Ben Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Lads trip away organised, even got Hopsta to dust off his skis and book a flight On another note, anyone got any tips for driving to Val from Turin? Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] On another note, anyone got any tips for driving to Val from Turin? [/ QUOTE ] Brake at the bendy bits and go fast on the straight bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] On another note, anyone got any tips for driving to Val from Turin? [/ QUOTE ] Brake at the bendy bits and go fast on the straight bits. [/ QUOTE ] I was toying with the idea of putting the word "sensible" in the sentance somewhere The last time I breaked on a straight bit during the trip upto Val, I ended up crashing on to the round about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] On another note, anyone got any tips for driving to Val from Turin? [/ QUOTE ] Brake at the bendy bits and go fast on the straight bits. [/ QUOTE ] I was toying with the idea of putting the word "sensible" in the sentance somewhere The last time I breaked on a straight bit during the trip upto Val, I ended up crashing on to the round about [/ QUOTE ] Best let James do the driving then eh mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] On another note, anyone got any tips for driving to Val from Turin? [/ QUOTE ] Brake at the bendy bits and go fast on the straight bits. [/ QUOTE ] I was toying with the idea of putting the word "sensible" in the sentance somewhere The last time I breaked on a straight bit during the trip upto Val, I ended up crashing on to the round about [/ QUOTE ] Best let James do the driving then eh mate [/ QUOTE ] Something like this : I could e-mail you the "turn by turn" from my mapsource if you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Best let James do the driving then eh mate [/ QUOTE ] Woohoo. Didn't even know I was coming. I love this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Cheers lads. The more the merrier if you're up for it, £65 return flights and £50 accomodation for 4 days in the centre of Val - bring it on Cheers for the map- what does it say on journey times etc? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 86.6 Miles from Val to Center of Torino 3 Hrs 30 mins, using Motorways 70mph Other main roads (dual's ect) 65 Larger roads 55 Minor roads 30 Residential 15 Change the above to 70,65, 65, 40, 30 And you get 2 Hrs 19, so there is a lot of "slower" roads to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Nice one Si, looke like we'll be on the piste just intime for the arvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 do you want me to e-mail you the .prn file for turn by turn (for you to print). I assume you are going form the airport ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Just back from Meribel. Drove down there with an overnight stop in Reims week last Friday, left Reims at 7am and arrived Meribel, just 500 miles (15 non motorway) but took 11 hours due to massive traffic jams south of Dijon into the Alps and some pretty heavy snow falling that meant stopping to put chains on less than half a mile from the chalet after the poor old A4 just couldn't make another hairpin bend with/without ESP. Don't rely on a map programme to estimate the time in and out of the Alps when it's snowing! Did the 700 mile journey back last night in one go. Left Meribel at 9am, arrived in Essex at 1am after a good lunch stop and dinner in St Quentin. Pics and review to follow. Excellent snow conditions and no broken bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Don't rely on a map programme to estimate the time in and out of the Alps when it's snowing! [/ QUOTE ] Indeed, one reason why I gave both versions. Just gives an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 you lucky bug*ers, cannot go sking this year due to my back op but hopefully can go again next year. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 This time next week I'll be in St. Anton, belting down some piste at silly speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 ...and I'll be doing the same in Utah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Yesterdays report from the Ski club of GB site : Current weather: Sun Current temperature: -21°C Tomorrow's weather: Clear Very low temperatures, frostbite warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I'm not really missing skiing, honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Snow News for Austria - last updated on 28 February 2005 A dusting of new snow fell over the weekend in approximately a third of Austrian resorts, and has now ceased. There is good skiing in Niederau (60/80cm) after 8cm of snow refreshed the slopes yesterday and the sun has now emerged – great visibility, but it is extremely cold. The only answer is ski hard to stay warm! A pleasant 10cm of snow accumulated in Axamer Lizum (25/155cm) and Kirchberg (65/158cm) has 14cm. Most of Austria is enjoying glorious sunshine but ferociously cold temperatures. Coldest at present is Obergurgl, at –28C! Hintertux (50/240cm), Zurs (155/210cm), Solden (35/185cm) and St Anton (85/280cm) are running close behind. Take plenty of hot chocolate breaks to warm up and defrost the extremities. [/ QUOTE ] Cold snow is fast.... I cannot wait...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Kick a man when he's down, why don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 [ QUOTE ] do you want me to e-mail you the .prn file for turn by turn (for you to print). I assume you are going form the airport ? [/ QUOTE ] Cheers mate. Each time I do a route on the net I get a different result I'll PM me addy. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 On the way. Routing assumes fairly rapid progress on good roads. But it looks like there really is only one route anyway. Have a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 BTW, forcast for St Anton : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Fatcat is kindlt lending us his TomTomGo, top fella... am sure the route destructions will work a treat aswell tho. Cheers boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Ben, if you get the time and it is not closed due to bad weather (snow!), the trip to Turin via the mountain road over Mont Cenis (or Monte Cenisio as the Italians call it) is a driving and panoramic delight. Far better than going thru the tunnel at Frejus anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Col De L'Iseran (the quick route) is closed all winter usually, that's probably the one you're on about chap. It would cut loads out of the journey time but we're having to take the long route Still quite scenic though All the best mate, and I'll have a pint for you, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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