Dackel's and Artemis's excellent Italian Alps adventure...

Dackelone · 04-21-2014, 11:00 AM

...in the Dolomites Alps!

For the past two years some of us Euro 1Addicts have gone on a pilgrimage to Stelvio. Stelvio 1.0 and Stelvio 2.0 (you can click on my signature for those photo threads)

Some in our group have become a little bored with Stelvio plan so this year we want to tour another breath taking mountain range. But where? So Artemis(Luc) and I had last weekend free so we made a little "research" tour of the Italian Dolomites Alps region. This is the area of mountains bellow the Alps. Its like a moonscape in some areas while looking a lot like Utah in other areas. You be the judge.

Luc and I had a blast(!) - driving around the Sella Mountain range (or Sellaronda). The roads were clear of snow.... but there was still lots of permafrost on the sides of the road. Some roads were even still covered up with snow - so we had to divert to a gravel like detour road to bypass the closed section(s). All in all it was a nice weekend adventure and I am looking forward to our Euro 1Addicts later in the summer(July/August). I know it will be EPIC!!

Since Luc's family also lives near by in Trento... we also toured this area as well as the GardaSee(lake) district. WHAT a lake! Lots of tunnels and curving roads... and lots of vineyards and farms. I could not think of a better way to spend the weekend driving in Northern Italy.

Since Luc lives in Belgium we decided to meet up in Munich and then drive down the Brenner into Northern Italy. This was the beginning of the German Easter break... as we got caught up in a little bit of traffic. Once we exited the Autostrada the roads were empty. We only saw the occasional bicyclists or small car. THIS is just what we were hoping for. Empty Alpine roads to tear up and down on.

First day we drove from Munich down to Sella Passo(Dolomites), then later that day we drove to Trento. We had a really nice dinner at a local beer brewery/pub. Then the next day we drove from Trento to Gardasee(lake) area. Later that day I said good bye to Luc and his family and drove to Bozen to find a hotel for the night. Then I drove a few passes in the Bozen area: Mendel Pass and the Tonale Pass. Then I drove back North home to Bayern(Germany).

Dack

And now onto my photos....
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the toll plaza at the Brenner Europa Bridge...
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First stop for fuel in Italy... before hitting the Sella Passo...
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the first of many tunnels...
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Sella Passo...

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It is required to carry snow chains until mid April. :0
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The main road was still covered with snow! We had to detour on this gravel road...
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2240 meters high!
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Dackelone · 04-21-2014, 12:54 PM

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Dackelone · 04-21-2014, 01:45 PM

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I wish you could have smelled this room!
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a little joke here... we also drove the Pelegrino Pass.

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camera speed box!
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And of course... when I get back into Germany... we go thru a storm! lol
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Artemis · 04-21-2014, 03:36 PM

Garda Lake (Lago di Garda): Castel Toblino and Riva del Garda:

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Sella mountain range in the Dolomites (low season):

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Leaving Italy - Heading North:

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Statistics of the journey:
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pmeloche · 04-21-2014, 07:52 PM

This is a most excellent adventure.

P1 · 04-21-2014, 11:29 PM

We'll need to see some food pics of some sort.

kappelxir · 04-22-2014, 02:03 AM

This is a most excellent adventure.

solamanda · 04-22-2014, 04:38 AM

Looks good fun!

Artemis · 04-27-2014, 08:26 AM

Updated with additional pictures.

Dackelone · 04-27-2014, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Updated with additional pictures.

Thanks Luc!

Btw... here are some videos from our tour...

comar1979 · 04-27-2014, 01:21 PM

Looks like a Blast

Thanks for sharing!

edisapimp · 04-27-2014, 01:29 PM

I love the North!!

How could you NOT love Italy?!?!?

Twix · 04-27-2014, 02:24 PM

That's some bad fuel economy. You guys must have used a healthy about of right foot

Dackelone · 04-27-2014, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twix

That's some bad fuel economy. You guys must have used a healthy about of right foot

14L ain't bad. I gone as little as 198 km's on 52L of fuel. Now THAT is bad.

cipri · 04-27-2014, 05:06 PM

I did the whole lake from torbole to sirmione and back 3 years ago

I will do it again wen I pick up the m3 in August

IEDEI · 04-27-2014, 05:07 PM

AMAZING trip and great photos with 2 fantastically fun cars!

