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Périgord Karting Circuit in Teyjat: The largest karting circuit in Dordogne
Discover the Périgord Karting Circuit in Teyjat, in the Périgord Vert region. FFSA approved circuit, 1100-meter track, latest generation karts, competitions, groups, seminars and leisure activities in the Dordogne.
The Périgord Karting Circuit, located in Teyjat, in the Périgord Vert region, is a leading karting venue in the Dordogne. Thanks to its 1,100-meter outdoor track, approved by the FFSA (French Federation of Automobile Sport), it welcomes both beginner and experienced drivers in an environment designed to combine driving pleasure and safety.
The track alternates between long straights, technical corners, and fast sequences, offering varied driving that allows drivers to work on precision, racing lines, and vehicle control. The entire site is designed to accommodate different audiences: families, groups of friends, companies, associations, or motorsport enthusiasts.
The Périgord Karting Circuit is also a leisure venue accessible to several generations, with facilities adapted for children, teenagers and adults.
What specifically distinguishes it
The main advantage of the Périgord Karting Circuit lies in the quality of its facilities. Its FFSA-approved track guarantees driving conditions that meet the requirements of motorsport while remaining accessible to the general public.
The park is equipped with the latest generation of karts, regularly maintained to ensure comfort, performance, and reliability. Several categories are available to suit different ages and skill levels.
Children can discover karting from the age of 7 driving a 4hp kart in a safe area designed to teach the basics of driving. From the age of 11, young drivers can move up to a 9hp kart, allowing them to race on the full-size track.
From the age of 14, the 13 HP kart becomes accessible. This model, particularly popular, offers more power and precision to fully enjoy the 1100-meter track.
The site also features F1-style timing, allowing each driver to precisely track their lap times. This technology adds an extra dimension to driving sessions, whether for personal improvement or competition between participants.
Services and equipment
The Périgord Karting Circuit offers different packages adapted to individuals as well as groups.
Individual sessions allow you to discover the circuit freely, while several competition formats are organized for groups, birthdays, associations, companies or seminars.
The Sprint Race format typically includes free practice, a timed qualifying session, and a final with a standing start. This format replicates the main stages of a real motor race.
Those who enjoy strategy can choose the Endurance format, contested in relays with several drivers per team. Races can last one, two, or three hours depending on the organizers' needs. This format encourages coordination between teammates, consistent driving, and effective driver management.
The venue regularly hosts groups, corporate events, team-building activities, family outings, and gatherings with friends. The spaces are suitable for organizing private or professional events.
A catering area complements the services offered. Snacks are available throughout the day, while buffets can be arranged on request for groups and events.
The establishment also provides parking, reception areas and facilities designed for the comfort of visitors throughout their stay on the site.
The immediate environment
Located in Teyjat, the Périgord Karting Circuit benefits from a natural environment characteristic of the Périgord Vert, alternating between forests, valleys and preserved landscapes.
The setting makes it easy to combine a sporting activity with a day of sightseeing. The surrounding roads cross a countryside dotted with small villages, wooded areas and farmland typical of northern Dordogne.
This geographical location also facilitates access from several sectors of the department as well as from Charente and Haute-Vienne.
The site is a popular stop both for tourist stays and for day trips.
Anchoring in the territory
The Périgord Karting Circuit contributes to the leisure offerings of Périgord Vert, a territory recognized for the diversity of its outdoor activities and heritage.
The establishment welcomes a local clientele as well as many visitors who come to discover the Dordogne. Families on holiday, groups of friends or companies will find on site an activity to complement the cultural visits, hikes or gastronomic discoveries offered in the region.
Thanks to its FFSA approved circuit, its latest generation karts and its infrastructure adapted to different levels of practice, the site contributes to the development of sports leisure in the north of the Dordogne.
Practical information
The Périgord Karting Circuit is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 6 pm.
The activity is accessible from age 7, with several categories of karts depending on the age of the drivers.
The site welcomes individuals, families, groups, associations, companies as well as organizers of seminars, team-building days or private events.
Reservations are recommended for groups and competition packages in order to prepare for the organization of races and catering services.
What to discover within 30 km
Around the Périgord Karting Circuit, there are numerous opportunities for exploration. Just a few kilometers away, Piégut-Pluviers hosts one of the largest markets in the Périgord Vert region, much appreciated for its local producers, regional specialties, and friendly atmosphere. Nontron, the historic capital of the Périgord Vert, is known for its cutlery and heritage. Nature lovers can explore the many hiking trails of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, discover the valleys of the Côle, the Dronne, or the Bandiat rivers, or enjoy the wooded landscapes that characterize this part of the Dordogne. The villages of Saint-Estèphe, Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert, and Abjat-sur-Bandiat also offer opportunities to discover rural heritage, local markets, and regional producers, providing a perfect complement to a day dedicated to karting.
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