Photo Credit: Fred Chassaing
Course De Cote - Saint Gouéno & Saint Gouéno Masters
Hillclimb Details
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Located around the small village of Saint Gouéno in Brittany, the Hillclimb started in 1969 with a 2200m course. It quickly attracted many of the top Hillclimb drivers of the time including Martin, Sourd, Tarrès, Fréquelin and Courage.
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After years of interruption, 2003 saw it reborn with the “Montée Historique de Saint Gouéno” which has been running on the Friday ever since. With the enthusiasm of both the public and volunteers, 2005 saw the event grow with the restart of competition on the 2200m circuit. The first handful of UK & Irish competitors were invited to make up the numbers and compete as a support race.
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The 2005 edition was such a success that the organizing team were able to apply to organize the Final of the Coupe de France in 2007. With the help of the local and regional government, the circuit was extended to 3200m, completely resurfaced and installed with 2 rail safety barriers.
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The Saint Gouéno Masters was born as a support race with invited UK & Irish competitors competing on the same course and weekend as the highest level French drivers who were competing in the Championnat de France de la Montagne (CFM).
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The Hillclimb course functions as a circuit so cars are called to leave the paddock in groups to join the pre-grill and are taken in convoy to the start line, ready to complete a 3.2km timed section. After crossing the finish line, they continue back to the paddock without stopping, thereby forming an 8 km circuit loop.
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The course is a narrow section of tree lined closed public road. The route hugs the side of a valley with vertical banks on one side and a drop on the other, the middle section is fast (up to 230kph). Nearly all the corners are blind so in order to post a good time a good memory is required.
Spectator access is very good with popular viewing spots at the Fer à Cheval hairpin and the crossroads in the middle section (speed trap).
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The ‘après course' activities of the event have also gained legendary status as the event now with its own Music Festival (Festival Déjante) and has become known as, “The French Hillclimb Festival Weekend”. From Thursday to Sunday attendees can enjoy live entertainment and music alongside great food, drinks and camaraderie which is all laid on by the race organisers to make it a unique experience.
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The event is organised by C.L.A.P Gouenovais, Ecurie du Mene, Montée Bretagne Sport & Classic and Festival Déjante. It is run by over 600 volunteers and has become one of the favorites on the CFM calendar.
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Course length: 3200 metres (1.988 miles)
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Outright hill record: 1:11.990 – Geoffery SCHATZ, Nova Proto NP01-2, 04.06.2023
Masters Hill Record: 1:16.828 – Darren WARWICK, Dallara F399, 29.05.2016
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Address: Saint-Gouéno, 22330, Le Mené, Côtes-d'Armor
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Websites:
https://www.saintgouenomasters.com
https:// coursedecote-saintgoueno.fr
https:// www.cfm-challenge.co​​​​
Records
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Outright hill record: Marc PERNOT 1.11.834 Nova Proto NP01 Turbo 01.06.2025
FC/1 Production saloon cars, Ray Cunningham (Irl) 1.46.064 Morris Mini Cooper S 2024
FC/2 Production saloon cars, Dara Fay (Irl) 1:41.543 Susuki Swift 2022
FC/3 Production saloon cars Eanna Carroll (UK) 1:38.524 Honda Civic 2012
FC/4 Production saloon cars Mike Manning (UK) 1:34.022 Ford Puma 4x4 Turbo 2013
GT/1 Production sports cars Mick Lancashire (UK) 1:41.575 Avon Sprint 2010
GT/2 Production sports cars Mark Wallwork (UK) 1:50.058 Dax 4WD 2010
GT/3 Production sports cars Peter Cummins (Irl) 1:45.092 Darrian T90 GTR 2016
GT/4 Production sports cars Richard Williams (UK) 1:40.097 Porsche 911 CUP 2023
GT7/1 Seven-esque type cars Tim Nunn (UK) 1:34.018 Westfield Plays-Kool 2018 ​
GT7/2 Seven-esque type cars Ross Walker (UK) 1:37.132 Caterham HPC 2023
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GT7/3 Seven-esque type cars Tim Ralph (UK) 1:42.547 Caterham 620R 2024
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C3/1 Sports racing cars Rory Stevens (Irl) 1:38.650 Radical SR3 2018
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​C3/2 Sports racing cars Len Amy (UK) 1:29.887 Mallock MK32 2013.
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C3/3 Sports racing cars Rory Stephens (Irl) 1:27.854 Radical SR8 2016
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DE/1 Single seater racing cars Siobhan McCANN (IRL) 1:32.439 RAY 86F 2025
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DE/2 Single seater racing cars Toby Nielsen (UK) 1:25.831 OMS PR 2013
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DE/3 Single seater racing cars Darren Warwick (UK) 1:16.828 Dallara F399 2016
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DE/4 Single seater racing cars Simon McKinley (Irl) 1:22.822 Ralt RT2 2013​​​