The Dolomites are a range of mountains and dramatic rock escarpments in the north-east of Italy, nestled near the Austrian border. The area is renowned for dramatic rock formations protruding from the ground and towering above.
This is an epic playground for all sorts of activities, not least touring. Countless mountain passes more than equal Switzerland’s offerings.
The Dolomites – pre tour & day 1
Day 1
PRE-TOUR
FIRST JOURNEY
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
Our tour starts near the city of Metz, and you have two options to get there. If you would like to travel with a group, we’ll meet you on the morning of the first day near the LeShuttle, and drive to Metz together.
Or, if you would prefer, you could travel to Koblenz a few days early, relax at our hotel, and visit Metz before the tour starts.
Day 1
DAY 1
FIRST MEET
~286 miles of driving
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
We’ll catch LeShuttle this morning and use the French Autoroutes to bring us to our first hotel in eastern France. On the way, why not visit the stands at the old racetrack in Reims?
We’ll have an evening meal and a chance to meet our fellow travelers before our adventures begin!
The Dolomites – day 2 & 3
Day 1
DAY 2
BLACK FOREST & ULM
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
~230 miles of driving
The autoroutes in France will bring us to the German border, where we’ll take the scenic route across the massive Black Forest. This area is well-known for summer watersports, hiking, and skiing.
In the afternoon we’ll head to our hotel near Ulm.
Day 1
DAY 3
FUSSEN & SOELDEN VALLEY
~150 miles of driving
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
The Autobahns will lead us to Fussen and a break for lunch. Fussen is a beautiful Bavarian town with a castle, monastery, and quaint town square.
We’ll then drive into Austria via the Fern Pass, heading for the pretty Soelden valley, our stop for the night. This is where the Bond blockbuster Spectre was filmed.
The Dolomites – day 4 & 5
Day 1
DAY 4
TIMMELSJOCH & VIPITENO
~125 miles of driving
~260 miles, 3-4 hours driving time
Today we’ll take on the Timmelsjoch Pass. This fabulous pass links the Ötztal Valley in Austria with Italy, crossing the border at 2,474 metres above sea level.
We’ll visit the beautiful town of Vipeteno for lunch before our first scenic drive through the Dolomites to our hotel, not far from Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Day 1
DAY 5-7
TOURING THE DOLOMITES
~40 miles, 4-5 hours driving time
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
We’ll spend three full days touring the Dolomites.
There’s so much to see, and there will be a full complement of circular driving tours every day to help you maximise your time and enjoyment here.
You could choose to go hiking or paragliding, drive the Resciesa summit loop, or visit the excellent spa in Vallunga.
The Dolomites – day 8 & 9
Day 1
DAY 8
ITALIAN ALPS
~170 miles of driving
~260 miles, 3-4 hours driving time
Leaving the Dolomites, we’ll be heading west over some Italian mountain passes and along many fabulous roads before finishing with the Gavia Pass. Our hotel is located not far from Stelvio Pass, ready for our morning ride.
Day 1
DAY 9
STELVIO PASS & SWISS ALPS
~168 miles of driving
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
Day 9 will take us through the heart of eastern Switzerland. Expect some exciting and very scenic mountain passes and country roads as we cut across this picturesque country, finishing the day in a fantastic hotel in central Switzerland.
The Dolomites – day 10 & 11
Day 1
DAY 10
ROUTE DES CRÊTES DES VOSGES
~110 miles of driving
~260 miles, 3-4 hours driving time
We’ll leave Switzerland today, heading back into France. Our route will take us along the Route des Crites before stopping for our last night together near Strasbourg, in a wonderful spa hotel, enjoying a final meal and a chance to chat about our personal highlights of the trip.
Day 1
DAY 11
TO CALAIS
~420 miles, 6 hours driving time
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
This morning we’ll head back to Calais for an early evening channel crossing.
If you have a long journey ahead of you in the UK, we recommend that you organise an extra night’s stay either near Calais or Folkestone. We can advise on hotels, and book for you if you wish.
Your Tour Package
Our tour packages provide nearly everything you need to enjoy your tour:
Fantastic 4-5 Star Hotels Including Breakfast
Safe Overnight Parking
Channel Tunnel Return Crossings in Wide-Bay Carriages
Swiss Toll Vignette
Lead & Rear Car
Experienced Tour Guides
Full-Colour Tour Handbook
Two-Way Radio for Each Vehicle
Action Camera & Drone Footage
Pre-Programmed Sat-Nav
Optional Sat-Nav Integration with Android Auto or Apple Car Play
Free T-Shirt & Tour Memorabilia
Extra Costs
You will need to fund certain costs on your trip, which would include:
Fuel Other Road Tolls Parking (except at hotels) Food & Drink
Entrance Fees ETIAS and Visa fees if required Vehicle Emissions Stickers Personal and Vehicle Insurances
Room Upgrades Cabin Upgrades (Ferries) Vehicle Breakdown Policy Personal Purchases
If you need further details on the rough costs involved, please do get in touch and we can advise you.
Pricing
£2649 per person, based on 2 people and 1 vehicle, sharing a room.
Single Occupancy
£4799
Prices are based upon you driving your own car. For other combinations of cars/hotel rooms or for group bookings, please contact us for a quote.
This Road Trip will run with a minimum of 7 vehicles. Places limited to 13 vehicles.
Only £499 per person deposit required to secure your place!