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Re: Alpine Touring Questions dogmanjack #108086 12/10/12 01:52 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 14,748 Likes: 158 Mandello del Lario Gambalunga Member of the Inner Circle
Gambalunga Member of the Inner Circle Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 14,748 Likes: 158 Mandello del Lario	Originally Posted By dogmanjack I've just been on the AA website. I was planning on going on a drive through the Alpine passes, but now I'm worried. 1) What is the best time of year? From May to September. You could go in April but there would be a risk of snow on the higher passes. It is always possible, but moderately unusual, to get snow even in summer. I would tend to avoid July and August as they are the peak summer holiday season. Originally Posted By dogmanjack 2) Snow chains are compulsory on certain Swiss roads. How will I know which ones? How will I fit snow chains? They are only compulsory if there is snow. There is not an obligation to carry chains but there is an obligation to have them fitted when the sign is displayed and there is snow. My advice would be not to take a high pass if snow is forecast. There is an obligation to carry a first aid kit and triangles in some countries. Originally Posted By dogmanjack 3) What happens if I break down and I can't speak enough French, German, or Italian? Don't worry you will have Assistance Insurance won't you? It is nearly always possible to find someone who speaks English. People that work at hotel reception desks or restaurants usually have at least some English. If you come this way send me a PM. Last edited by Gambalunga; 12/10/12 01:55 PM. Peter

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Alpine Touring Questions	dogmanjack	12/10/12 11:24 AM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	Gambalunga	12/10/12 01:52 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	eremit	12/10/12 03:17 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	bulldog	12/10/12 04:35 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	dogmanjack	12/10/12 04:43 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	R1006	12/10/12 04:55 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	paul	12/10/12 05:58 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	Richard - Aus	12/10/12 10:43 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	dogmanjack	13/10/12 04:56 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	Dean-Royal	13/10/12 05:21 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	Richard - Aus	13/10/12 09:54 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	mr_tony	14/10/12 05:50 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	pduf	15/10/12 07:34 AM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	1560	15/10/12 05:21 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	deano	15/10/12 05:29 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	mr_tony	15/10/12 05:54 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	swissmog	16/10/12 03:33 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	asbojohn	16/10/12 06:16 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	swissmog	16/10/12 07:30 PM
Re: Alpine Touring Questions	Gambalunga	16/10/12 08:11 PM

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