European driving tour design service

[gpgts]

Hello travelling from Canada to Stuttgart to pick up GT4 Spyder in Stuttgart in late May. Would like to travel from there to Monaco and then through Italian Dolomites to Austria and then back up to Leipzig. I have seen a few design services on line but wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I know porsche has some suggestions on PDF European delivery but aren’t specific about hotels etc. I would like to know about parking, good roads, etc. Also seen some interesting routes on super car tours site but would prefer working with someone with experience and expertise directly. Thank you.

[markiii]

Ironically European Driving Tours is also the name of a company.

Sure Mark can help you out

[10126 Torino]

I can't help with anything else but that's an odd route.

Easier to go Stuttgart -Austria -Italian Dolomites , and then make your way to Monaco and then back to Leipzig.

Just my opinion.

[gpgts]

10126 Torino said:

I can't help with anything else but that's an odd route.

Easier to go Stuttgart -Austria -Italian Dolomites , and then make your way to Monaco and then back to Leipzig.

Just my opinion.

Thanks - appreciate it. That is the kind of information I’m looking for.

[10126 Torino]

There's dozens of ways to get from northern Italy to Monaco.

The 2 tunnels at Mont Blanc and Frejus are very pricey toll wise ,nicer to drive round the coast of the Mediteranean but avoid

Genoa as the Morandi bridge hasn't been replaced yet.

[AinsleyB]

You could do it all yourself, look at the map and the overall route will become obvious. ie pick a circular route with options to shortcut on main roads as you explore the mountain passes and valleys. Then look for the mountains, wiggly roads, lakes etc. Then start to look online for driving suggestions. Basically anything in southern Germany, all of Switzerland, Austria and northern Italy will be amazing. Lots of roads to choose from, so if you have a map and dont like the road you are on, shortly an amazing one will appear. Buy some Michelin maps online of the area, they are cheap and you can then spend ages checking out the wiggly bits. You won't go far wrong if you buy this book: Curves, Northern Italy, you can get it on Amazon.

[gpgts]

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. Appreciate it.

[Budflicker]

You could give Pete a call at Petrolhead tours and ask if he will offer routes and planning on a consulting basis.

Hugely knowledgeable on the best roads/hotels in Europe and if anyone can plot, design and provide a comprehensive file to load on your sat nav then it will be Pete.


https://petrolhead.tours/

[mr pg]

10126 Torino said:

I can't help with anything else but that's an odd route.

Easier to go Stuttgart -Austria -Italian Dolomites , and then make your way to Monaco and then back to Leipzig.

Just my opinion.

As above. Take in the Grossglockner Pass (a must) in Austria, down through Dolomites (Cortina/Val Gardena), Monaco, back up through French Alps, or Aosta Valley/St Bernard pass, Andermatt Loop (Furka, Grimsell, Susten, St Gotthard and Nufenen passes) in Switzerland, back into Germany. Skip the long boring tunnels wherever you can.
Check out hotels with off street/private parking (use something like booking.com where you can specify this in a search) and then book direct where you can as it's often cheaper.
Worth bearing in mind that even in late May passes could still be closed due to snow (some we did last July were closed well into June), so you may have to make late changes.

[gpgts]

mr pg said:

10126 Torino said:

I can't help with anything else but that's an odd route.

Easier to go Stuttgart -Austria -Italian Dolomites , and then make your way to Monaco and then back to Leipzig.

Just my opinion.

As above. Take in the Grossglockner Pass (a must) in Austria, down through Dolomites (Cortina/Val Gardena), Monaco, back up through French Alps, or Aosta Valley/St Bernard pass, Andermatt Loop (Furka, Grimsell, Susten, St Gotthard and Nufenen passes) in Switzerland, back into Germany. Skip the long boring tunnels wherever you can.
Check out hotels with off street/private parking (use something like booking.com where you can specify this in a search) and then book direct where you can as it's often cheaper.
Worth bearing in mind that even in late May passes could still be closed due to snow (some we did last July were closed well into June), so you may have to make late changes.

Thank you will look at this. Appreciate it. Basically I’m picking up car in Stuttgart and dropping off in Leipzig. I have around 12-14 days between pick up and drop off. So just trying to figure a nice route to drive great roads and take in some European culture and historical sites as possible through best roads with the top down as much as possible .

[Cheib]

mr pg said:

10126 Torino said:

I can't help with anything else but that's an odd route.

Easier to go Stuttgart -Austria -Italian Dolomites , and then make your way to Monaco and then back to Leipzig.

Just my opinion.

As above. Take in the Grossglockner Pass (a must) in Austria, down through Dolomites (Cortina/Val Gardena), Monaco, back up through French Alps, or Aosta Valley/St Bernard pass, Andermatt Loop (Furka, Grimsell, Susten, St Gotthard and Nufenen passes) in Switzerland, back into Germany. Skip the long boring tunnels wherever you can.
Check out hotels with off street/private parking (use something like booking.com where you can specify this in a search) and then book direct where you can as it's often cheaper.
Worth bearing in mind that even in late May passes could still be closed due to snow (some we did last July were closed well into June), so you may have to make late changes.

I’d echo this and personally would avoid driving along the Med coast as it’s all motorway and very busy. Spend as much time as possible in the Alps !

[gpgts]

Thanks. Is it worth driving from Stuttgart to Monaco? Is Monaco/Nice worth the drive to see and visit? Then Monaco through the Alps into the Lake District - Cuomo Garda etc.? Cheers

[Cheib]

gpgts said:

Thanks. Is it worth driving from Stuttgart to Monaco? Is Monaco/Nice worth the drive to see and visit? Then Monaco through the Alps into the Lake District - Cuomo Garda etc.? Cheers

Monaco apart from the Casino and the Palace is nothing special....a lot of 70’s and 80’s apartment blocks. It’s about people and car watching if that’s your thing.

The drive through the Alps is worth doing though !