Alpine Tour
Alpine Tour

An Alpine Driving Tour you will never forget. This 9-day escorted tour takes you on some of Europe’s most incredible roads. The tour includes luxurious accommodation as well as return Eurotunnel crossings.

 

You will drive some of the smoothest mountain roads in France, Italy and Switzerland and enjoy breathtaking views. During this incredible tour of a lifetime, you will stay at the finest hotels and sample outstanding cuisine.

 

Alpine Driving Tour Highlights
– Enjoy the Furka, Susten, Simplon and San Bernardino passes
– Marvel at the wonderful views of the French, Swiss & Italian Alps
– Drive around the shores of Lake Maggiore
– Stay at the finest 4 & 5-star hotels
– Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossings

ALPINE DRIVING TOUR – THE ITINERARY

 

Saturday 10th July | Calais to Epernay
Our rendezvous will be at the Eurotunnel Flexiplus café after which we will board our mid-morning crossing to Calais. Upon arrival in Calais, we begin the first 180-mile stint of the Alpine Driving Tour using the most direct route down to the beautiful Champagne region in France.

 

We will lunch halfway to Champagne and visit the old Circuit de Reims-Gueux for a photo opportunity in front of the old pit buildings. We then have a short journey to our hotel, the 5-star Hostellerie La Briqueterie Hotel. Dinner with wine is included at the fabulous hotel restaurant this evening.

 

Sunday 11th July | Epernay to Beaune
After a beautifully prepared French breakfast, we warm the cars ready to begin the D-road drive down to the next hotel, the Hotel Le Montrachet near Beaune, just west of Dijon. Once again, we will enjoy the gorgeous food on offer in the dining room for the Michelin star gourmet dinner at the hotel this evening.

Monday 12th July | Beaune to Gstaad
Today we cross the border into Switzerland en route to Gstaad. Our route takes us through the beautiful Jura National Park of France. We will drive through the park and cross the border into Switzerland skirting Lake Geneva before heading up into the Swiss mountains to our overnight stop, the beautiful Hotel de Rougemont & Spa boasting spectacular mountain views.

 

Upon arrival, we will have time to settle into our rooms before a locally sourced Swiss dinner in the hotel restaurant this evening.

 

Tuesday 13th July  | Gstaad to Stresa
Today, after breakfast, we depart the hotel for our drive into Italy. Our destination is the beautiful shores of Lake Maggiore.

 

The scenic driving really begins today as we drive through the Swiss Alps to the town of Brig before we take on the first pass in the Alpine Driving Tour – the stunning Simplon Pass. The Simplon begins in Switzerland and takes us over the border into Italy. It boasts fabulous alpine views and reaches over 2,000 meters above sea level.

 

This evening we will overnight at a stunning grand hotel right on the lake shores and all the rooms will enjoy a beautiful view of the lake. This evening you are free to dine at the hotel or wander into Stresa and enjoy a typically Italian meal with views of the lake.

 

Wednesday 14th July | Stresa to Lenzerheide
This morning we will wake to the wonderful views of the lake and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, it’s time to get back into the cars for another day of stunning driving on the Alpine Driving Tour. Our destination today is the beautiful quaint ski resort of Lenzerheide in Switzerland.

 

Today’s route will be one of the highlights of the Alpine Driving Tour. Our route begins as we drive up to Locarno with the lake on our right-hand side. We will cross the border back into Switzerland and drive the winding San Bernardino pass. This pass is one of our favourite roads to drive in Europe and has miles and miles of smooth tarmac with more incredible alpine views. This is, without doubt, one of the best days of driving you will ever encounter.

 

We will arrive in Lenzerheide in the late afternoon with time to settle into our rooms at the Valbella Inn Resort Hotel before dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Thursday 15th July | Pass driving day
Today, we will begin the first of two spectacular Alpine Pass driving days as we complete a loop from Lenzerheide to Davos where we join the stunning Fluela Pass to the town of Zernez. From Zernez, we will take the main road to the ski resort of San Moritz where we will stop for a gorgeous lunch with beautiful mountain views.

