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🏟️ Address: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Rte de Circuit 55, Stavelot, Liège, 4970, Belgium Directions in Google Maps
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is located southeast of the village of Francorchamps, in the Belgian province of Liège. Parking is available to purchase during major events, but train and bus options are also very convienent.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Parking zones are typically made available in nearby fields for major events at the circuit:
Visitors can purchase a parking pass for the Yellow, Red, or Green areas, but cannot specify a car park within their chosen zone. Signs will guide drivers towards the different parking zones as they approach the circuit.
Parking passes must be printed and displayed in the car so they can be scanned on entry to the parking areas, which open at 06:00 on event days.
Unofficial parking is also available in the town of Malmedy, with shuttle bus services running from several points around town. Many locals also offer their driveways and private land for parking during events, and these options will be signposted (and usually cash only).
Taxis are available in the area, but pre-booking is strongly advised during major events. Taxis between Spa and Francorchamps cost around EUR €30, while the journey from Verviers-Central train station to the circuit would be closer to EUR €80.
City Shuttle services offer transport between the circuit and many cities in and around Belgium, including Aix-La-Chapelle, Anvers, Brussels, Charleroi, Düsseldorf, Eindhoven, Liège, Lille, Luxembourg, Maastricht, Mons, and Namur. Tickets can be purchased as single-day round-trips, with arrival to the circuit scheduled for 09:00 and departure at 19:00. Meeting points for initial departure to the circuit vary depending on the starting city. Tickets cost EUR €50-80.
Local TEC bus routes 395 and 294 take passengers between Francorchamps and Verviers-Central train station. Further information is available in the Train Travel Information section.
While Spa is a very small town in rural eastern Belgium, its popularity as a spa town Formula One host has encouraged several mid-range and high-end hotels to crop up in and around the immediate centre. Those who might prefer to stay in the countryside beyond the town will find a diverse selection of hotels, guest houses, farmhouses, chateaux, and more to accommodate them during their stay.
Food stalls are located throughout the circuit, with many clustered together in the F1 Fanzone near Eau Rouge. Typical offerings include burgers, hot dogs, fries, and kebabs. Beer is widely available, but there are no water bottle filling stations or drinking fountains, so bring your water with you.
Fans can bring their own food and drink into the circuit, although alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.
The circuit provides 4 access gates, with those at La Source and Ster the most efficient for most grandstand or general admission ticket holders. Combes is the best gate for fans seated in Silver 4, while Blanchimont is a great choice for those heading to the 17-27 area.
Toilet facilities are provided throughout the circuit.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are provided near the 2 accessible viewing platforms, designated PRM (Persons of Reduced Mobility). These are located at La Source and at the final chicane.
Circuit Grounds
The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is very hilly, and it may be difficult to explore for people who need walking aids or mobility vehicles. There are wheelchair accessible areas, but these are limited.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome, but the circuit must be informed in advance that they will be present. Fans can email the circuit at info@spagrandprix.com, or call +32 87 22 44 66.
The most convenient way to reach the circuit via train involves travelling to Verviers-Central station, which is located around 30 km from the circuit. This station is serviced by direct trains from Liège and Brussels, with journey times of around 30 minutes and 120 minutes respectively. Train tickets can be purchased from machines at train stations or in advance online.
From Verviers-Central, visitors can take TEC bus services 395 and 294 to Francorchamps. Buses leave from just outside the station, with service beginning at 07:40 and ending when the final bus returns to Verviers-Central at 18:40. Tickets cost approximately EUR €10 and can be bought from the driver on board. The journey between Verviers and Francorchamps takes around 45 minutes, and the walk from Francorchamps to the circuit is around 15 minutes.
The circuit offers a dedicated bicycle parking area close to the Blanchimont entrance.
Visitors can walk to the circuit from the nearby town of Francorchamps. The journey is approximately 1.2 km (14 min).
First Aid
The circuit provides numerous first aid stations, the locations of which are marked on signs and on leaflets provided at the circuit entrances.
Wifi
Free wifi is available through the network CircuitSpa_free.
ATM
There are no ATMs provided at the circuit, so fans requiring cash should bring it with them.
The following items cannot be brought into the circuit:
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has a capacity of approximately 70,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Rte de Circuit 55, Stavelot, Liège, 4970, Belgium.
