How do you best plan a driving holliday to France and Italy?

[The AJP Griff]

Hi all,id like to plan a driving holliday for two or even three weeks to France and Italy next spring/summer.I want it to be a leisurely affair and to take in all those fabulous mountain roads and stunning scenery we often see posted on here.What i need to work out are the best driving roads,places of interest and places to stay.It just seems such a monumental task to plan such a trip and ensure you do see and experience what you want.I'm sure there are a few of you who have done this,so i'd really appreciate some advice from the wiseCheers,Mike

[V8 GRF]

Apart from the loads of advice from people who have done this in the past if you type "Great driving roads in France (Italy)" into Google that gives you a good starting point.
Also bit of a cheeky one this but you can always look at sites like Driving Adventures to give you some rough ideas of routes as well.

[D14 AYS]

I had an e-mail from Tvr Power about a trip in July that looks excellent,i think there is a link on Powers home page

[earlyriser]

If considering France in July check TdF cycle race website. Depending on your interest you might want to go and see a stage or be at the opposite end of the country. Either way moutain passes can become 'Oxford Street the Saturday before Christmas' overnight

[PDtvr]

D14 AYS said:

I had an e-mail from Tvr Power about a trip in July that looks excellent

Excellent that is until you check out the ludicrously inflated price. Do it yourself for about half the cost.