Circuit des Tonnes (Moto Club Brou)
Circuit des Tonnes (Moto Club Brou) at a glance
- Location
- Dampierre-sous-Brou, Eure-et-Loir
- Type
- motocross
- Length
- 1.55 km (0.963 mi)
- Surface
- soft earth (artificial track)
- Owner
- Moto-Club de Brou
- Address
- Les Tonnes
- Phone
- +33 2 37 96 01 12
Track map and layout
Known as Circuit des Tonnes or 'Les Tonnes', the Brou motocross track is a 1,550-metre artificial soft-earth circuit with a technical, hilly layout at Dampierre-sous-Brou in the Eure-et-Loir. Alongside the main circuit, the site includes a smaller educational track for younger riders on 65cc and 85cc machines, and the venue is licensed for motorcycles and sidecars, though quads are not permitted. Its rolling, technical character and long international hosting record have made it one of the more respected motocross venues in central France.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Main circuit | 1.55 km | 1,550 m, hilly and technical |
| Educational circuit | — | shorter track used for junior 65cc/85cc training |
Events and race weekends
The Moto-Club de Brou has organised more than 14 international motocross events at Circuit des Tonnes over the decades, earning repeated trust from the FIM and the French Motorcycling Federation. The venue is best known in recent years for hosting rounds of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship, including its return to the calendar for a June 2025 event after a year's absence, alongside French national sidecarcross and motocross championship fixtures such as a May 2026 French Sidecarcross Championship round.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIM Sidecarcross World Championship round | FIM Sidecarcross World Championship | June | hosted periodically; returned to the calendar in June 2025 |
| French Sidecarcross Championship round | French national sidecarcross championship | May | held at Brou, e.g. 24 May 2026 |
Getting there and parking
The circuit is at Dampierre-sous-Brou, near the town of Brou in Eure-et-Loir, about 70 km from Le Mans and roughly 5 km from junction 4 of the A11 motorway, making it an easy drive from Paris or Le Mans. Brou has a small local station; for onward or international travel, Chartres and Le Mans, both around 45 minutes away, offer better rail connections toward Paris.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) · about 120 min drive
- Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) · about 75 min drive
Parking
On-site parking for around 100 vehicles is provided, with additional arrangements for major international event weekends.
Junction 4 of the A11 motorway is only about 5 km from the circuit, making it a straightforward stop for visitors travelling between Paris and Le Mans.
Hotels and camping near Circuit des Tonnes (Moto Club Brou)
Brou itself has limited small-scale accommodation; Chartres and Le Mans, both under an hour's drive, offer a much wider range of hotels for visitors attending a major event weekend at the circuit.
Where to look
Chartres or Le Mans for a wider hotel selection; Brou for the closest, more limited options.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Circuit des Tonnes runs a regular schedule of licensed practice sessions for motocross and sidecar riders on set weekends, split by class and age group, alongside club and championship events; an FFM racing licence is required to ride, and quads are not permitted on the circuit.
Who runs days here
- Moto-Club de Brou (practice sessions)motorcycle
Typical cost: Practice sessions typically €15-€30 depending on class and day
Spectator guide
For its international sidecarcross and national championship events, Circuit des Tonnes draws motocross crowds to natural banking around the hilly course; the venue is otherwise a working club circuit without major permanent grandstands.
Seating
No significant permanent grandstands; spectating is from natural banking and hillside vantage points around the course.
Best places to watch
Elevated banking over the hillier sections of the layout gives the best overview of jumps and technical terrain during events.
Weather
- May-June: typical central French spring/early-summer weather, highs generally 18-22°C with a chance of rain
History of Circuit des Tonnes (Moto Club Brou)
A long-running club circuit
Circuit des Tonnes, at Dampierre-sous-Brou near the town of Brou in Eure-et-Loir, has been the base of the Moto-Club de Brou for decades. Built as an artificial, soft-earth motocross track with a technical, hilly 1,550-metre layout, the circuit developed a reputation among French clubs for the demanding nature of its terrain.
An international hosting record
Over the years, the Moto-Club de Brou has organised more than 14 international motocross events at the circuit, repeatedly earning the confidence of both the FIM and the French Motorcycling Federation to stage world and continental-level competition. This track record established Brou as one of the more significant motocross venues in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
A modern sidecarcross stronghold
In recent seasons the circuit has become particularly associated with sidecarcross, hosting rounds of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship, including a return to the world championship calendar in June 2025 after a year's absence, as well as French national sidecarcross championship rounds such as a May 2026 fixture.
A working training and racing venue
Beyond its headline events, Circuit des Tonnes functions as a busy weekend training venue, running licensed practice sessions split by age and class, including a dedicated educational circuit for junior 65cc and 85cc riders, keeping the Moto-Club de Brou's grassroots motocross community active alongside its international competition calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the length of the Brou motocross circuit?+
Circuit des Tonnes is 1,550 metres (about 0.96 miles), with a technical, hilly layout; a shorter educational circuit is also used for junior riders.
Does Brou host international motocross events?+
Yes, the Moto-Club de Brou has organised more than 14 international events, and the circuit hosts rounds of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship, including a June 2025 round.
Can the public ride at Circuit des Tonnes?+
Yes, licensed practice sessions for motocross and sidecar riders run on set weekends for €15-€30 depending on class and day; an FFM racing licence is required and quads are not permitted.
Where is the Moto Club Brou circuit located?+
The circuit is at Dampierre-sous-Brou in Eure-et-Loir, about 70 km from Le Mans and roughly 5 km from junction 4 of the A11 motorway.
What racing does Brou host now?+
Alongside FIM Sidecarcross World Championship rounds, the circuit hosts French national sidecarcross championship fixtures, such as a round held on 24 May 2026.
Other tracks nearby
- Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans) · 71 km · road course & oval
- Paris Street Circuit · 115 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Circuit de La Châtre - Maurice Tissandier · 194 km · road course
- Circuit des Écuyers · 204 km · road course
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours · 217 km · road course
- Circuit de Folembray · 219 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.