Best motocross tracks in France 2026: where to ride, region by region

Looking for somewhere to ride motocross or enduro in France in 2026? Here's a selection region by region, with what makes each spot worth the trip.

01Île-de-France

Iton MX (Eure, 1 hour from Paris)

• Terrain: sandy, whooped out, well maintained.
• Riding session price: €25-30/day.
• Skill level: all levels, riding school on site.
• Why go: easy to reach from Paris, family atmosphere, decent bike park.

Lessay 91 (Essonne)

• Terrain: black dirt with elevation, more technical.
• Price: €25/day.
• Skill level: intermediate and up.
• Why go: a cool alternative to Iton, quieter mid-week.

02Hauts-de-France & Normandy

Carpiquet (Calvados)

• Terrain: the sand you'd expect on the Normandy coast.
• Skill level: pro, regional championships run here regularly.

Ernée (Mayenne)

• Terrain: MXGP, legendary.
• Skill level: pure competition, limited open riding days.

03South-East

Cuneo (Var)

• Terrain: rock, mountain, technical.
• Price: €30/day.
• Skill level: experienced enduro riders.

La Bastide-Murat (Lot)

• Terrain: varied enduro, forest + trails.
• Season: open May to October.

04South-West

Mende (Lozère)

• Terrain: rocks and woods, hard enduro.
• Skill level: experienced.

Saint-Jean-d'Angély (Charente-Maritime)

• Terrain: sand + timed sections, home of the French GP.

05Practical tips

• Book ahead for weekends — most tracks are full a week out.
• Check the noise category: some tracks cap you at 94 dB.
• Bring your FFM licence (the French federation licence), or budget €10-15 for a day licence depending on the spot.
• For enduro, check the environmental authorisation: you can't just ride anywhere.

06Track your riding days

Riding 10 different tracks in a season? A HOROTAG RUUVI counts the real engine hours of every session, and the app logs the track, the date and the conditions. When it's time to sell, you can pull out the full logbook.