day at the circuit Haute Saintonge?

The prices for a track day at the circuit Haute Saintonge vary. You will find days at 115€, but also up to 279€. The median price is 115€.

Which organizers offer track days at the circuit Haute Saintonge?

Several organizers offer track days at the circuit Haute Saintonge. You can ride with VITESSE PERFORMANCE, Book a bike, Moto Club Airbus Nantes, or Slider Endurance. Check the calendar for dates and availability.

What level is required to ride at the circuit Haute Saintonge?

The circuit de Haute Saintonge welcomes all levels of riders, from beginner to expert. Some organizers offer sessions dedicated to beginners, while others group riders by level (Beginner, Confirmed, Expert, Intermediate). Make sure you choose a session adapted to your experience to ride safely.

How to register for a track day at the circuit Haute Saintonge?

You can find all the track days at the circuit de Haute Saintonge and register directly on PlanTrackDay. More than 35 track day events are planned. Check the site regularly so you don't miss new dates and promotions.

What is the length of the circuit Haute Saintonge?

The circuit de Haute Saintonge extends over 2.2 km. Its surface is entirely asphalted. It is a fast circuit with long straights and varied turns.

What is the sound limit at the circuit Haute Saintonge?

The sound limit at the circuit Haute Saintonge must be confirmed with each organizer. Respecting this limit is essential to be able to ride. Provide a compliant exhaust or a dB killer if necessary.