Event: Davos to Stelvio Pass, Italy. 16th June and 17th, departing 18 June, 2012

[chachacha28]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Quote:
Originally Posted by JK135i
Dackel, something else you might want to add to the final info update is the fees for driving in Switzerland, paperwork ( passport/ international license, etc), last Esso station before crossing the border, and any other details that are important things for people to know and have before they depart their area.



+1. YuP! I once saw a Blitzer (photoradar) in Swizerland, but it was checking how LOUD your car was as you drove by! And IF you were too loud it tok your picture!

The way I drove the Stelvio last year... I went thru Innsbruch, Austria and then thru Nauders and crossed the Italian border. At the top of the Stelvio you can either proceed straight down further into Italy or turn RIGHT and go into Swiss(CH). We could avoid Swizerland really. When you turn right and head into the Swiss side... that is also where the road turns to gravel! So we might want to avoid that part anyway. I am no fan of Swizerland anyways: everything there costs more than DE or IT.

I second the motion to avoid switzerland

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by JK135i

Dackel, something else you might want to add to the final info update is the fees for driving in Switzerland, paperwork ( passport/ international license, etc), last Esso station before crossing the border, and any other details that are important things for people to know and have before they depart their area.

Yea... I will check on that. Good point Justin. I think we all will need an international drivers permit plus our USAEUR driver lic. At your Base go to the drivers ED classroom(Where you take your USAUER driver's test) and ask for the form. They have a US Army command waiver. All we do is take(get made) two passport photos and go to your towns local DMV office (called a KFZ, where Germans regsiter their cars and have their lic plates made. Sometimes it is in the LandsAmt (Co courthouse). We take two photos and this waiver form and pay a small fee. The International permit is good for one year.

Everyone will also need the GREEN insurance cards to drive outside of Germany. This green ins card proves you are insured.

Each car will need a first aid kit, warning triangle AND spare fuse and light bulb kit.(10 euros or less at most German grocery stores). Also a warning vest for EACH person in the car - and the vests have to be located inside the passenger area.

Before leaving Germany we will need to pick up an Austrian Autoabhn Vignette. The gas stations on the German Autobahn all sell these. 8 euros for a 10 day pass. AND put it on your windshield. It is a BIG fine if you do not stick it on your windshield or put it on partially. Like 500 euros or so.

I don't think we will be driving on any Swiss Autobahns - but IF you will... you will need an Autobahn decall/vignette for there too. Last time they were close to 30 euros for one year. No ten day sticker in Swiss!

Last Esso is a good point too. I know for me... going down the A9 past Munich... when you follow the Brenner(Brenno) autobahn signs to Italy... South of Munchen you instead purposely head direction Salzburg when the Brenno autobahn peels off to the South(right). You go a few kms and there is an Esso right on the A8 just past the A93 autobahn going to Innsbruch. You want to go direction Innsbruch... but travelling straight one exit gets you to one of the last Esso's in that area - direct on the autobahn. Plus they sell all the Vignettes too.


Dackel

[Dackelone]

Just before the village of Nauder's there is this old fortress carved into the mountain side. I was thinking it would make a cool destination to tour the inside of it on Saturday. Would anyone be interested in a tour? I would have to contact the people who run tours there.

[FDM68]

Esso gas stations...
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532049

[JK135i]

I am also game for avoiding switzerland, there is no way to muffle my exhaust and I'm not putting on the stock axel back for this trip. I have a little surprise, look for a new thread from me later....

[Elsabor67]

Originally Posted by JK135i

I have a little surprise, look for a new thread from me later....

[smellthebeans]

Count me in for the Castle tour!

[Grey Dove]

Originally Posted by smellthebeans

Count me in for the Castle tour!

+1 depending on ETA

[Mr Kleen]

I'm down for the Castle tour, and avoiding db monitoring stations.

[Rikx1M]

To all, keep being creative and look for some other adventure opportunities other than driving as we'll be doing a lot of that. Maybe rafting or hiking for a couple of hours or something challenging to dissipate the stress of Stelvio .

Contacted the hotel and notified them that right now we have 21 cars and 30 people, reserving 21 rooms with two of these a quad/apt if possible.

Some of the folks we haven't heard from need to come online so we can get a firm head count....specifically: fourtailpipes, KC Skyrider, 1560, and 1erMCoupe.

Our drop dead date to notify the hotel will be June 1th, 15 days out...and enough time to not get saddled with paying for rooms that are being used.

Info all, I'm TDY 24 May-10 Jun working 14+ hour days on location with sparse internet access so will only be able to minimally plan Stelvio after the 24th. Thanks to Dave for already stepping up!. Anyone else want to assist in planning the trip as we get closer?

[FDM68]

Looks like I'll be TDY during this so you can use my spot as a reserve for any late comers.

[fourtailpipes]

Originally Posted by Rikx1M

To all, keep being creative and look for some other adventure opportunities other than driving as we'll be doing a lot of that. Maybe rafting or hiking for a couple of hours or something challenging to dissipate the stress of Stelvio .

Contacted the hotel and notified them that right now we have 21 cars and 30 people, reserving 21 rooms with two of these a quad/apt if possible.

Some of the folks we haven't heard from need to come online so we can get a firm head count....specifically: fourtailpipes, KC Skyrider, 1560, and 1erMCoupe.

