SteveM Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 So following a few conversations with Will370 and after chatting with a few guys yesterday I though I would post up a rough guide to what's possible and the rough costs involved Day 1 (Saturday) Trip down to the tunnel, quick crossing then into Belgium and down into Germany avoiding tolls and aiming for Heidelberg for the first nights stay. 470 miles (approx) 1 hour down to the tunnel and 6 hours to heidelburg plus an hour at some point for lunch. Day 1 will want to start early! Day 2 (Sunday) Down from Heidelberg to Baden Baden then onto the route 500 through the Black Forest and onto lucerne in the Swiss alps. 250 miles and about 6 hours driving Day 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (Monday through Friday) explore the mountains! Klausen pass, susten pass, furka pass, San Bernardino pass, splugen pass, stelvio pass, silvretta pass, hahntennjoch pass..... Approx 250 miles a day taking between 6 to 8 hours depending on stops, photos and re runs of particularly good bits of road! Day 8 (Saturday) Start heading north again back up through Germany unknown destination but assume 250 miles and 6 hours Day 9 (Sunday) The long trip home, 470 miles getting home late afternoon early evening Day 10 (Monday) Back to work with loads of stories and amazing pictures! Costs Tunnel £140 return Food and drink allow £40 to £45 a day. This could be less or more depending on drinks and meals but I have found £40 a day is plenty! £320 for the week Hotels, allow £100 a night. I know for sure you won't pay this every night but if you get a couple of night at £80 a night it allows you to have a couple of plush nights at £120. 8 nights £800 Petrol. This will all depend on how heavy your right foot is but I did a similar trip last year and over a couple of thousand miles averaged 25mpg. The trip above is approx 2500 miles that's 100 gallons or 455 litres. At £1.50 a ltr that's approx £680 Keep a few euros aside for any extras but the above is the minimum based on staying in hotels Total £2k give or take.... Two of you in a car obviously reduces costs. Yes it's pricey but by god is it worth it! Rather than spending on mods for your car actually get out there and spend it on driving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Had the same idea Looks amazing! http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/79212-italy-stelvio-pass-2014-inc-price-and-dates/ Due to circumstances I have to wait till 2015 now, but thought I'd send you that link just for some more idea's £2k sounds about right too, that's what I budgeted for as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Don't forget to add €40 per car upon entering Switzerland for the Vignette (toll pass that lasts the whole year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yep have seen a few threads with similar ideas... 2 weeks is a bit full on. I know a week seems a short time to get all that in but after a week of driving roads like that you are knackered!!!! Last year we did the French side, gorge du verdon and Monaco, col du turini area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Cheers bullet. Yep as I said keep some euros aside for tolls and such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Cheers again Steve, definitely going to find time to do this this year and I really do appreciate the help and tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Some great ideas there Steve, it's going to have to be next year for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobrien1 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 That looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Rather than spending on mods for your car actually get out there and spend it on driving it Like your style Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hoping to at least sample a couple of passes on the Honeymoon this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) This thread has reminded me to properly start planning our trip to Belgium/Switzerland via the Belgium GP Day 1-2 (Saturday - Sunday) UK to Zurich - 735 miles : 12hrs. 16th August: Reims - 1 Night. 17th Zurich - 1 night. Day 3-4 (Monday-Tuesday): Zurich to Pass - 160 miles: 4hs. 18-19th: Pass (Sargen) - 2 nights. Day 5 (Wednesday): Sargen to Stuttgart - 200 miles: 3hr. 20th: Stuttgart - 1 Night Day 6-7-8 (Thursday / Friday / Saturday): Stuttgart to Spa - 264 miles: 4hrs 21-23st: Spa - 3 Nights Day 8-9 (Sunday - Monday): Spa to Brussels - 90 miles: 1hr 24-25th: Brussels - 2Night Brussels to UK - 340mils: 6hr 26th UK. Total miles: 1800, 35 mpg, £1.50/L. £350 (The 335i is much more economical than the Z on a long run ) 9 Nights Hotels £1200. 10 Days - food, £700 Tunnel costs - £140 So all £2500 should cover it....Cannot wait, hopefully by the time the F1 circus gets to Spa the cars will actually be working Edited March 3, 2014 by gangzoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I blew my expected times in the Swiss Alps, kept having to stop for photos! It's a brilliant place to drive, possibly the best driving anywhere off a track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 This thread has reminded me to properly start planning our trip to Belgium/Switzerland via the Belgium GP Day 1-2 (Saturday - Sunday) UK to Zurich - 735 miles : 12hrs. 16th August: Reims - 1 Night. 17th Zurich - 1 night. Day 3-4 (Monday-Tuesday): Zurich to Pass - 160 miles: 4hs. 18-19th: Pass (Sargen) - 2 nights. Day 5 (Wednesday): Sargen to Stuttgart - 200 miles: 3hr. 20th: Stuttgart - 1 Night Day 6-7-8 (Thursday / Friday / Saturday): Stuttgart to Spa - 264 miles: 4hrs 21-23st: Spa - 3 Nights Day 8-9 (Sunday - Monday): Spa to Brussels - 90 miles: 1hr 24-25th: Brussels - 2Night Brussels to UK - 340mils: 6hr 26th UK. Total miles: 1800, 35 mpg, £1.50/L. £350 (The 335i is much more economical than the Z on a long run ) 9 Nights Hotels £1200. 10 Days - food, £700 Tunnel costs - £140 So all £2500 should cover it....Cannot wait, hopefully by the time the F1 circus gets to Spa the cars will actually be working If I was you, I'd try avoiding the Brussels area unless you have a traffic jam fetish. If you can avoid the ring road around Brussels the better, from experience the traffic is horrendous there no matter what time of the day it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz 350z Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have a trip like this planned for the end of the summer too...Cant wait. I just wanted to say thanks to all those putting up helpful hints and tips like this. It really makes planning easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 If you're using the French toll roads I strongly suggest getting a Liber-T pass, especially if you're on your own in the car. Trying to reach over to pay tolls is a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipouk Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm getting excited now. Any idea when this trip is likely to happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacky Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Brilliant guide! The girlfriend actually suggested we do this a few weeks ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm getting excited now. Any idea when this trip is likely to happen? Ideas and planning ATM Phil, will be in touch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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