It is a long drive for one driver.
Indeed it is. When we go to the Alps or the South of France we always take turns. Drive for 2-3 hours, have a break, switch places etc ...
But as always, plan ahead !
Cheerz,
Stefan
Driving to Vaujany
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Indeed it is. When we go to the Alps or the South of France we always take turns. Drive for 2-3 hours, have a break, switch places etc ...
But as always, plan ahead !
Cheerz,
Stefan
and if you avoid the French tolls the room is free
Easily done in 9 hours driving, but factor in some breaks and share the driving with another person.
Best route is definitely not via Luxembourg - I used to drive that way down to Spain, but its a fair bit longer. We did Troyes, Reims, Dijon, Lyon, Grenoble. However, top tip would be at Dijon not to follow the main motorway to Lyon but to head to the parallel motorway via Dole, Lons and Bourg en Bresse as its much less busy and avoids the worst part of Lyon.
At Grenoble you just need to follow N85 and D1091 signed to Briancon and its all good road, apart from the final climb up to Vaujany from the D1091. This road links across to Les Seybelles but its very often shut due to snow!
All the money you must waste on your hols and your worried about tolls :roll:
:)
Indeed, he should be more worried about trolls
LOL, sorry, could not resist that one :)
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Started by Roger Mayne in France 07-Sep-2011 - 17 Replies
Stefan1980
reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
Indeed it is. When we go to the Alps or the South of France we always take turns. Drive for 2-3 hours, have a break, switch places etc ...
But as always, plan ahead !
Cheerz,
Stefan
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
For the price of a hotel room, break the journey and arrive relaxed ready to enjoy your week :thumbup:
Snapzzz
reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
see you there!
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Daved
reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
Ian Wickham wrote:For the price of a hotel room, break the journey and arrive relaxed ready to enjoy your week :thumbup:
and if you avoid the French tolls the room is free
Tony_H
reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
I've driven this myself and if you get an early crossing at around 6am you'll be on the road at 7 the other side, and be in resort by 5pm no problem. We drove to Serre Che which is another hour across the Col at least, and we were in resort at 6pm.Roger Mayne wrote:Hi,
Have booked a ski holiday in ADH for Xmas :D with Vaujany being our base.
Does anyone know how long the driving time in France will be? (Calais to Vaujany)
Cheers Roger
Easily done in 9 hours driving, but factor in some breaks and share the driving with another person.
Best route is definitely not via Luxembourg - I used to drive that way down to Spain, but its a fair bit longer. We did Troyes, Reims, Dijon, Lyon, Grenoble. However, top tip would be at Dijon not to follow the main motorway to Lyon but to head to the parallel motorway via Dole, Lons and Bourg en Bresse as its much less busy and avoids the worst part of Lyon.
At Grenoble you just need to follow N85 and D1091 signed to Briancon and its all good road, apart from the final climb up to Vaujany from the D1091. This road links across to Les Seybelles but its very often shut due to snow!
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reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
If you break overnight, do not follow the advice of a previous correspondent and book a Formule 1. Handy for the motorways, yes; but uncomfortable, concrete rooms with metal fittings, toilets and showers in plastic compartments down the corridor and few facilities. Spend a bit more and have a decent night's kip!
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
daved wrote:Ian Wickham wrote:For the price of a hotel room, break the journey and arrive relaxed ready to enjoy your week :thumbup:
and if you avoid the French tolls the room is free
All the money you must waste on your hols and your worried about tolls :roll:
Far Queue
reply to 'Driving to Vaujany' posted Sep-2011
Ian Wickham wrote:
All the money you must waste on your hols and your worried about tolls :roll:
:)
Indeed, he should be more worried about trolls
LOL, sorry, could not resist that one :)
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