Francorchamps: Motorsport, Nature and History

Francorchamps combines an impressive motorsport history with walks, playful discoveries and historic sites. When choosing a holiday apartment for your stay, you can decide for yourself what to focus on during your trip: intense experiences at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, activities in nature or an exploration of the area's eventful history.

Up-Close Motorsport at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

At the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, visitors can experience two laps of the track as a passenger in an Alpine A110 with an experienced driver. This format is aimed at anyone who would like to get to know the Circuit from more than just a spectator's perspective. Another option is the Public Driving Experience, which allows amateur drivers to take their own cars onto the track. No timing takes place, so the experience is not designed as a competition.

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has a motorsport history dating back to 1921. For planning your trip, this means you can combine your visit with a specific driving experience or focus on the historical development of the Circuit. Which option is better suited to your stay depends on whether you want to drive yourself, ride as a passenger or discover the history of the site.

Walks, Games and Nature at the Circuit

Circuitsp’Adventure is a nature walk almost 1.5 kilometres long. The route crosses the Eau Rouge from one bank to the other, using bridges and, in some sections, walkways. This creates an outing that combines physical activity with a special setting. The route is also designed as a playful and educational hike in the heart of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

Along the way, Circuitsp’Adventure includes sporting activities and games. Visitors can also discover the local fauna and flora using educational information panels. For families, this approach offers different ways to spend a day: children can occupy themselves with the games, while the surroundings provide opportunities for shared observations and conversations. The length of almost 1.5 kilometres also helps you take the route into account when planning your day.

A second walk is the Balade du Centenaire. It is dedicated to the centenary of the Circuit. The route leads across the Circuit grounds past large helmets. Each of these helmets represents a decade in the Circuit's history from 1921 to 2021. In this way, the Balade du Centenaire complements the sporting activities with a tour that makes the Circuit's development visible in chronological order.

Historical Traces at the Ancienne Douane

The Ancienne Douane offers another way to explore the history of the area. The building was constructed in 1870 and served as a customs office for the Prussian authorities until 1914. This means that the focus here is not only on motorsport history, but also on a specific historic site with its own function.

The Ancienne Douane was also connected with the Grand Prix des Voitures de Série: part of its grounds was used as a parc fermé for the event. This detail makes the connection between the historic building and motorsport history tangible without equating the two subjects. Anyone interested in past uses and the development of the Circuit will find a special point of reference here.

Orientation for Your Stay

The “Playground of Francorchamps” is located behind the church in a quiet area. Access is from the left-hand side of the church. Another point of interest is the “Tourist Info point of Francorchamps”, an information centre for passing tourists. It is open at certain times of the year.

When choosing your accommodation, you can consider which of these experiences should shape your stay. A holiday apartment is suitable for a trip that you would like to plan flexibly between motorsport, walks and historical discoveries. It is particularly sensible to organise your desired activities in advance and then check the location of your accommodation within Francorchamps. This leaves room for active experiences as well as quieter hours and shared discoveries.

For the overarching travel overview: Stavelot.