E82 forever!

larryzhou · 04-27-2014, 06:11 PM

Congrats! What a trip you have!

Artemis · 04-27-2014, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twix

That's some bad fuel economy. You guys must have used a healthy about of right foot

Here's the major part of the answer (apart from extra fuel guzzling to get over steep mountain passes):

Diver · 04-27-2014, 06:57 PM

I can't imagine all that snow, living as I do in a very warm place.

Falafel Combo · 04-27-2014, 07:04 PM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

mPlasticDesign · 04-27-2014, 07:14 PM

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Garda lake is beautiful!

NAV8TT · 04-27-2014, 07:19 PM

One of my fav M cars ever the 1M

04-21-2014, 11:00 AM	#1
Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Dackel's and Artemis's excellent Italian Alps adventure... ...in the Dolomites Alps! For the past two years some of us Euro 1Addicts have gone on a pilgrimage to Stelvio. Stelvio 1.0 and Stelvio 2.0 (you can click on my signature for those photo threads) Some in our group have become a little bored with Stelvio plan so this year we want to tour another breath taking mountain range. But where? So Artemis(Luc) and I had last weekend free so we made a little "research" tour of the Italian Dolomites Alps region. This is the area of mountains bellow the Alps. Its like a moonscape in some areas while looking a lot like Utah in other areas. You be the judge. Luc and I had a blast(!) - driving around the Sella Mountain range (or Sellaronda). The roads were clear of snow.... but there was still lots of permafrost on the sides of the road. Some roads were even still covered up with snow - so we had to divert to a gravel like detour road to bypass the closed section(s). All in all it was a nice weekend adventure and I am looking forward to our Euro 1Addicts later in the summer(July/August). I know it will be EPIC!! Since Luc's family also lives near by in Trento... we also toured this area as well as the GardaSee(lake) district. WHAT a lake! Lots of tunnels and curving roads... and lots of vineyards and farms. I could not think of a better way to spend the weekend driving in Northern Italy. Since Luc lives in Belgium we decided to meet up in Munich and then drive down the Brenner into Northern Italy. This was the beginning of the German Easter break... as we got caught up in a little bit of traffic. Once we exited the Autostrada the roads were empty. We only saw the occasional bicyclists or small car. THIS is just what we were hoping for. Empty Alpine roads to tear up and down on. First day we drove from Munich down to Sella Passo(Dolomites), then later that day we drove to Trento. We had a really nice dinner at a local beer brewery/pub. Then the next day we drove from Trento to Gardasee(lake) area. Later that day I said good bye to Luc and his family and drove to Bozen to find a hotel for the night. Then I drove a few passes in the Bozen area: Mendel Pass and the Tonale Pass. Then I drove back North home to Bayern(Germany). Dack And now onto my photos.... the toll plaza at the Brenner Europa Bridge... First stop for fuel in Italy... before hitting the Sella Passo... the first of many tunnels... Sella Passo... It is required to carry snow chains until mid April. :0 The main road was still covered with snow! We had to detour on this gravel road... 2240 meters high! __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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04-21-2014, 01:45 PM	#3
Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	... I wish you could have smelled this room! a little joke here... we also drove the Pelegrino Pass. camera speed box! And of course... when I get back into Germany... we go thru a storm! lol __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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04-21-2014, 03:36 PM	#4
Artemis Moderator 29313 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Garda Lake (Lago di Garda): Castel Toblino and Riva del Garda: Sella mountain range in the Dolomites (low season): Leaving Italy - Heading North: Statistics of the journey: Last edited by Artemis; 04-27-2014 at 08:17 AM..
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04-21-2014, 07:52 PM	#5
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04-21-2014, 11:29 PM	#6
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04-22-2014, 02:03 AM	#7
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04-22-2014, 04:38 AM	#8
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04-27-2014, 08:26 AM	#9
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04-27-2014, 01:29 PM	#12
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04-27-2014, 02:24 PM	#13
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IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	AMAZING trip and great photos with 2 fantastically fun cars! E82 forever!
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04-27-2014, 06:11 PM	#17
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04-27-2014, 06:57 PM	#19
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