Switzerland Trip September 2011

marcos

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So our current plan:

Day 1. Calais - Beaune via Reims on D396 & D996. Recommended road, supposed to be lovely, fast and empty. Should have time for a look at the Reims track hopefully.
Day 2. Beaune - Geneva via Jura Mountains and Route de la Faucille. Morning in Beaune for sightseeing.
Day 3. Geneva - Luzern via some amazing Alpine Scenery. Morning in Geneva, drop Sarah at the airport in the afternoon and fast blat across the Alps.
Day 4. Luzern - Durbach via the Black Forest. Alpine drive followed by Black Forest roads, what a day that'll be :)
Day 5. Durbach - Calais in time for an early evening tunnel journey. Lot of miles, that's what big engined GTs are for!

Paul coming up with some great hotels at good prices, not too late for any last minute joiners!
 
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Lewis we are doing the maser and Fezzer factory tours and will travelling through on the 27 and 28th Sept inc Stelvios and returning 1amd 2nd October possibly via the Ring if our dates tally fancy meeting up?

We will be in a 430 Spyder and a TVR 500.
 
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Conaero said:
Lewis we are doing the maser and Fezzer factory tours and will travelling through on the 27 and 28th Sept inc Stelvios and returning 1amd 2nd October possibly via the Ring if our dates tally fancy meeting up?

We will be in a 430 Spyder and a TVR 500.
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Matt,

I just lost my breath when I read that!!! what a trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....................... what a holiday what an event. Did you buy a 430 spyder instead,,,at sometime... man I need to sitdown...
 
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Matt, can you do a Ferrari factory tour, or have to produce a set of Ferrari keys/car/reg document...in which case in the 430?


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Andyk

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A dealer can set up a tour for you as I understand it............They let them know when you are coming...There was a time you could just turn up but not sure it's as easy these days...Having a Ferrari helps.
 
Woody

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Intersting thread this. Just convinced the bride that our end of summer holiday in mid Sept needs to be a drive to Italy :)

In fact, at the risk of getting slated, might start a new thread....
 
Emtee

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Stayed in Beaune last night. Beautiful town and the wine! Oh the wine! They have a great Market on a Saturday also.
 
safrane

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Will keep my eyes open for you guys. Will be heading to Paris on Friday 9th, then Moday to Epinay, Wednesday to Colmar, Fri to Chinon, Tues to Honfluer, Fri back to UK.

Sady not in a Maser [Volvo c70 cab 2.5 Turbo], or on Honeymoon...but life can be **** at times.!!
 
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Just make the most of it peter....life can be **** but dont think bout it....
You have a trip and a half planned just go to all the nice places....take pics and have a good one
 
marcos

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Bags are packed, driving gloves (5 pairs) are packed, watches (5) are packed - that means I'm ready to go!!

Meeting Paul and Enzo at 7am for a quick bacon sarnie and coffee, Chunnel then fast blast to Reims for a few photos. Then a back-road drive to Beaune to sample some Montrachet and Chablis in a lovely hotel and relaaaaax.

Day 2 Geneva via the Jura mountains and the Col de La Faucille into Gex, then more relaxing by the lake in 23deg sunshine :)

Then the alps are our playground, though Stelvio and St Gottard are already closed due to snow!! We'll stay at lower levels...

See y'all next week :)
 
BennyD

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We found out the Stelvio was closed when we tried to get up it! We crashed 4 road closed signs and turned back when we came across an earth mover wit snow chains on. However, we did find the Fluela Pass over to Davos and that was a hoot. Gin clear skies and acres of smooth, dry tarmac. Fabulous.
 
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BennyD said:
We found out the Stelvio was closed when we tried to get up it! We crashed 4 road closed signs and turned back when we came across an earth mover wit snow chains on. However, we did find the Fluela Pass over to Davos and that was a hoot. Gin clear skies and acres of smooth, dry tarmac. Fabulous.
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Bugger! but to be honest Stelvio isn't a patch on Fluella for actual driving, did you manage to do the Andermat loop i suggested?
 
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