Turin to Tignes

Anyone driven this?

We flew into, and drove from Chambery last year, but were told Turin was closer. Granted not by much, but apparently it's a quicker and easier drive?

I just can't see how Turin can be easier!
Possibly in the summer when the passes are open but in winter having to go through Mont Blanc tunnel or the southern one (can't remember name) would put a huge distance on the route.
Interested to hear if anyone has done the route you are asking about.

I'm thinking Turin-Bardonnechia-Frejus Tunnel-Maurienne Valley, then into the Tarentaise.
Memories of doing that route, it was pleasant, but the Frejus tunnel is pricey.

Had a look a google maps and it is a bit further. However flying to Turin was £100 cheaper…

Hi Smokey.

Not actually done this direct trip, but my thoughts on it are similar to the others. I suspect in ski season, most of the passes will be closed leading you to do a big detour.

I would have thought that if it was a viable option, then the TO's would use Turin more than they currently do. Mainly used for the Italian resorts only.

Is that saving per person or overall? If you have to use the MontBlanc tunnel, that will cost you a bit each way, so may eat into your savings.

Perhaps you could consider staying in Italy and trying a different resort, it is often cheaper than France.

Also, if you are going to drive, it is not that much further from Lyon. I am pretty sure most of the flights there will be cheaper than Chambery as well. Have you checked those out?

Thanks for the replies. I'd already booked the flights so can't change them, just wanted to know if anyone has driven the route.

Oh well, it's a change of scenery even if it's a bit further.

£85 return from Turin to Bourg st Maurice..it takes about 4.5hrs....by train

Sorry, I'm probably being a bit stupid here, but what's a pass?

I've looked at both routes, and the roads from Chambery, seem very similar to those from Turin. Why would they be shut?

Bandit - The route I was looking at was Turino-Avigliana-Susa-Novalesa....

I'm beginning to think this could be a bloody nightmare. And I didn't take out insurance on changing tickets... doh!