Racecourse - With a grass track (1330 m) and a trotting track (1220 m), one of the best in France, Saint-Galmier Racecourse is the only one which is floodlit in the Rhône-Alpes region. The Saint-Galmier hippodrome hosts nocturnal and semi-nocturnal horse races lit by track lighting. Created in 1890, it is the star attraction for race-goers who come to cheer on their favourite horses. Are you a stranger to the world of horse racing? Take a scheduled tour.
As one of the leading racecourses in the Centre-Est region, the Société hippique de Saint-Galmier-Saint-Etienne puts on an outstanding show at every meeting, making it a pleasure to follow the action while enjoying an excellent meal in one of its two panoramic dining rooms.
Horse meetings calendar available from the Saint-Galmier tourist information office, the Saint-Etienne tourist office and on the www.hippodrome-saint-galmier.fr website.
Are you new to the world of horseracing?
Come and take a behind-the-scenes look at the Saint-Galmier racecourse during a race meeting. Reservations at the Saint-Galmier Tourist Information Office: 04 77 54 06 08
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