Crossing the alps

[Jewellbags]

Off to see number one son in north Italy next year and want to know when the ideal time (early as possible ) is to cross and camp on the alps when a) we don’t need to change tyres/ snow chains etc b) when the whole of Europe is not on holiday and c) we can park up for some great star gazing - recommended sites / Aires welcome - probably travelling via the Chunnel tunnel but after that - who knows

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

We went mid May over on the way to Croatia and there was still a fair bit of snow up in the ski resorts but roads were clear.

 

[Phill D]

we have been through Austria in late June and stopped for a game of snowballs.

but the roads were clear.

 

[Jewellbags]

What’s the rules on tyres and chains etc ?

 

[Barti Ddu]

Depends on your route, if you haven't got winter certified tyres or carry snow chains or "socks", the earliest you will legally be able to cross the Alps next year will be April 1st.

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Entre le 1er novembre et le 31 mars, il est obligatoire d'équiper son véhicule en pneus hiver ou de détenir des chaînes ou chaussettes à neige, dans certaines communes des massifs montagneux (Alpes, Corse, Massif central, massif jurassien, Pyrénées, massif vosgien). 34 départements sont soumis à...

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[Jewellbags]

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Depends on your route, if you haven't got winter certified tyres or carry snow chains or "socks", the earliest you will legally be able to cross the Alps next year will be April 1st.

Nouveaux équipements hivernaux

Entre le 1er novembre et le 31 mars, il est obligatoire d'équiper son véhicule en pneus hiver ou de détenir des chaînes ou chaussettes à neige, dans certaines communes des massifs montagneux (Alpes, Corse, Massif central, massif jurassien, Pyrénées, massif vosgien). 34 départements sont soumis à...

www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

much appreciated ta

 

[Raul]

Ideally in June via Grossglokner strasse, that alpine pass it’s stunning. You can go up and see the glacier , and on the midd pass at 4000m I think, there is a coffe stop with souvenirs, it’s a proper alpine hut. If you get the drone out there, you will be amazed. I did that pass few years ago with a motorbike group on a tour to Croatia.

 

[royandsharont]

We tend to always cross on or around 2nd May via Germany, Austria, Italy, and don’t need any special kit but have had snow blocking Brenner Pass once. You’ll need to determine your route before you can get any worthwhile recommendations of places to stop

 

[Howard B]

Difficult to predict especially some of the higher oasses. The Grossglockner was closed due to snow in mid May last time we were in the area.

 

[Jewellbags]

Thanks all