Now that the ferry is booked (Club Class yipeee), and the 'bungalow' is booked at 'Nanzel', it's time to consider the stop over. We have stayed in Eguisheim and love it but following the disaster experienced in August 2022 ..we need an alternative.
Eguisheim is equidistant from the Ferry to Limone.
Ideally:
Private parking in the hotel grounds
Rural
Not far from the motorway
The Alsace is perfect.
When this was first calculated we travelled from Zeebrugge, now of course we drive from Rotterdam. We know the route well, so the extra mileage doesn't seem as far.
Ideally approximately 7hrs.
It's good to have a shorter journey on day 2, although when making the return journey it can't be too onerous.
There is always a route through Germany via the Brenner Pass to consider.
Seasoned travellers will have some good ideas hopefully?ðŸ™
Post last edited on 09/03/2024 07:46:43
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Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
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We were caught in a storm in Limone, were delayed with poor motorway conditions, turned up at the hotel just on 10:30...we had no drinks facilities in the room and they refused to make us a drink or a drink from the bar....I did ring ahead to say we'd be late. The rules are that the bar and restaurant shuts at 10.30, but we stayed on the way to Italy and they were expecting us. We'd been driving for 7hrs in torrential rain. Then they wouldn't allow us to settle the bill so that we could get off early for Rotterdam...the staff on duty didn't know how to operate the computer system. In the morning they tried to charge us for 2 breakfasts when we'd only had 2 coffees.
A series of disasters and poor service all round.
Some people do not think outside the box.
Even a 3 star hotel in the UK has a kettle!!!
I think it has changed hands.
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Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Ha ha Billy F wit!!!
If you can't say something nice...as the saying goes.
My post is a serious request, desist!
Post last edited on 09/03/2024 14:52:21
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Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
Friends on their way to a wedding, stayed here, at Riquewhir, so it's not my recommendation but just passing it on. Le Chemin de Meunier They liked it a lot. I think payment has to be made in cash for drinks/meals/etc., but breakfast is included in the price. I'm not sure about an 'early start' - so I would ask that question before booking anywhere.
PS - So Sorry to read your sorry tale. A similar experience equipped us with a travel kettle, two mugs, and our 'drink of choice' kit. We even have a tiny pop top bottle for enough milk for four drinks! The mugs can stand in (in an emergency) as wine glasses or even champagne glasses on one occasion.
We usually carry a small picnic hamper with mugs, plates, cutlery and napkins for 'service' stops.
(we don't eat services 'junk' food , preferring to buy fresh food at a super market or store en route)
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Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Quote: Originally posted by BobCat10 on 09/3/2024
Thanks Val. Great idea re the travel kettle.
We usually carry a small picnic hamper with mugs, plates, cutlery and napkins for 'service' stops.
(we don't eat services 'junk' food , preferring to buy fresh food at a super market or store en route)
We do exactly the same. We've carried a kettle since we had a similar experience to you, miles from anywhere to get a drink, and only a 'vending machine' with dreadful options!
As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
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Hi BC,
We have travelled, car & caravan and a MH, from Hook of Holland to Garda.
Our friends with the MH wanted to avoid using a GoBox in Austria so we went via the Fern Pass, Landeck and the Reisa Pass and it was a very enjoyable route. If you go via Landeck itself, and not the Landeck tunnel, there were no tolls at all.
It may not suit if speed is your preference but being limited when towing it was not a problem for us.
We have since used the Brenner and would go for the Landeck route before that, but, with just the car it might appeal more.
Re overnight stops you could take a look at Hotel B&B. We have used them in France-there are quite a few to choose from so you could even leave booking till enroute and you have a better idea of your likely ETA, and we liked the automated system of access.
In France their is usually a food outlet, such as Buffalo Grill, adjacent-one that looks suitable is below;
https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/karlsruhe
Finally, looking on Google maps currently shows road closures on the road from Riva to Limone-we are considering a 'hotel tour' to celebrate a Big Birthday in June, and Hotel Monte Baldo is on our list of possibles.
The 'Ferme Du Pape', Eguisheim appears to have changed hands and is no longer part of Brithotels.
Improvements have been implemented, so we have booked the outbound and return stop overs.
Eguisheim is the perfect location being approximately halfway to Lake Garda. It is a short drive to the motorway, rural setting. In fact it is one of the villages which inspired the 'village scenes' in Beauty and the Beast. It is very pretty, it looks more German than French.
So we're sorted.
It will be strange with a solid roof over our heads than 'canvas', but we are not relinquishing the advantage of being on a fantastic campsite. ( Nanzel, Limone sul Garda)
It will be good to enjoy some prolonged sunshine, blighty isn't exactly enjoying a typical summer is it!!
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Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
As always I check out YouTube vlogs submitted by enthusiastic adventurers.
I am concerned about the weather patterns affecting the Alpine region of Switzerland and Northern Italy.
I keep checking on Meteo for updates.
So looking forwards to visiting Milan for the first time. I am going to the Dolce & Gabbana exhibition at the Piazza Reale(one of my favourite designers), the Duomo and the amazing central shopping arcade. Not forgetting La Scala. I just want to tick it off my 'bucket list.
So Limone and the environs of thec Veneto beckon once again...can't wait to get my board out on the water.
We've never been so early in the season. We usually visit between 18/ 08 and 05/09, so I'm hoping to catch everything in full bloom.
Post last edited on 04/07/2024 09:15:49
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Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
We've just returned from a beautiful trip to Italy...a bit 'scorchio' for me. We've never vacationed in July before, but I think on top of this it has been exceptionally warm. Not a day under 36 degrees for the entire trip.
To the point; we stayed over in Eguisheim at the Hostellerie Ferme Du Pape...what a difference from 2yrs ago: they now have drink facilities in the rooms for starters! The service was superb this time. So yep it's back on the list as a recommended 'stop overs for exploring Italy.
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Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
Italy. Simply because it was so hot it was impossible to fulfil the walking treks planned.
Milan whilst beautiful was stifling heat, but worth it for the exhibition in the Palazzo Realto. Madonna Della Corona was amazing.
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Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Stop over - Rotterdam to Limone sul Garda
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