Driving the South of France

[oblio]

Hi folks

Just starting to think about next summers proposed Euro drive and was thinking about heading down to the SoF, then east into Italy maybe looking for some mountain action.

A few questions if I may?...

- Where would you hit the Med coast to start the journey east? Marseilles West/East of Marseilles? Saint Tropez? Having never been to the area I am all ears

- French Alps or Italian? I have previously driven the Grosglockner and Stelvio passes.

- Can you suggest some good driving roads in the area?

In all we will have about 10-12 days away and usually start our travels with a first night in Kent prior to going through the Chunnel. We also have a favourite place in N France to stay for the last night prior to the Chunnel again.


TIA

[oblio]

Blokes

Great start - thanks -

I shall research your suggestions

Where would you suggest I start the trip across the Med coast? Is Marseilles worth a visit or further east to start?

cheers again

Graham

[oblio]

JONSCZ said:

Just IMHO, Marseilles is horrible. We passed through during our trip down there and planned to stay 3 nights, but left after the 1st. No doubt others may disagree......!
Saint tropez is more touristy, but much nicer (again IMHO).
Monaco is also a must if you haven't been before - just to people watch / look at the harbour / look at the cars.

Edited by JONSCZ on Friday 11th November 10:09

Thanks JONS

I'll take your tip on Marseilles I think. I have heard the same elsewhere. There are so many known towns/cities along that coast that I think we shall drop in further east.

We certainly had it in mind to visit Monaco. No doubt Mrs O will want to stay there the night so it will probably cost me 2 limbs!!

[oblio]

Cheers Jon

Its early days yet as we cant book anything until we get the dates for the nipper's army cadets summer camp...but it doesn't hurt to forward plan and dream of better weather/roof down etc

Graham

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Alex

If you have this mapped out/documented, that'd be great. Please don't go to any trouble though

Looking at your route I would certainly be interested in the first half of your trip until you get into Italy. I have it in mind to maybe get into Switzerland from N Italy or maybe a lake in N Italy. Early days yet so am open to peoples views on this.

TIA

Graham

[oblio]

Cheers Martin

That's great info - thanks

[oblio]

Thanks folks

Keep them coming

[oblio]

S10 GTA said:

I like the D902 for some reason.

The road up to Avoriaz is good fun. It's a dead end tho.

Thanks Simon