TOUR AUTO
ROUTE
INTRODUCTION
On Sunday morning, an exceptional parade will take place from 8:00 am to 10:00 am: more than 160 cars will parade in a prestigious convoy escorted by the Garde Républicaine. Starting from Place de la Concorde, they will drive up the legendary Avenue des Champs-Élysées to Place de l’Étoile, before making their way to the Grand Palais.
On Monday 4 May at 11:30 am, a press conference will be held on the BMW stand.
On Monday 4 May at 4:00 pm, visitors can attend the Aguttes auction, featuring 50 carefully selected lots, including collector cars, watches, wines & spirits, luxury luggage and automobilia.
The 2026 edition will highlight new partners, including MMA. With more than 1,600 agencies across France, the insurance company will meet the public through nine regional agencies hosting the Tour Auto caravan along the route, notably in Yonne, Allier, Lozère and Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
AXIAL will also use the Tour Auto as the setting for the AXIAL Olympiads, rewarding young talents within the network with the title of “Best Young Painter in the AXIAL network”.
Once again this year, a crew from the Paris Fire Brigade will take part. At the various Parc Fermés, the public will be able to take part in introductory life-saving first aid sessions and discover the profession of firefighter.
THE VILLAGE
The village will welcome the public day after day throughout the route, much to the delight of enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. Access to the Parc Fermés will be granted upon presentation of the official programme (€15), available for purchase on site.
Parc Fermés in the host towns:
- Saturday 9 May in Biarritz — Cité de l’Océan — from 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 5 May in Clermont-Ferrand — Grande Halle d’Auvergne — from 6:15 pm
- Wednesday 6 May at the Pont du Gard — Right Bank Car Park — from 5:30 pm
- Thursday 7 May in Toulouse — Musée Aeroscopia — from 5:00 pm
- Friday 8 May in Pau — Place de Verdun — from 5:00 pm
CIRCUITS
The timed circuit stages will be open to the public free of charge, giving spectators the opportunity to admire the cars on track:
- Tuesday 5 May at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Thursday 7 May at the Circuit d’Albi, from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Friday 8 May at the Circuit de Pau-Arnos, from 2:45 pm to 7:45 pm
- Saturday 9 May at the Circuit de Nogaro, from 10:00 am to 2:45 pm
LEG 0
Sunday 3 & Monday 4 May
GRAND PALAIS
The exhibition at the Grand Palais will be open on Sunday, May 3, and Monday, May 4, upon presentation of the official program, which is priced at €15. Visitors will be able to purchase the program on site or pre-order it now from the official ticket office.
VIP and hospitality packages will also be available, offering enthusiasts an exclusive experience.
LEG 1
Tuesday 5 May
CHÂTEAU DE COURANCES – CLERMONT-FERRAND
After the excitement of the checks under the restored nave of the Grand Palais, the peloton finally sets off. The official start, given at the majestic Château de Courances, marks the beginning of this 35th edition. The crews leave the Île-de-France region for a busy first day, a real warm-up for the mechanics. The highlight of this stage will be the first track confrontation on the Magny-Cours circuit, where the GTs and prototypes will finally be able to unleash their power. The convoy will then head to Clermont-Ferrand, at the foot of the Puy de Dôme,
for a well-deserved first night’s rest.
Circuit : Magny-Cours (free entry)
Special Stages : more information soon
Clermont-Ferrand Parc fermé access : under presentation of the official program “Le Point – Tour Auto 2026”
LEG 2
Wednesday 6 May
CLERMONT-FERRAND - PONT DU GARD
The second day promises a journey through time and breathtaking geography. Departing from the Auvergne region, competitors will dive into the winding terrain of the Massif Central. Between granite plateaus and ridge roads, driving requires absolute precision, both for the regularity specialists and the competition leaders. At the end of the day, the landscape softens to make way for the garrigue and Roman majesty: the arrival at Pont du Gard offers one of the most spectacular settings of the route, blending the aesthetics of period bodywork with millennial stone.
Special Stages : more information soon
Nïmes Parc fermé access : under presentation of the official program “Le Point – Tour Auto 2026”
LEG 3
Thursday 7 May
PONT DU GARD – TOULOUSE
Heading towards the Southwest. This third stage marks the Tour Auto’s return to a land of automotive passion. Passing through the Circuit d’Albi, a true institution of French motorsport, will be the day’s highlight. Competitors must handle rhythm changes between the Languedoc plains and the Tarn hills before reaching the “Ville Rose.” In Toulouse, the atmosphere promises to be electric as it welcomes these 200 gems of rolling heritage.
Circuit : Albi (free entry)
Special Stages : more information soon
Toulouse Parc fermé access : under presentation of the official program “Le Point – Tour Auto 2026”
LEG 4
Friday 8 May
TOULOUSE – PAU
This stage is often nicknamed the “Marathon.” The road climbs as the field approaches the Pyrenees. The terrain becomes more demanding, corners tighten, and engines are put to the test by the altitude. The confrontation on the technical Pau-Arnos circuit will help separate the podium contenders before the final day. The arrival in Pau, a city of automotive excellence with its historic Grand Prix, will be the perfect prelude to the Basque finale.
Circuit : Pau-Arnos (free entry)
Special Stages : more information soon
Pau Parc fermé access : under presentation of the official program “Le Point – Tour Auto 2026”
LEG 5
Saturday 9 May
PAU – BIARRITZ
The epilogue of this 35th edition takes place between the Pyrenean peaks and the Atlantic. For this final day, the crews cross the Basque Country, a land of tradition and steep roads ideal for the final special stages. One last run on the Nogaro circuit will allow drivers to settle the score one last time on the asphalt, stopwatch in hand. The reward awaits at the end of the road: a triumphal finish facing the ocean in Biarritz, where the champagne will finally flow to celebrate the winners and, above all, the passion for historic automobiles.
Circuit : Nogaro (free entry)
Special Stages : more information soon
Biarritz Parc fermé access : under presentation of the official program “Le Point – Tour Auto 2026”