GBMUD Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I am looking for a passenger/navigator/company for a little trip round the Alps in September this year. There is no specific route planned yet AFAIK but expect to visit some high mountain passes. Something like this is the plan. We will go in my 110 Td5 SW, looking at going out the 1st September and returning the 16th Dover-Calais - making a stop over at in the Somme on the way back.Also going on the trip will be fellow forum members TJ101, JST and Orgasmic Farmer all travelling in 110s. The plan (such as it is) is to wild camp where possible, probably staying in a campsite every third night or a cheap hotel if weather or circumstances dictate. You will need to bring personal kit, camping gear, food/drink, an iPod and a GSOH. I will not expect any financial contribution over and above your own direct costs, you will be responsible for your own spending and a tank of diesel would be a nice gesture. If you think you might like it, please PM me. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonslaphead Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Just got back from a short weekend away this afternoon, was at Parc du Marquenterre yesterday. its a great place to spend a day you will like it. I have been there 3 times now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just got back from a short weekend away this afternoon, was at Parc du Marquenterre yesterday. its a great place to spend a day you will like it. I have been there 3 times now Cool. I have also been a few times - every year since the mid 90s! :-) Still looking for a passenger for this trip. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Excellent - 2 weeks will be nice out there. If you need any route info and/or borrow maps I have some. I recognise a lot of those photos. If I had the holidays I would come along in a flash! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Its times like this that its tempting to wish I didn't have kids, dogs and a wife... Very jealous Chris, I've been itching to get back to the Alps for years, I've got loads of mates and family out there. My next holiday is planned for 2014 Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sadly don't have enough leave remaining . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Got a great programme planned including highest point of Alps (legally) accessible by 4x4, loads of great high-level gravel tracks, countless Napoleonic forts and other military installations,, chance for rock climbing in the Verdon Gorge (if that is your thing), visit to Monaco and a dip in the Med, more hairpins than you can shake a stick at, wild camping, panoramas to die for, and lots lots more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sounds exactly like the route we did! you will struggle on the hairpins up Sommelier with 110's I had to shunt the 90. I lose count of them after 13 back to back. If your planning to stay in Monaco there is a municipal campsite around the corner in Menton. You can get the train into Monaco from there for about 6eu. The Asseti Crest is also worth a drive as your in the area. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Don't worry G, got it all in hand. Good tip about Monaco though, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I wish, would love to do a trip like that. Family comes first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Given this trip very little thought till now, best get things sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Last call. We now have a route mostly sorted out, it appears to take in most countries of Europe as well as many principalities. The route includes: lots of high passes including the highest legally motorable road in Europe, military roads and emplacements/forts, the Stelvio pass, the San Bernardino, the Col du Turini, the Monaco GP circuit, Verdon gorge, Vercors, Mont Blanc, lake Geneva and some French peage! Chris . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 A taster for part of the route with luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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