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Just a quick note to say thank you to those of you who gave me advice last year and this on towing down to Valras Plage via Clermond Ferrand and Millau.

Having returned last week, I can honestly say it was the best towing journey of my life! Reaching a height of circa 3750ft thankfully the Skoda was, as you said, more than up to the job. We averaged 29mpg over 420 miles, only needed 4th gear twice as the VRs lapped up the hills in 5th and maintained an average speed of 55mph. The lead up to and the drive over the Millau viaduct was stunning.

It set up our holiday perfectly. Camping de la Yole turned out to be a great site - we loved it and intend on returning next year.

So, once again, thanks all - and if you've got the chance, take that route ( but do make sure you've got the power to cope with the hills! ) 

We are just trying to decide on going to France next week or not for 6 weeks, if we do it will be to Adge which we like in September. We will travel down the A75 which we have done several times in a motorhome but it will be the first time towing a caravan.  We tow a 1500kg Swift with a Volvo XC90 so we should be okay.  As you say it is a very nice road to travel on.

Mike

Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 24/8/2011

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It's amazing from both ends .. the parking places give great views ... the exhibition base under the bridge at the southern end is very interesting.

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