PPAC

PPAC (École de Pilotage Rallye / Pôle Mécanique Alès) is a rally driving school founded in 2001 by ex‑Peugeot Sport driver Fabrice Morel. It runs instruction on the Pôle Mécanique Alès‑Cévennes motorsport complex near Saint‑Martin‑de‑Valgalgues.

Courses include one‑ to multi‑day stages, track sessions and passenger 'baptême' runs taught by qualified instructors (BPJEPS/DEJEPS and ex‑competitors). The venue uses dedicated asphalt and gravel rally test areas used by professional teams.

An introduction to rally driving techniques on closed asphalt and gravel tracks with classroom briefing and timed runs.

Look out for:

• Structured progression: warm‑up laps, technique drills, and timed stages.

• Qualified instructors with competition experience and recognized diplomas.

• Options for individual tuition, group stages, gift vouchers and corporate events.

• Passenger 'baptême' runs for non‑drivers (height minimum applies).

Best way to experience it:

Arrive with comfortable clothes and closed shoes, listen to the pre‑session briefing, and book a beginner stage if you’re new to rally driving to build skills before tackling longer courses.

• Located at Pôle Mécanique Alès‑Cévennes near Saint‑Martin‑de‑Valgalgues.

• Minimum driving age from 15 in supervised driving programs; passenger runs from about 1 m height.

• Instructors hold professional coaching diplomas and competition backgrounds.

• Sessions run on closed tracks; book in advance as dates are limited.