Good driving near Chamonix?

[millband]

Hi, this is a slightly different take on the "driving in the Alps" theme. We're planning a cheapish September break in the Alps for a bit of walking, lazing around and doing the tourist thing. Almost certainly based in Chamonix.

I've negotiated taking my car and I'd love to take a day out while we're there to hit some great roads on my own. Obviously this is nowhere near the classics of the Alp Maritime and the Stelvio etc, but there must still be some fantasic drives - anyone have first hand knowledge?

I've found http://www.alpineroads.com which has some suggestions already - Gorge de l'Arly at dawn looks good!

Cheers,

Steve

[millband]

Anyone?
(just thought I'd bump it while everyone is on lunch and on here)

Edited by millband on Tuesday 19th February 13:21

[millband]

Cheers, that'd be great. I think the trip there and back will be as direct as possible I'm afraid.

I think I'll be tripping over good roads in the Chamonix area if I get up early enough, it's just none of them are famous

[millband]

Will do, and I think your plan is the one I'll end up following.

Just need a courage injection now I've worked out how many hours I'll be spending in my little car just getting it there....

Steve

[millband]

Good idea, but looks like it's £470 ONE WAY to me? Otherwise that might have been interesting as I could do the amazing roads from Monaco on the way into the Alps. The other problem of course is the direct service from Calais finishes the day before I travel - bugger!

[millband]

Cheers again guys.

The holiday is a week for two in the Alps and not a full-on driving tour (this time at least!). So it's straight there and back but hopefully with a day to myself while we're there. Doing the Pyrenees would be fab, but not this time.

I'm actually fine with the long part of the drive, it'll be an adventure in itself

Just trying to work out how to get the most memorable drive out of Chamonix on my "day off". I've driven a little in the Alps before, around Chambery, Annecy and also a fews days near Monaco so I've some idea what to expect. I reckon most routes will be fun - but if anyone knows of any local gems that'd be fantastic.

Thanks,

Steve

[millband]

Thanks Alex, those both look like good ideas

Edited by millband on Monday 25th February 17:51

[millband]

Cheers for those! The plan has changed a bit now, going to fly there as it's loads cheaper than driving, even in a Smart Roadster. My "day off" in the Alps will be in a basic econobox but still might be fun.

The full dedicated driving tour will wait until another time.

Steve

[millband]

Good advice, I'll do that

[millband]

Thanks Heyjack, I'll note those down We're staying in the middle of Chamonix, and I have the raw power of a Toyota Aygo hire car to play with

We're going a week too late to see the rally unfortunately, I'd love to see that.

Steve