My place is between Lakes Orta and Maggiore, and I have used Flybe in the past to fly from Birmingham to Milan Malpensa.Looking for flights in Sept/Oct, I was disappointed at the high costs - so went to the Easyjet site to look at the Luton to Tur
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I have often advocated swinging up through Belgium when travelling from UK to Italy, on the grounds of the cheap petrol in Luxembourg and toll free motorways.ÌýI did this route again a couple of weeks ago, but found the roadworks on the Dunkirk-Lil
Tue, 07/28/2009 - 09:32
ÌýI thought it might help people not break the law [or get caught breaking it] to some info on speed cameras they might come across in driving down to Italy.Ìý[This really applies to people like me who don’t have a sat-nav that tells them all the in
Sat, 07/04/2009 - 11:03
When driving to Italy, [Lake Maggiore area],Ìýfrom Calais, I almost always drive up towards Dunkirk and then head East towards Luxembourg.ÌýÌýÌýThe reasons for doing so is simple:-
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:52
If you are driving down to Italy, this regularly updated AA site gives you the latest info on fuel prices across Europe.Ìý Its useful for deciding where to fill up.ÌýNote - in Luxembourg, [where I always fill up - its worth the minor detour from Cal
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 05:32
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Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:58
.ÌýÌýÌýI'm considering handing over ownership of my ½ûÂþÌìÌà Holiday Home to my kids.ÌýDoes anyone know
- How easy this is to do, and how costly?
- Whether this can be done in the UK - or do I have to do it in Italy?
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 04:54
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Thu, 06/18/2009 - 18:08
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"Have filled jerry cans and hope to make Italy in 1 run if needed."
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Make sure they are well hidden in the trailer, in case someone decides their need is greater than yours!!!
Have a good trip
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"The maximum speed forÌýtowing a trailerÌýor caravan (up to 3.5 tonnes) on Swiss motorways has been increased from 80km/h to 100km/h. Suitable tyres must be fitted."
Had a quick look on 'via michelin' at the effect of going via Luxembourg and GotthardTunnel, as opposed to going direct via Mont Blanc Tunnel.
Seems it takes (in theory ) only about 30 minutes longer, and the overall cost is slightly less,allowing for 2 vignettes.
Of course, the return journey would be 80 swiss francs cheaper, as you already have the vignettes
Just checked eurotunnel site.Ìý It says -Ìý
Fuel:The maximum permissible quantity of liquid fuel (petrol, diesel or biofuel) that can be carried in portable reserve fuel containers on board a passenger Shuttle per Vehicle, is as follows:
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ÌýNormally, I'd suggest the following route down to varallo, but as it includes going through Switzerland you would need 2 vignettes, one for the car and a second for the trailer.Ìý Vignettes cost 40 swiss francs at the border - don't buy from Swiss Travel Service in UK, they add a £20+ handling fee.
If you fill up at the Maidstone services, much of your trip will be covered.Ìý
I don't think you can take extra fuel in cans on either the Ferries or EurotunnelÌý
I'd go ......Ìý Calais, up into Belguim near Dunkirk, then on to Luxembourg via the (free) motorways.Ìý Fill up in Luxembourg at the petrol station near the French Border (cheapest around, as prices are set by the Luxembourg government).Ìý
Then down to Metz, Nancy, Mulhouse and into Germany to take the autobahn towards Basle.
Stop at Bad Bellingham services to buy the vignettes, and possibly top up with more fuel. Petrol in Switzerland is significantly more expensive than Germany or Italy.Ìý (There are websites that give European petrol prices if you want to check -Ìýhttps://www.cargopedia.net/europe-fuel-prices .Ìý German petrol is still pretty dear)
Turn off autobahn towards Lorrach, and into Switzerland.Ìý Then on past Lucern and through the Gotthard tunnel.Ìý Turn off motorway towards Locarno and into Italy byÌý the West Side of Lake Maggiore.Ìý On to Lake Orta and then you are nearly there.
The route won't be much longer, the swing up to get to Luxembourg adds a bit, but it has the advantage of no motorway charges at all, so a significant saving there - making the cost of the vignettes seem minimal
Good Luck
Use Google - its easy if you try.
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https://disabledaccessibletravel.com/accessible-destinations/italy/
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Well, as nobody has posted, I'll give my response as a non-resident. (I have a holiday property in Piemonte).Ìý
Piemonte is a large (to Brits) area with differing characteristics.Ìý ÌýThere are mountainous areas, (north and west), beautiful lake areas such as Maggiore and Orta, and lots of flatter areas.Ìý You really need to focus in on possible areas to live - weather varies across the regionÌý so you need to get statistics online for specific areas.Ìý
Also, if you want to 'do the woodcraft shop" thing, perhaps you need the touristy areas such as the West Side of Maggiore or the east side of Orta.Ìý You'd probably need to live a bit away from your shop because of property prices and space availability.
Good luck with your search
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