Mo Murphy Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm thinking of making a trip through the Alps next summer, having enjoyed our trip to the Pyrennees and would like to follow Hannibal's trail. Has anyone done this route or can offer any guidence on using off-road pistes in the Alps ? Photo, accounts and advice welcome. Also any recommendations you might have . Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Mo,, do you not mean the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 No one knows it Mo. There are assumptions, but no one can actually say which route was taken. Best to do a google for latest books on routes and do some reading. You can then look at taking some of the suggested routes. IIRC there was an article in one of the mags last year that tried a few routes and had local assistance from a off-road tour company. I'll see if I can find the mag. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Here are a couple of good links.. click here another one all interlinked to this site.. Patrick Hunt Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Generally thought to be the Col de Mt Cenis. I have driven over it on the Tarmac road and skied down it in winter. There was an article in LRO last year which I can dig out if you're interested. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks Steve and Mark, I appreciate those links. A photocopy of the article would be most welcome. I do recall reading it somewhere but I pass on my mags after reading so I've no way to refer back. Cheers Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSi110 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I know it's not exactly what you're looking for, but you could try Alpine Rovers who'll lead you there. www.alpinerovers.com Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks Si but really I'd prefer to do my own thing since these tours generally lighten your wallet by about a grand before you even leave home ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Mo, I guess the problem for me is that the route is mainly hearsay and seems to lack in definitive historical evidence …………. It’s a bit like Vienna ………. How come every small restaurant is the one in which Mozart used to partake his meals and beverages !!!! Some of route that can be driven is on the ski piste and also some of it can only be accessed by crossing private land. The Val d'Isere 4x4 club have access rights and you can only really travel this section with their help………… They are a real friendly bunch (but like Jeeps & Toys) and IIRC can be found about ¾ of the way down Val d'Isere main street (its pretty much a one street village anyway) when entering the village from the Le Fornet direction ………….. you will see a small sign and they used to have a small cabin / office at the rear of some larger buildings. These guys are a real friendly bunch and it would probably pay to drop them an email ……… look here……. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...l%3Den%26sa%3DG Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Jen and I went down to the Susa valley on the Italian side of the Alps a couple of years ago, near a place called Bardonechia. We'd been shown a load of tracks that lead up the mountains to old derelict forts the year before by Mike and Mandy of Alpine Rovers (before they became Alpine Rovers, so didn't have to pay them anything!! ). The routes weren't specifically Hannibal trails, as far as I know, but they were good and the views were fantastic!! Nothing particularly taxing about the routes, but some of the sheer drops were enough to make you clench your underpants a bit tightly!! Sure I've got a couple of maps at home. I'll scan some bits for ya and post up when I get 5 mins. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Cheers Ian, don't they have a 4x4 show or event there each year, It'd be good to try and tie that one in !!!! D, that'd be great if you could do that !!! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Yes Mo they do .............. IIRC a defender 110 or may have been a 130 was rolled up on the hillside a few years ago by a 'trained' driver who was taking some journo's for a spin. I guess the problem you will face if trying to tie the two together is that the club organizes the off road show, so they will be too busy to assist you in your quest...... However, as i said before.......... a pleading inquiring email should do the trick ............ tall the guys I spoke to do very, very good English and are passionate about 'wheeling' Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 it's on this year 28th July - 5th August and i seem to remember that it's often on at that time of year i reckon dropping them a line in french might be a good idea- the locals always like to see someone trying i reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 There was a Raid d' hannibal back in the late 80's/early 90's. Based in the French Alps and following one of the possible routes. It was stopped when the National Parks/envoronmentalists got involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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