Monaco to Chamonix

[Chambers]

I am planning on driving from the Cote d'Azur to Chamonix in the French Alps in a few weeks. Could anyone recommend a good route?

[purdy84]

We headed up the Col de Turini before heading to chamonix...fun road with stunning views. 2 Hours ish to get to the top only problem being it didnt really go anywhere..Worth it though.

From there we just did boring motor through italy (Time was getting on a bit)

Hit northern Italy and suffered 3 hours of torential (sorry TORENTIAL) rain, ive never seen rain like it..not much fun on post 'Ring' R888 cut slicks! Down to 20mph in places...

Ill dig out a couple of pics of the col....

Edited by purdy84 on Wednesday 27th August 19:14

Edited by purdy84 on Wednesday 27th August 19:15

[Scho]

i've driven from cham to nice.

i just took the most direct non-motorway route and it was a blast! esp when you get into the area inland of nice. the best roads i've encountered and i've spent quite a bit of time in the alps

i actually enjoyed the rural area's north of nice more than the coat d'azure itself to be honest.

[Chambers]

Cheers for the tips and great photographs!

I am planning on avoiding Italy as I have heard that it is mainly motorway and therefore I'll be heading up through France. I've just bought a few maps and we leave on Friday.