Feasible Lakes and Alps trip ?
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It's always been a dream of mine to do the Italian lakes and Swiss Alps in a 2 seater with the sun shining. However I'm not getting any younger and decided that the Cayman probably won't be coming any time soon (unless Spud sorts out some winnign numbers on the lottery thread) so have dumbed it down a bit and am looking to fly into Milan then hire a car for 8 or so days.
This is my first pass at an itinerary and am looking for feedback as to whether it's feasible or to much or to take longer etc., any ideas welcomed. It is very much a work in progress, the idea is that we can take our time most days and then have time where we're staying to have a mooch about as well. Maybe have a rest day in the middle somewhere ?
I've added an image for context but have added in stops that aren't actually stops, just waypoints (any suggestions for a decent route planner welcomed).
We did the NC500 a few years back, this is on a different scale though.

This is my first pass at an itinerary and am looking for feedback as to whether it's feasible or to much or to take longer etc., any ideas welcomed. It is very much a work in progress, the idea is that we can take our time most days and then have time where we're staying to have a mooch about as well. Maybe have a rest day in the middle somewhere ?
Day | Start | End | Feature | Rough Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
Day One | Milan Airport | Como | ||
Day Two | Como | Colico | (Lake Como) | 2 hours |
Day Three | Colico | Gomagoi | (Stelvio Pass) | 4 hours |
Day Four | Gomagoi | Pontresina | via Livigno pass | 3 hours |
Day Five | Pontresina | Rheinwald | 2 hours | |
Day Six | Rheinwald | Handegg | (Furka Pass) | 4 hours |
Day Seven | Handegg | Arona | (Lake Maggiore) | 3 hours |
Day Eight | Arona | Milan Airport |
I've added an image for context but have added in stops that aren't actually stops, just waypoints (any suggestions for a decent route planner welcomed).
We did the NC500 a few years back, this is on a different scale though.
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