Our drop dead date to notify the hotel will be June 1th, 15 days out...and enough time to not get saddled with paying for rooms that are being used.

Info all, I'm TDY 24 May-10 Jun working 14+ hour days on location with sparse internet access so will only be able to minimally plan Stelvio after the 24th. Thanks to Dave for already stepping up!. Anyone else want to assist in planning the trip as we get closer?

thanks for the heads up. unfortunately i don't think i'm going to be able to get over to europe this time of year... looks like i'm going to have to postpone til the fall. sorry! have fun and take lots of pics, guys!
-alex

[Rikx1M]

We are starting to lose guys...let's find some replacements!

Room codes:
A = Wants a room by themselves, 50 euros per night
B = Traveling with partner/friend/2 people together, 70 euros
C = Single driver, willing to share a double room, 35 euros
D = Triple....that's probably just me, 105 euros
E = Quad/Apt

1: Rikx1M (Rick), 4 people (2-B), Heidelberg
2: Dackelone (Dave), 1 person (A), Bamberg
3: Elsabor67 (Nick), 1 person (C with #4), Vilseck
4: JK135i (Justin), 1 person (C with #3) Ansbach
5: gs/e60/1m (Rudi), 1 person (A), Belgium
6: evolution80 (Andreas), 1 person (A), Kustein, Austria
7: Mr Kleen (Gabe), (B, with friend), Wiesbaden
8: comar1979 (Marco), 1 person (A), Munich
9. racewar128I (Steve), 4 people (E), Ansbach
10. smellthebeans (Bob), 1 person (A), Stuttgart
11. 135i Oreo (Roger), (B with friend) Spangdehlem
12. RAR135i (Roy), 1 person (A), US
13. KC Skyrider (?), 1 person (A), Ramstein
14. Swadeness, (Wade), 1 person (A), Spangdehlem
15. Ezeedee, (Derek) 2 persons, (B), Ramstein,
16. 1560, (?), 1 person (A), EU - possible
17. 1erMCoupe, (?), 1 person (A), Rheinfelden CH
18. 135junky, (Stephen), 1 person (A/C), Ansbach
19. Marty, (M Flight), 1 person (A), K-town

[Mr Kleen]

Just to be 100% clear: I need a room with 2 beds. I love my bro, I just don't love my bro.

[smellthebeans]

Will you be comming to Schloss Beans with your brother?

Cheers
Bob

[Mr Kleen]

If I do, he'll be there. He's riding shotgun...

[1560]

Originally Posted by Rikx1M

Some of the folks we haven't heard from need to come online so we can get a firm head count....specifically: fourtailpipes, KC Skyrider, 1560, and 1erMCoupe.

sorry guys, had to reschedule some holidays due to work-obligations
can't make it
the week-end before I come back from Sardinia
and last week-end of june: I'll be in the mountains driving "the longest way possible" towards Aachensee for a mountainbiking-holiday

take care because a lot of sources say there will be a LOT of snow above
1600m until half of july!!

sources:
http://www.ig-alpenpaesse.ch/
http://www.alpen-journal.de/alpenser...penpaesse.html

[Rikx1M]

Updated to reelect drops.......

Room codes:
A = Wants a room by themselves, 50 euros per night
B = Traveling with partner/friend/2 people together, 70 euros
C = Single driver, willing to share a double room, 35 euros
D = Triple....that's probably just me, 105 euros
E = Quad/Apt

1: Rikx1M (Rick), 4 people (2-B), Heidelberg
2: Dackelone (Dave), 1 person (A), Bamberg
3: Elsabor67 (Nick), 1 person (C with #4), Vilseck
4: JK135i (Justin), 1 person (C with #3) Ansbach
5: gs/e60/1m (Rudi), 1 person (A), Belgium
6: evolution80 (Andreas), 1 person (A), Kustein, Austria
7: Mr Kleen (Gabe), (B, with friend), Wiesbaden
8: comar1979 (Marco), 1 person (A), Munich
9. racewar128I (Steve), 4 people (E), Ansbach
10. smellthebeans (Bob), 1 person (A), Stuttgart
11. 135i Oreo (Roger), (B with friend) Spangdehlem
12. RAR135i (Roy), 1 person (A), US
13. KC Skyrider (?), 1 person (A), Ramstein
14. Swadeness, (Wade), 1 person (A), Spangdehlem
15. Ezeedee, (Derek) 2 persons, (B), Ramstein,
16. 135junky, (Stephen), 1 person (A/C), Ansbach
17. Marty, (M Flight), 1 person (A), K-town

Updated

[Dackelone]

I was looking at my fotos from my Stelvio trip last year. I just thought some of you might also like to see where we will be going and how beautifull this area of Europe is!



Dackel's Stelvio Pass photos...
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=599228

[smellthebeans]

I know some of you were talking about alternate events. What about a cycling trip...hit a couple beer gartens, stop and take pictures?

[chachacha28]

Originally Posted by smellthebeans

I know some of you were talking about alternate events. What about a cycling trip...hit a couple beer gartens, stop and take pictures?

i'm no rocket scientist, but that sounds suspiciously like... exercise

[Elsabor67]

Originally Posted by ezeedee

i'm no rocket scientist, but that sounds suspiciously like... exercise

Not if you're riding on the "Beer Bike/Trolley"