 

Following lunch in St Mortiz, we will then join the Julierpass. Another highlight on the Alpine Driving Tour, this pass is, with it’s wide open sweeping corners with incredible views, one of our all time favourite driving roads which we know you will enjoy considerably. The pass takes us back to Lenzerheide completing our first alpine loop.

 

This evening, you are free to enjoy one of the many fabulous restaurants on offer in Lenzerheide or dine at the hotel restaurant.

 

Friday 16th July | Lenzerheide to Andermatt
This morning we have a very relaxed start after the first few days of spectacular driving. We have a short 78 mile drive today which continues on spectacular smooth mountain roads. We will drive through the ski resorts of Flims & Laax before reaching the beautiful town of Andermatt.

Our hotel for the next two nights is the brand new 4 star Radisson Blu in Andermatt. The hotel features a spa and wellnes centre which includes a sauna. All the rooms we have booked feature gorgeous mountian views.

Saturday 17th July | Pass Driving Day
Today we have another relaxed start to the day and there is no need to pack as we are coming back to the the same hotel again this evening.

This is pass driving day and we have three spectacular passes in store for you: the Nufenen, Grimsel and Susten passes. We will leave the hotel around 10.30 hrs to begin our alpine loop. Once again, prepare to be wowed by these stunning roads and views.

We will end the day back in Andermatt and this evening you are free to enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant or wander into town and choose from one of the many local restaurants.

 

Sunday 18th July | Andermatt to Colroy-la-Roche
After breakfast, we begin our journey back into France. We begin our journey on the Swiss motorway before leaving the motorway just north of Mulhouse. Here the route takes us into the mountains once again on beautiful French D roads through the Ballons des Vosges Nature Park. We will drive the fabulous D430 as we wind our way through the national park to our final overnight destination.

 

This evening our Alpine Driving Tour finale dinner is included at the stunning La Cheneaudiere Hotel & Spa. Once again, you can expect the finest French cuisine in the hotel restaurant.

 

Monday 19th July | Colroy-la-Roche to Calais
Today marks the end of the Alpine Driving Tour, however, the crossing is on a Flexiplus basis, therefore, you are welcome to choose the crossing that suits you best.

 

We have many hotel recommendations should you wish to break up the journey by taking an extra night in France on your way to Calais.

Hostellerie La Briqueterie, Epernay *****

Among the vineyards of Champagne, this upscale hotel is 7.7 km from Avenue de Champagne in Épernay and 6.6 km from Moët et Chandon, which offers guided tours.

 

Chic, funky rooms feature minibars, free WiFi, cable TV and en suite bathrooms. A suite adds a whirlpool bath.

 

There’s an elegant restaurant with gourmet tasting menus, plus a bar and winter garden. The spa features a Turkish bath, sauna, Jacuzzi and hexagonal heated pool. The 3-hectare landscaped grounds include a rose garden and olive trees.

Hotel Le Montrachet, Beaune ****

Relaxed, warmly decorated rooms include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Serene suites add living rooms; some offer balconies, private parking and/or Nespresso machines.

 

Le Montrachet proposes a cuisine that is both delicious and refined. The chef, Romain Versino, is very much in line with the grand tradition of Burgundian gastronomy. Dishes which are made to accompany the best bottles from the region’s vineyards.

 

There’s an intimate restaurant serving regional cuisine, as well as a stately wine bar with outdoor seating.

 

There’s an elegant restaurant with gourmet tasting menus, plus a bar and winter garden. The spa features a Turkish bath, sauna, Jacuzzi and hexagonal heated pool. The 3-hectare landscaped grounds include a rose garden and olive trees.

Hotel de Rougemont & Spa ****

Offering an indoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Hotel de Rougemont & Spa in Rougemont features Alpine-style rooms with free WiFi, and some are fitted with a terrace or balcony.

 

All of the rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar with free soft drinks, wooden floors and a safe. Each room or suite has a bathroom with free Nuxe toiletries.

 

The hotel also features a lounge bar with a fireplace, a wine room and a fitness room. Massages and beauty treatments are available at the on-site spa.

 

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Hotel La Palma, Stresa ****

Across the road from the shores of Lake Maggiore, this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from both Stresa train station, and the Palazzo Borromeo museum of art and history, and a 14-minute walk from the Cableway Stresa Mottarone.

