Salerno to London Route Recommendation

Hi Everyone


I intend riding from Salerno, Italy to the UK in late July and would like some recopmmendations on the best routes for this journey.

Ideally I would like to travel on scenic twisty roads rather than motorways. I have never ridden in europe so any practical advice on routes etc woulkd be appreciated

Another option is Lavrio to Calais. Any advice on routes would be greatly appreciated.

This route seems to be 700 miles longer but day less on board ship and slightly cheaper. Obviously some of the saving is going to disappear on tyre wear and fuel costs.

Don't know about Italy, but I'd head for up the West side of Lake Maggoiore and then over the Simplon pass to Brig.

Turn right at Brig to Oberwald then North over the Grimsel pass to Innertkirchen. Head North toward Lucerne and up route 26 to Brugg and route 5 to Waldshut.

Up through the Black forrest to cross into France around Strasbourg. and pick a route across the north of France - Verdun - Hirson - Cambrai - Calais or tunnel.

Hi

Thanks for the advice bit I am having trouble finding Lake Maggoiore. Is it in Italy.

To clarify I am sailing to either Salerno, Italy or Lavrios, Greece then need to ride back to London.

FBF said:

Hi

Thanks for the advice bit I am having trouble finding Lake Maggoiore. Is it in Italy.

To clarify I am sailing to either Salerno, Italy or Lavrios, Greece then need to ride back to London.

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Ye're joking are'nt you, Lake M is the western lake in the north of italy......................

If you travel from Salerno, the Amalfi coast is beautiful , don't go through Naples though ,but following the coast up to Genoa looks good.

No I'm deadly serious, I searched iPad maps and only result was somewhere in the USA.

TRIED LOOKING for blue patches on map as they usually represent water but couldn't find it either.

My knowledge of European geography and roads would fit on the back of a postage hence my request for guidance from those out here who are more knowledgeable then me

Try Lake Maggiore

FBF said:

Hi Everyone


I intend riding from Salerno, Italy to the UK in late July and would like some recopmmendations on the best routes for this journey.

Ideally I would like to travel on scenic twisty roads rather than motorways. I have never ridden in europe so any practical advice on routes etc woulkd be appreciated

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Can't help with the Italian stretch, but I'd head for Nice then pick up the N85 Route Napolean. Follow to Digne les Bains then head north east onto the Route des Grande Alpes all the way to Geneva. This is almost back to back fantastic passes.

The previously mentioned route through Switzerland is also full of great passes and probably more spectacular views.

Donnie

FBF said:

No I'm deadly serious, I searched iPad maps and only result was somewhere in the USA.

TRIED LOOKING for blue patches on map as they usually represent water but couldn't find it either.

My knowledge of European geography and roads would fit on the back of a postage hence my request for guidance from those out here who are more knowledgeable then me

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It's pretty hard to miss it https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place...2!3m1!1s0x4785d9fbe2fc3043:0xead41c4c3323e835

When you have decided whether you intend to start from Greece or Italy, let us know.

Someone will then (maybe) be able to tell you which (preferably scenic twisty, non-motorway) roads to ride all the way to Calais in July.

When giving your jump off point, it would be great, mate, if you could also let them know:

1. How many days you have available to travel between Greece / Italy and the north east French port

2. Whether you want to ride: 50, 100, 200 or 300 or more (or less) miles a day, down these twisty scenic (non-motorway) roads.

3. Some basic guidance as to whether you are a 'Get cracking at dawn and ride 'til dusk' merchant or more of a '11 AM start, no later than 15:30 finish, showered, beer in hand, chilling' fellow, would be handy, too.

4. What sort of hotels / campsites / B&B you (might) have in mind to overnight in. In short, are you a 'Wild camping / put it up in a car park' fellow? Or more of a 'I expect someone to carry my bags, turn down the sheets and put an arrow fold in the toilet roll after each visit to the porcelain', sort of chap?

From a very quick look, Salerno to Calais direct is roughly 1000 miles, whilst Lavrio (no 's' at the end) appears to be nearly twice as far at 1800 miles. This 80% increase in the distance highlights the importance of giving the number of days available between points A and B to make the journey. If it's two days, you might need to get your skates on. If it's two weeks or two months? Well that's a whole different ball game.

Await your news with no little interest.