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Hey Guys - I have mentioned before that I have 3 weeks off this summer (over the EBI2 weekend) and I want to go cruzing around some COOOOOOOOOL roads and routes around europe - Any ideas guys  I really want to visit the D902 in sourthern France - for those who don't know this road is from the opening scenes of The Italian Job with some AWSOME footage of a Murria  I have also looked in to doing " Route Des Grandes Alpes" Check it out: http://www.routedesgrandesalpes.com/pages/home/index.phpThis is just over 600km so could be done over a couple of days - there are plenty of cheap hotels on route - it might get a bit cold in manx though   So let me know what else is out there guys - I want to get some memorable footage and pics |
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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2008, 11:48:10 am » |
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What about the Route Napoleon. It's the most famous one I think...
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2008, 14:27:27 pm » |
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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2008, 15:12:34 pm » |
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Dude, that's the route napoleon!! I drove that one 2-3 years ago. It's freaking awesome. Lots of opportunities to hear your engine bellowing through the mountains |
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2008, 15:51:10 pm » |
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2008, 16:12:50 pm » |
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The Stelvio Pass is a must - it makes for incredible driving and the scenery is breathtaking. This was taken 2 years ago, on a nice sunny day it is out of this world.  |
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2008, 16:30:36 pm » |
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The Stelvio Pass is a must - it makes for incredible driving and the scenery is breathtaking. This was taken 2 years ago, on a nice sunny day it is out of this world. Now thats what I'm talking about |
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2008, 16:59:54 pm » |
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The sunrise over it is particularly nice!  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2008, 17:01:28 pm » |
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2008, 17:02:20 pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2008, 17:05:08 pm » |
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I was when we were driving down it!
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« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2008, 17:07:58 pm » |
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I can't wait I have some planning to do |
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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2008, 18:17:43 pm » |
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The Stelvio Pass is a must - it makes for incredible driving and the scenery is breathtaking. This was taken 2 years ago, on a nice sunny day it is out of this world. Bring your german looker then...I wouldn't want to do that road with 145/15's at the front of my car... |
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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2008, 19:27:46 pm » |
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I think I saw a Top Gear episode where they drove supercars on that pass not so long ago!
Aston, Porsche Gt2 or 3, and something else.
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« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2008, 22:05:25 pm » |
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Yep thats the same road dude |
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« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2008, 23:01:12 pm » |
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Watford one way system  would proberly take all 3 weeks though cheers richie,uk |
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« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2008, 23:58:42 pm » |
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« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2008, 00:54:51 am » |
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Very arty Tim And I'd love to do that in my looker, arse out every hairpin  |
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« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2008, 10:26:08 am » |
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The last car I would want to drive up there would be a cal looker or a buggy if I'm honest, I'm sure it would be great fun and interesting in places though!!
The last few times I've been over there I've been lucky enough to be in a selection of cars, TVR, a Radical SR2!! - now that was fun.... and having just bought a TT, will give that a go in the summer.
The A8 in the South of France (although an Autoroute) past Cannes - Nice - Monaco is worth a crack as well, especially through all the tunnels. The views from there are superb and there is a great classic car museum outside of Cannes with some superb exotica ranging from Group B rally cars and a Ferrari F1 exhibit to early Lamborghini and Porsches.
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« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2008, 10:30:44 am » |
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The A8 in the South of France (although an Autoroute) past Cannes - Nice - Monaco is worth a crack as well, especially through all the tunnels. The views from there are superb and there is a great classic car museum outside of Cannes with some superb exotica ranging from Group B rally cars and a Ferrari F1 exhibit to early Lamborghini and Porsches.
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and then via Menton drive to Ventimigglia (Italy near Menton) and then drive that coastal side road into Italy to Savona
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« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2008, 13:23:01 pm » |
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Another great road Gunter.
I also like Mandelieu la Napoule to St.Tropez through the hills as well; sweeping corners and amazing views. Wouldn't want to get out of shape up there though with some of the drops down the cliffs!
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« Reply #22 on: March 19, 2008, 20:21:26 pm » |
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having just bought a TT
I didn't know you'd started batting for the opposition  A 996 GT3 RS would be my choice for those roads, I think the ceramic brakes would be required to avoid brake fade and certain crashage |
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