London - The Alps Late Feb

[Justin_Tvr]

Hi All,

Just started to plan a trip with my mate, currently looking at taking the Chim from London to Chatel in late Feb. Ferry is around £70 return which is a bargain.

Was just wondering if anyone has done a similar journey its about 600 miles there taking away the 30ish miles spent on the ferry.

Obviously the car will go in for a major service before mid Jan though anything extra I should take into account, Im thinking she will use about 6 tanks of fuel, snow chains, extra bulbs, hi-vis jacket, standard kit needed for France/Switzerland.

Shes a 1997 4.0 with full european breakdown cover/insurance.

Any suggestions/guidance appreciated.

Justin

[mb450]

In addition I'd pack a spare poly-vee belt, spare fuses, torch and a range of spanners

[StardustV8]

you having anyone else join you?

wouldnt mind taking my 400 on a trip like that!

[Ballistic Banana]

Sounds great the only thing that would worry me is if your after going on some nice twisty roads are that they may be closed due to time of year. We went up Alpe De Heuz early May and there was still snow up there and some passes we tried to take where closed due to Fog

Some




couple of vids
Mount Ventoux
HERE
and a descent
HERE

a few more on there too

BB

[Justin_Tvr]

Many thanks for all of your comments, the plan is to end up in the resort of Chatel which is about 45min away from Geneava the roads are normally quite good though the last couple of miles can be fun even in a 4x4.

Currently I am going out in the 1 car with a friend to meet the rest of some guys who will already be out there; just starting to try and book it all up.

Pics and videos look fantastic, going to try and take some too!

Justin

[rickprice]

Not sure whether France does this or not, but some European countries require you to carry a whole set of spare bulbs (Denmark, I think, for example).