Driving to Italy in October/November?? - SV650.org

Mej · 01-10-10, 11:11 AM

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01-10-10, 11:58 AM

Yes, it should be open still. Going over the tops or using the Mont Blanc tunnel?

Mej · 01-10-10, 12:20 PM

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Luckypants · 01-10-10, 12:32 PM

Mont Blanc Tunnel will be open, but you might be unlucky going over the tops. The Stelvio may be closed, as there is already a lot of snow there (see the webcam at the summit here) already. It's been closed in early November the past few years.

Mej · 01-10-10, 12:35 PM

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Mej · 01-10-10, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckypants

(see the webcam at the summit here) already. It's been closed in early November the past few years.

think i will give that a miss then.

Luckypants · 01-10-10, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mej

think i will give that a miss then.

The thing to do is check on the day of travel, it may be open - it depends on when the winter arrives.

One thing you may have to consider is local laws on travelling in winter, especially in alpine areas. For instance I know Austria has laws about using winter tyres and carrying snow chains in winter. A friend of mine had to purchase snow chains to go up to a ski resort by car a few years ago, but not sure what country that was in. Your best bet would be to check with the AA/RAC travel services about requirements.

01-10-10, 02:46 PM

Its never closed for more than a few hours--they have efficient snow clearing but I would recomend a set of chains ,either snow or ice.
I drove back an forth with an artic for 20+ years of winters and probably used chains about six times.
Oct/Nov ice is more likely to be your problem than snow,so good tyres are a must.

Luckypants · 01-10-10, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Its never closed for more than a few hours--

The Stelvio is kept open all year? Didn't know that, I thought it was closed for the winter like other high alpine roads, such as the Grossglockner, Col du Galibier etc.

Mej · 01-10-10, 03:23 PM

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Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Driving to Italy in October/November?? Yes, it should be open still. Going over the tops or using the Mont Blanc tunnel?

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Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Driving to Italy in October/November?? Its never closed for more than a few hours--they have efficient snow clearing but I would recomend a set of chains ,either snow or ice. I drove back an forth with an artic for 20+ years of winters and probably used chains about six times. Oct/Nov ice is more likely to be your problem than snow,so good tyres are a must.

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