Alps Trip - Old Gits do 24 passes in a week

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Jules Sunley said:

Excellent thread, looks like a lot of fun. Never done a Euro trip on a bike but will get around to it one day.

Absolutely this - looks superb.

[black-k1]

Tonale Pass first:



Then Gavia





Stevio next after the coffee stop.

Edited by black-k1 on Tuesday 14th September 06:03

[black-k1]

the cueball said:

Good man, cheers… I had a feeling it’s all a bit of a blister with extra border patrols/being stopped etc.

I know you have your routes all mapped out, but if you’re in the area and haven’t done it before, the SS301 out of Bormio to Livigno is an amazing road.

I normally turn right at Livigno and head to Davos for some lunch too.

Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately routes all pre set to ensure we do all 24 passes. We wouldn't want the tee shirts to be wrong!

[the cueball]

black-k1 said:

the cueball said:

Good man, cheers… I had a feeling it’s all a bit of a blister with extra border patrols/being stopped etc.

I know you have your routes all mapped out, but if you’re in the area and haven’t done it before, the SS301 out of Bormio to Livigno is an amazing road.

I normally turn right at Livigno and head to Davos for some lunch too.

Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately routes all pre set to ensure we do all 24 passes. We wouldn't want the tee shirts to be wrong!

Totally agree! But wouldn’t be happy with myself not to pass on a tip..

An excuse to head back another time…

[black-k1]

the cueball said:

Totally agree! But wouldn’t be happy with myself not to pass on a tip..

An excuse to head back another time…

[MrsMiggins]

I put off doing a Europe trip this year just because of the potential hassle involved in getting in/out of each country and the return to the UK but it seems like that hasn't put you off at all!

If you're able to can you share some of the preparation you've done to manage the Covid situation and what forms/tests etc are/were necessary? Appreciate that's more of an "after trip" type of post.

[black-k1]

MrsMiggins said:

I put off doing a Europe trip this year just because of the potential hassle involved in getting in/out of each country and the return to the UK but it seems like that hasn't put you off at all!

If you're able to can you share some of the preparation you've done to manage the Covid situation and what forms/tests etc are/were necessary? Appreciate that's more of an "after trip" type of post.

Will do when I get a chance.

Stelvio



Mark


James


Roger


Steve


Me

Edited by black-k1 on Thursday 16th September 21:39

[the cueball]

MrsMiggins said:

I put off doing a Europe trip this year just because of the potential hassle involved in getting in/out of each country and the return to the UK but it seems like that hasn't put you off at all!

If you're able to can you share some of the preparation you've done to manage the Covid situation and what forms/tests etc are/were necessary? Appreciate that's more of an "after trip" type of post.

Just putting this in to see if a) it’s the same and b) if I’ve missed anything! Lol

I’m off to Italy next week, Covid ‘extras’ I’ve done are:

Transit declaration for Netherlands.
Locator form for Italy.
Covid test in Italy to get into MOTOGP circuit.
Covid test in Netherlands to get home.
U.K. passenger form (nearer the time).
2 day test purchased and waiting at home.

So basically a few forms done online and a a few tests.

[Kawasicki]

black-k1 said:

MrsMiggins said:

I put off doing a Europe trip this year just because of the potential hassle involved in getting in/out of each country and the return to the UK but it seems like that hasn't put you off at all!

If you're able to can you share some of the preparation you've done to manage the Covid situation and what forms/tests etc are/were necessary? Appreciate that's more of an "after trip" type of post.

Will do when I get a chance.

Stelvio

It’s a whopper. I rode up and down it on my push bike before corona kicked off.

[black-k1]

Another wonderful day. Great weather, great roads and great company. We really couldn't ask for more.

New high scores on the lean-o-meter.








Now in Switzerland organising dinner.



Route for today:
https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/5105137...

Passes for the day:

Tonale Pass
Gavia Pass
Stelvio Pass
Fuorn Pass
Julier Pass

Slight recalculation of route due to closed roads but nothing serious.

Edited by black-k1 on Monday 13th September 20:04

[black-k1]

the cueball said:

Just putting this in to see if a) it’s the same and b) if I’ve missed anything! Lol

I’m off to Italy next week, Covid ‘extras’ I’ve done are:

Transit declaration for Netherlands.
Locator form for Italy.
Covid test in Italy to get into MOTOGP circuit.
Covid test in Netherlands to get home.
U.K. passenger form (nearer the time).
2 day test purchased and waiting at home.

So basically a few forms done online and a a few tests.

We had to do a form for France and I'd recommend downloading the French COVID app as it's accepted in Germany and Italy. We did a German form and the Italy form was for less than 36 hour transit through the country. We needed two Italian forms as we enter Italy twice.

Other than that I agree.

[black-k1]

So, despite loads of planning and preparation, sharing check lists and double checking pretty much everything, Mark still managed to not look at his rear tyre until we were into Switzerland!

So, while the other 3 went around the 3 of the passes Mark and I got a new rear tyre fitted to his bike!

At CHF340 for a tyre an fitment, Mark had provided his own lubricant, but his tyre needed replacing so he just had to take it.

The highlight of the day was Mark, forgetting the PackTalk intercom meant we could all hear what he was saying, going into a service station to ask for a Swiss motorway "vinaigrette"!

That aside, the passes were brilliant again. The Italian side of the Grand St Bernard was superb.






Today's route: https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/5105137...

Edited by black-k1 on Tuesday 14th September 20:37

[StreetDragster]

I'd just like to say that i'm following this thread with interest and thanks for posting up the daily routes, i'm organising a trip into the Alps next year and this information is very helpful

Thanks

[black-k1]

Well, it had to happen! This morning we awoke to rain, and that was it for most of the day! So, after a great meal in Aosta, and a great nights sleep, we were breakfasting at 07:30 but the planned 09:00 deprturewas actually pessed 09:30 due to the rain.

When we arrived in France, thd weather improved slightly in that the rain became showers, wifh an occasional bit of sunshine.

The Col de l'lseran was closed due to an accident so we ended up routing around and missing it.

The rest of the passes were great but the damp or wet roads did reduce the levels of fun.

Finally, a spirited run up the  Col d'Izoard, following a Lotus Exige Sport 380 (he had a slight advantage on the damp corners but the bikes had the edge on the short straights) was followed by run to the hotel.

The rain reduced the opportunities for pictures, and for high scores on the lean-o-meter but didn't stop the fun.

Route for the day: https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/5105432...

Edited by black-k1 on Monday 20th September 11:34

[black-k1]

StreetDragster said:

I'd just like to say that i'm following this thread with interest and thanks for posting up the daily routes, i'm organising a trip into the Alps next year and this information is very helpful

Thanks

I'm pleased you're finding it interesting. I'll post the entire route as a single "map" at the end. I'm also happy to comment on the hotels. So far, only the Swiss hotel has not been "up to scratch".

[SteveKTM1290]

Col de la Bonette this morning. Just beautiful.

[SteveKTM1290]

If it’s Monday it must be Stelvio.

[black-k1]

Another wet start to the day but other a brilliant day. The highlight was Col de Bonette



the on to the Med coast.



So that's 22 of the 24 passes done by three of us and 21 done by the other two. What a great trip! Brilliant roads, nice hotels (mostly!) and superb company. What more could we ask for? Mark has had a wonderful time and is questioning why he is going back, so I think that's a totally successful trip!

Tomorrow is the Route Napoleon from the bottom to the top, and the weather is looking good!

Route for the day: https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/5105330...

[SteveKTM1290]

A 1290 and the Alps / what more does one need ?

[Jules Sunley]

That looks sublime, nice work chaps