Alp-tastic!

[marcpardoe]

Hi all,

Getting ready to hit the Alps at the end of the week for 5 days of pure pleasure!
Haven't been befor but im going with friends who have. Any Suggestions or last minute tips would be V.V greatfull!
Oh im in an 06 Exige S (with Air-con thank god!!)

Thanks in advance..........

[anonymous-user]

Swiss Alps are a nightmare with bikers on Sundays.

[Stu_00]

Did a simlier trip a couple of times this year. Really recommend a couple of places en route that are amazing Lotus roads.

This route is very good - try doing it on a weekday if you can - mind out for cyclist etc !

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&ge...

(D10 from Munster, taking the winding roads to Uffholtz, a very good road !)

Also try some of Ardennes around Bouillon if you wont to break the journey up. Really nice flowing roads only about a couple hours from the ferry etc.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&ge...

Cheaper fuel can be found in Luxembourg & Switzerland, plus you can get 100 Ron now at Shell in Switzerland.

I tried to do the alps last weekend in three days and it was a mistake, all motorway and limited fun. Trip before we made our way to Zurich on any Lotus road we could find - Excellent!

Let me know if you need any other advise.

[purdy84]

marcpardoe said:

Hi all,

Getting ready to hit the Alps at the end of the week for 5 days of pure pleasure!
Haven't been befor but im going with friends who have. Any Suggestions or last minute tips would be V.V greatfull!
Oh im in an 06 Exige S (with Air-con thank god!!)

Thanks in advance..........

Im there the week after you...

Edited by purdy84 on Monday 23 June 19:49

[marcpardoe]

Thanks for that! Think we're heading down to grenoble on the first day! (Long drive ahead of us!) Then head east and then back up the alps! Only away for 4-5 days so not sure how much space we can cover!!

[Stu_00]

Very quick road to Grenoble. Route Neopolian is available for Grenoble as I am sure you are aware !

Also some of the passes over to Torino may be worth a go - maybe...

Cannot go wrong in that part of the world. Enjoy !

Sure the Exige S will be more enjoyable on the motorway than Elise R aswell !

marcpardoe said:

Thanks for that! Think we're heading down to grenoble on the first day! (Long drive ahead of us!) Then head east and then back up the alps! Only away for 4-5 days so not sure how much space we can cover!!