Karting near Gérardmer is possible without leaving the area: a certified outdoor track sits in Gerbépal, a few kilometres from the lake, and a covered track exists near Le Ménil for rainy days. This guide brings together the track, minimum age and pricing information published by the operators, worth checking before you go since prices and hours shift from one season to the next.
Manacha Kart, the outdoor track in Gerbépal
The closest karting track to Gérardmer is Manacha Kart, based at the Col du Plafond in Gerbépal, a neighbouring village. The 600 metre outdoor track is certified by the FFSA (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile), with technical bends and a long straight.
Several vehicle categories are on offer:
- Children’s karts (160 cc): open from age 7, with a minimum height of 1.20 m
- Adult karts (270 cc): open from age 14
- Two seater (270 cc): the driver must hold a driving licence, the passenger must be at least 1.20 m tall
- Electric cars and mini digger: aimed at younger children, from age 3, outside the karting track itself
A bar and food service are available on request (48 hours ahead according to the operator), which makes it possible to organise a birthday party or a group outing on site.
Prices listed by the operator
The prices published by Manacha Kart at the time of writing are as follows, for reference:
- Adult session (10 min): around 20 euros, or 34 euros for two sessions on weekdays outside school holidays
- Child session (10 min): around 17 euros, or 30 euros for two sessions on weekdays outside school holidays
- Two seater (10 min): around 27 euros
- Children’s birthday party: 15 euros per child, from 8 participants, with one session included
- Passes: around 200 euros for 10 adult sessions, 170 euros for 10 child sessions
These prices may change: check the current rates on manachakart.com before you go.
Opening hours and seasons
The track runs on two periods announced by the operator:
- Summer (Easter to All Saints): Wednesday to Friday and weekends, 9am to 7:30pm, every day during school holidays
- Winter (All Saints to Easter): Wednesday to Friday 1pm to 5pm, weekends 1pm to 6pm, every day during school holidays depending on weather
As with any outdoor activity in the Vosges, a phone call before heading out remains useful if there is any doubt about the weather or whether the track is actually open.
To reach the track: 03 29 57 03 18 or manachakart@gmail.com.
Indypark, the covered alternative for rainy days
As a backup plan in case of bad weather, Indypark offers a covered 250 metre karting track in Le Ménil, in the neighbouring valley on the La Bresse side. Access there starts from age 7 with a minimum height of 1.30 m, slightly stricter than the Gerbépal requirement. A games room, a bar and a drift trike activity round out the offer.
Hours differ outside school holidays and during holidays, with some evening openings on certain days of the week: it is best to check the day’s schedule on indypark.fr before heading over. Contact: 03 29 25 34 17.
This covered track offers a useful backup option for a family stay, to combine for example with a tree climbing outing in Gérardmer on sunny days.
Planning your day around karting
Karting works well for a half day, as part of a broader programme around the lake. For the rest of the stay, our guide Gérardmer, gem of the Vosges covers the other activities in the area: swimming, water sports, walks from the town centre.
For a different motorised activity during the same stay, head to Le Thillot and the Hautes Vosges, which brings together other leisure options in the massif. Families looking for a nature outing after the track can also check our guide to the Vosges Reindeer Farm.
Key points
Karting near Gérardmer mainly means Gerbépal, at Manacha Kart, on a certified outdoor track open from age 7. Indypark, in Le Ménil, offers a covered alternative for rainy days, with a similar access age but a slightly higher minimum height. The prices and hours listed in this guide come from the operators and shift with the seasons: a phone call or a check of the official site before you go helps avoid disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you go karting near Gérardmer?
The closest track is Manacha Kart, in Gerbépal, a neighbouring village to Gérardmer. It is a 600 metre outdoor track certified by the FFSA. A covered alternative, Indypark, is located in Le Ménil, on the La Bresse side.
What age do you need to be to drive a kart at Manacha Kart?
Children's karts (160 cc) are open from age 7, with a minimum height of 1.20 m. Adult karts (270 cc) require age 14. A two seater option (270 cc) lets a passenger ride along with a driver who holds a driving licence.
How much does a karting session cost in Gerbépal?
The operator lists a price of around 20 euros for a 10 minute adult session and 17 euros for a child session, with reduced rates for two sessions outside school holidays. These figures are published by Manacha Kart and can change: check them on manachakart.com before you go.