MotorLand Aragón guide: circuit, sectors and how to prepare your track day

MotorLand Aragón is one of the most complete circuits in Spain. At 5.344 km with 16 corners, it includes very different sectors: a technical first sector with linked corners, a mixed-pace second sector, and a third that ends at one of the longest straights in the country. Home of the Aragón MotoGP Grand Prix, the layout is well-equipped and demanding for both beginners and experienced riders.

General description

Located in Alcañiz (Teruel), about 100 km from Zaragoza and 280 km from Barcelona, MotorLand Aragón opened in 2009. The circuit has top-level facilities: wide pit garages, medical service, paddock areas with electricity, and good-quality tarmac.

Sectors and key zones

• Turn 1 (opening braking point): Very hard braking after the starting straight. One of the hardest references to learn in the first few laps.
• Sector 1 (turns 2-7): Technical linked sequence. Flow between corners matters more than individual corner speed. A mistake early here penalizes the whole sector.
• Turns 10-11 (fast esses): Direction change with the bike steeply leaned over. Requires confidence and good body position.
• Turn 14 (Sachs): Large constant-radius corner. Working the throttle from the apex is key to a good exit onto the main straight.
• Main straight: The longest section of the layout. High speeds and a very strong braking point at the end.

Which level is it suited for?

MotorLand Aragón works for all levels, but beginners will need more sessions to learn all the reference points on such a long layout. If it is your first visit, choose a beginner group or sign up for a riding course to learn the layout with an instructor before pushing the pace.

How to get there from Catalonia or Madrid

• From Barcelona: Approximately 3 hours via AP-2 and N-232, or A-23 from Huesca.
• From Madrid: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes via A-2 and N-232.
• Accommodation: Alcañiz has several hotels a few minutes from the circuit. Many riders arrive the day before to start the day rested.

What to keep in mind

• Bring extra fuel: consumption on track is higher and fuel station access during sessions can be limited.
• Wind in Aragón can be strong and shifts braking references. Build pace progressively when you arrive.
• Summer temperatures are high: stay hydrated, rest between sessions and return to the pits if you feel tired.

Plan your day at Aragón

Check upcoming track days at MotorLand Aragón and book early. Spots fill up faster here than at other circuits because of the popularity of the layout.