Italian Road Tour inc the Stelvio Pass

[Richard_Wendy]

Hi

I'm looking for advise please. Has anyone previously driven Italian and Swiss passes including the Stelvio pass, Furka pass etc. If so have you got any tips or route plans you can share

Many thanks Richard

 

[3286ib]

Switch off the Sat. Nav. Richard and enjoy. Read your testimonial on Performance Porsche, called in to see them on Tuesday, awesome reception area and stacked out with Porsches.
Regards,
Ian

 

[RB1]

Hi

we have just completed a tour of europe which included The Stelvio and Susten pass in Switzerland. Our tour went through many countries and I'm afraid I don't have specific details with me but try and avoid the main motorways unless you are trying to get somewhere quickly (we probably did too many). The passes are great and usually have some interings cars going up and down. There are no golden rules for doing these just enjoy the experience and if you get the weather with teh roof down you know why you bought a Boxster in the first place. Have a great trip.

 

[Steve Brown]

I've got to say that the Stelvio to me was just a tick in a box to say I've done it - got bored of hairpins quite quickly! The road condition at the bottom of the Italian side (heading to the Lakes) was also pretty poor (back in 2012). The Furka, Grimsel, Susten triangle I found much better - more flowing. I also did the Timmelsjoch (into Austria) which was good - from here you can head up the Romantische Strasse north through Germany - not mountain passes, but lots of pretty and interesting villages

 

[Sandy59]

Here's a bit of video from a trip I did a couple of years ago - hope the link works. I can't remember all the route details but I would say end of September was a good time to do it with many of the roads very quiet.
I can imagine a Boxster would be a great choice of car too.

https://www.dropbox.com/s...6/Euro%20Trip.mp4?dl=0

 

[elstonc]

I would say avoid the peak camper van season, so try June/early July. Some passes may not be open if you go in May. Some of the Swiss passes are lorry routes (Simplon, for example but not Furka). If you do the St Bernard be careful to go over the top and don't take the tunnels. This applies to most of the ones that are major routes. Try the Dolomites - we've done that two years running. Some excellent driving there and stunning scenery. This year, in July, the roads were a bit busy but you can get some decent runs if you get up early. And watch out for Signor Plod - not too much in evidence but liable to lie in wait near villages. Have a look at the biker websites to see what they do - they have things pretty well sussed out. And have fun!

 

[mr pg]

We were in that area a few weeks ago. Our trip included the Grimsell, Susten, Nufenen, St Gottard, Gt St Bernard, Petite St Bernard, and Col De L'iseran. My favourites were the Susten, and Nufenen which is a real gem. Quieter than than the main ones in that area, as most stick with the Furka, which we'll have to do another year. The D909 through Clusaz (between Annecy and Chamonix) is also worth a try.

 

[Dylan1]

We've done them many times usually end sep/beg October
fabulous fun
the susten/ furka/area is my favourite drive out of andermatt and take any road!!
Lots of interesting ones around the stelvio area that we found by mistake
all the scenery is stunning so don't get too tied up with specific plans I would say
just roam free and enjoy!!