Route from Reims To Geneva

[Albert_5039897]

Can any one tell me the best route from Reims to Geneva. Been on the on Mappy.com they recommend the A40/E21/E62 but this takes us thro'a tunnel near Nantua. Can caravans use this tunnel as I think thar I read some where that some tunnels do not allow caravans thro them. Thanks in anticipation

ALB

 

[PC_5119929]

Albert - We use www.viamichelin.com as our route finder as back up to using a sat-nav.

Michelin and Mappy have the option to set your own type of car and towing with van etc. Did you check the "options" link at bottom right of the Mappy Itinerary box. From memory I do believe though that you are OK on that route.

 

[Earlybird]

no problem going that way lots of long hills

 

[PC_5119929]

ps.

Albert just a tip, on Via M routes you can open and expand mini maps along the route you are taking and print them off so you can picture your route and road layout.

 

[rob_jax]

Hi Albert,

Both solo and towing, I've used the start of the route you describe - but split off just after Langres to drive along the D67 through Champlitte and Gray to Besancon (more like an N road), and then take the E23 to Pontarlier and Lausanne.

Good hotel in Champlittle (solo) or river side camping at Gray.

The start of the E23 out of Besancon is the issue with this route - a single track road that climbs out of the river valley. Our Mercedes C270 CDI towing an Eriba Triton was fine, but that's no surprise with 180 bhp / 410 NM torque towing a 1000 kg 3-berth Eriba (about a 50% match).

I'm guessing you'll be much closer to the 85% guideline, but HGV have no problem.

However, you may want to evaluate the route with www.viamichelin.co.uk and when you do, click "options" or "customise your route" and set your car type, fuel and typical costs, that you have a caravan and whether you prefer motorways or not. This also recommends the route you mentioned.

If you prefer the motorway route, then my wife has driven that route on the way to meeting in Chalon sur Soane from Geneva airport - and says the road is OK - but can't remember if caravans are restricted from the tunnel. But there is an N road that parallels that tunnel - just looks like it would take an hour to drive around.

Robert

 

[JoannaLesley]

We towed a caravan through the Mont Blanc tunnel about 4 weeks ago, so that route would be OK. Roads are good, too, with quite a bit of it toll free.

 

[Albert_5039897]

Hi All thanks for the info, all very useful, if I have any problems I will let you know