 

The Deluxe rooms offer a beautiful view of the lake and have been refurbished to an excellent standard.

 

Buffet breakfast is complimentary, as is garage parking. There’s also a restaurant serving classic Piedmont cuisine. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace with a bar and a hot tub, plus an outdoor pool, a private beach area, a spa and an exercise room.

Valbella Inn Resort, Lenzerheide ****

Set against the unique backdrop of the Grisons mountains, this family-run 4-star-superior hotel in the Lenzerheide high valley offers beautiful views in 3 separate buildings.

 

The Valbella Resort is a comfortable and hospitable sports and holiday hotel with elegant and spacious rooms, studious, suites and maisonettes. The cosy sun terrace affords wonderful mountain views.

 

Guests can pamper their body and soul in the Tgiasa da Lenn wellness area, at the indoor pool or spend their time in the on-site fitness centre.

 

Enjoy refined regional dishes in a pleasant ambience at Restaurant Capricorn or international delicacies at the Restaurant Fastatsch. The Chimney Bar with a fireplace is great for having an aperitif or a nightcap.

Radisson Blu, Andermatt ****

 

Designed in a modern interpretation of a Swiss chalet, enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere that comes with the use of local fabrics, natural wooden floors and soft furnishings. Stay in this picturesque village, nestled between the slopes of SkiArena Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis with the famous Gemsstock, at an altitude of 1,444 meters.  Wake up to a view of scenic, snow-capped peaks, and enjoy the crisp, clear air while sipping freshly brewed coffee on our terrace.

 

The elegant hotel rooms offer free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and LED TVs. Our convenient location within walking distance of the city center. After a day of driving you could treat yourself to a relaxing massage in the on-site Spa & Wellness Center, complete with fitness facilities, a sauna, steam room, and pool. Then, finish off the evening with a glass of your favorite wine at the intimate Bärbar.

 

Hostellerie La Cheneaudière & Spa *****

Perched on a hill above Colroy-la-Roche, this polished spa hotel is 18 km from Struthof (a WWII concentration camp) and 31 km from downtown Sélestat.

 

Refined rooms come with free Wi-Fi, walk-in showers and minibars, as well as flat-screen TVs and DVD players; some offer forest views.

 

There’s an upscale restaurant, plus a slick lounge bar with a fireplace. Other amenities include 4 pools and saunas, plus a classy spa featuring 3 therapy rooms and honey-based treatments.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Return Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing

Eight nights’ 4* & 5* accommodation on a B&B basis (inc. Taxes)

Breakfast each morning

Luxury dinners on six evenings, including wine

Access to the multiple spa facilities at the Chedi Hotel

Professional Photographer throughout the tour

Detailed Road Book with easy to follow directions

Tour managed by The Fast Lane Club

Carbon Neutral Tour – CO2 emmisions are offset

Tour Prices

£3,495.00

per person based on two people sharing accommodation.

£4,695.00 

per person based on a single driver in single accommodation.

Swiss Motorway Vignette

£48.50 per car

COVID-19 Pledge

 

At the Fast Lane Club we fully understand peoples nervousness about committing to and booking holidays.  The information available seem to point to us returning to some sort of normality by the summer of 2021. 

 

Our pledge to you: If we are unable to safely run the tours due to ongoing Corona Virus restrictions, your deposit will be refunded in full.

 

We will take every precaution possible regardless on each tour to ensure the safety of our guests with appropriate Corona Virus protection protocols.

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You can secure a place on any of our tours, road trips or driving adventures with a deposit of just £250 per person. There’s no need to worry about paying anything more until the final balance is due (usually around 8 weeks before we travel) and you’re welcome to pay your final before that date if preferred. If the event you wish to join is within the next 8 weeks, we will require the full payment to be made at the time of your booking.

 

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Minimum numbers

We have a minimum number of participants required for all of our events enabling them to be viable for us to run – this is usually 10 cars unless stated otherwise. In the event that we don’t reach the minimum numbers, the tour may be cancelled at which point your booking deposit will be refunded to you, or if preferred, allocated to another event of your choice.