Alps tour on August 20

[danzrh]

Idea is to leave Zurich area around 6am on August 20. Roads should still be pretty free (last time I went, that was the case. Midday, however, literal convoys of Ferraris were crouching up the passes). I would think about Via Tremola - Nufenen - ...
Anyone interested?

1. Dan - AM V8V

[MisterDJ]

Let´s do it!

1. Dan - AM V8V
2. MisterDJ - Lotus Exige

[danzrh]

A colleague from work might join, too.

Anyone else?

[Davu]

I'd like to join!
... but isn't the surface of nufen and tremola a bit rough for our cars?

[danzrh]

Tremola is cobble-stone, but worked for me. The other streets are paved normally if I recall correctly. The V8 does not sit particularly low, not sure about the Lotuses... South of black forest is probably nicer with respect to the roads, alps is great for the panoramic views. But I would consider the roads driveable w/o problems.

[Whitean3]

Sadly I can't make it (again!). Nufenen is great, and paved. Not done Tremola.

[MisterDJ]

How are we looking ? Weather for Saturday looks rainy. I can do Sunday as well, and weather looks good then?

[danzrh]

Saturday looks better early in the morning. I'd say let's wait 'till Friday morning, look at latest forecasts, and decide. Need to check with my non-PH mate if he could do Sunday as well.

[MisterDJ]

Forecast is quite borderline, with rain starting at 12 or thereabouts - I would propose to make it on Sunday

[Davu]

Sorry guys, I'll skip this time.

[danzrh]

OK, Sunday works for me. Where and when shall we meet? I come from Thalwil area

[MisterDJ]

I come from Zurich, so I suppose the best meeting point is somewhere on motorway. Shall we meet at the Shell Station at 6:30am - Address Blegistrasse 4, 6343 Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland. I´ll email you my contacts in any case.

Edited by MisterDJ on Saturday 20th August 17:14

[danzrh]

So a quick update for those who could not make it: 7 hours of scenic roads with almost perfect weather. Made Old Gotthard road, Nufenen, Furka, Grimsel, Susten. Big fun. Hope some of you will join in next time!

[fvert]

Too bad I discovered this topic only now Next time I'm in!

[superpippo]

show us some pics!

[MisterDJ]

Here are a few pics!

Great morning, and definitely worth getting out of bed early.

[danzrh]

Would be fun to do this with some more of you guys... But season is almost over I guess. Let's do a grand opening event next year once the passes open!

[MisterDJ]

If the weather is ok on this weekend I will go for another drive, although more likely to be in the Black Forest this time - if any of you are interested, let me know!

[Progressive]

Looks great, would have loved to join...

... Unfortunately I STILL don't have a car here in Zurich!