On the road to Italy

MHG replied on 05/12/2022 13:42

MHG

Posted on 05/12/2022 13:42

Hello All,

I have a booked a three week slot for next summer and would love to take the family to the Italian Lakes in Northern errrr Italy!

My questions to those that have made the journey :

what route did you take?

how long did the drive take?

where were your stop-off points?

and could you recommend some sites?

As an experienced tugger, I'm OK with small and windy roads and not phased about towing on the continent. We tend to keep clear of tolls - favouring to take in the countryside :)

Thanks again folks!

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allanandjean replied on 04/07/2023 09:23

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Posted on 04/07/2023 08:36 by young thomas

Been taking the Italy data on board from this thread, thanks to the contributors...

in return, A&J if you haven't already fixed plans, try Selection Camping at La Croix Valmer, nr Cavalaire sur Mer. We've been going for a good few years now, nice cycle to St Maxime, st T, or beyond..in each direction

Alternatively, Camping de la Baie in Cavalaire couldn't be better placed for the lovely town and beach.

Posted on 04/07/2023 09:23

Hi YT, Thanks for the suggestions.

Its quite usual to say there is good news, and bad news-sadly its bad, and bad for us!

Our holiday dates were 22nd May to 27th June however, on the 21st May I was admitted to hospital for emergency surgery so sadly no holiday for us this year.

All Ok now, and considering where 2024 will see us venture as it will be an earlier trip than usual as we are going to Normandy for the 80th D Day events, so our usual May to June time frame is out.

Did briefly think about squeezing in a trip later this year, but cant go till late September and of course that means very few sites to choose from so have given up on that idea.

young thomas replied on 04/07/2023 09:27

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Posted on 04/07/2023 09:27

Thanks for the update, glad you're on the mend. Enjoy your 2024 excursions👍

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commeyras replied on 04/07/2023 09:58

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Posted on 04/07/2023 09:58

Allanandjean. Sorry to hear about the Op and glad to hear you are recovering well. We are off to France end Aug to late Sep and planning where to go away from Rugby World Cup venues!

Regards

David and Jeni

allanandjean replied on 04/07/2023 16:48

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Posted on 04/07/2023 09:58 by commeyras

Allanandjean. Sorry to hear about the Op and glad to hear you are recovering well. We are off to France end Aug to late Sep and planning where to go away from Rugby World Cup venues!

Regards

David and Jeni

Posted on 04/07/2023 16:48

Hi David & Jenni, Thanks for the good wishes.

Must admit it was quite a shock but back to normal, or as normal as I can be!

We are booked on a CMC rally in September or would be heading over as well-harbouring a very, very faint hope of squeezing something in-but hope that you have a great time-you will have to advise me on French wine shopping as we are down to our last Montepulciano Nobile!!