Industrielle Attitude : Hippodrome de Laval

Opened in September 1985, the Bellevue-la-Forêt racecourse is dedicated to trotting races, hosting 25 meetings a year. Designated a National Trotting Centre, it hosts top champions and Grand Prix events for the Tiercé, Quarté and Quinté+. Nestled in 45 hectares of lush greenery surrounding a lake, its 1,250-metre sand track makes it an exceptional venue well worth a visit. !! PRACTICAL INFORMATION !! • From Friday 2 to Friday 9 October 2026, tours are reserved for jobseekers, trainees and secondary school pupils • From Monday 12 to Friday 30 October: tours for the general public Prices: > Jobseekers*, trainees, secondary school pupils: FREE * For jobseekers, the cost of visits is covered by France Travail (€3 per person per visit) > Visits are not permitted for under-15s Booking is compulsory from 11 September! Online or at the Laval Tourisme reception. No tickets available on site on visiting days Recommendations: Please arrive at the scheduled tour time; you are expected Please follow the safety and hygiene guidelines provided. If you fail to comply, you will be refused entry to the tour Please do not smoke during the tours Please ask for permission before filming or taking photographs Flat, closed-toe shoes are required for all tours