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BELGIAN FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX

Airport

Brussels International Airport, or Cologne Airport in Germany, are approximately the same distance from the circuit - 110km and 90km respectively. The closest airport is in Maastricht, but it can be more difficult to get a direct flight. All airports have the usual taxi and bus services but you will probably want to take a train or drive to the towns near the circuit.

Accommodation

There are a number of smaller accommodation options close to the circuit in the beautiful town of Spa but these sell-out quickly. More likely you will need to look in Liege, Aachen, or Maastricht. These towns are a reasonable distance from the rural setting of the circuit and so make sure you plan your travel ahead.

Camping is a popular choice over race weekend and temporary campsites are set-up by both the circuit and local landowners. Because of their temporary nature, these campsites usually have only very basic facilities and are not as secure as some permanent campsites. The privately run Elephant campsite has received positive feedback from customers and can be found at http://www.francorchamps-camping.com.

Useful information and assistance on accommodation can be obtained from the Belgian Tourist Office at www.belgiumtheplaceto.be

Getting to the Circuit

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is located in the scenic Ardennes forest region. It's worth bring an umbrella because showers are not uncommon. You may want to consider the following for travel to the circuit:

• Train - you can take a train into Spa or Verviers and then transfer to the circuit.
• Free Sunday Shuttle - a free shuttle bus for Sunday-only ticketholders can be pre-booked with tickets. See the transport page of the shop for full information.
• Weekend Shuttle - a regular shuttle bus runs between Verviers train station and the La Source entrance of the circuit over Grand Prix weekend for €6.00 payable on the day.
• Taxi - taxis go to and from the circuit. Try to arrange a pickup in advance to avoid waiting at the end.
• Car - the circuit provides payable parking but these are temporary areas mainly based in fields. Take the E42 or E25 to the circuit - the most suitable route will depend on your tickets and entrance gate.

A shuttle services runs between the different entrances of the circuit if you arrive in a different location to your entry gate.

Interactive Map

The interactive map below shows the location of Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps. Use the controls to view the circuit as a traditional map or as satellite images, move around, and zoom in and out.