Where Have You Been In Your Van Today?

[bethamari]

First time on the Eurotunnel



Quick photo as we passed through France to our first camp at Lac des Settons



Then onto Pralognan-La-Vanoise which was absolutely stunning view from the pitch. Amazing little town which great food and an ace waterfall to walk up to.



In Italy next on a stopover as we head around a few different sites then home via Switzerland, the Black Forest and Belgium

 

[jimc91]

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Scorchio.... Having an amazing time in Los Alcazares Murcia.

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now with UK sticker I see , Found any campsites you would recommend?

 

[Jonesy68]

now with UK sticker I see , Found any campsites you would recommend?

Not yet. Staying in our apartment, will be camping on the way back up to Santander.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Today we went on the Flam railway then drove up to the Stegastein viewpoint.
Then drove over the mountains to Laerdal to our site for tonight. Site is nice and flat, right on the edge of the Sogneldjord
So far Norway is stunning.

 

[True Romance]

Today we went on the Flam railway then drove up to the Stegastein viewpoint.View attachment 167302
Then drove over the mountains to Laerdal to our site for tonight. Site is nice and flat, right on the edge of the SogneldjordView attachment 167305View attachment 167306View attachment 167307View attachment 167308
So far Norway is stunning.

Loving the updates. First time I think I've actually seen anyone stop at campsites.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Loving the updates. First time I think I've actually seen anyone stop at campsites.

We had certain places to visit and the campsites just fitted nicely after three without sites on the journey over here. Need to empty the toilet and get water every 3rd day really.
Next 2 or 3 nights will be wild, over some mountain passes in the hope of seeing moose and reindeer in the Rondane National Park.

 

[Chris Sherwood]

And relax….

 

[cgtmiles]

Loaded up the bikes and headed off to the megaliths in Carnac today. Someone asked before about whether the poptop opens with the VW bike rack and remembered to take a photo showing the clearance too.

Parked up and had lunch when we arrived (as usual day trips start just after everyone else has lunch)Then we went for a look at the megalith alignments (lots of stones in lines, no one knows why and older than Stonehenge )

Nice day out but I’m seriously thinking commercial tourism hasn’t reached this part of France yet, normally I would think that was a great thing but would be nice to get a drink somewhere!!!

 

[Pedros85]

Last day in France then back to reality

 

[Pedros85]

We had certain places to visit and the campsites just fitted nicely after three without sites on the journey over here. Need to empty the toilet and get water every 3rd day really.
Next 2 or 3 nights will be wild, over some mountain passes in the hope of seeing moose and reindeer in the Rondane National Park.

Direct me to an earlier post if you’ve already said it but what was the journey from England? What route did you go?

 

[Ricardo T]

Today we went on the Flam railway then drove up to the Stegastein viewpoint.View attachment 167302
Then drove over the mountains to Laerdal to our site for tonight. Site is nice and flat, right on the edge of the SogneldjordView attachment 167305View attachment 167306View attachment 167307View attachment 167308
So far Norway is stunning.

How much are the sites in Norway @Bigsidavies? ( I know most things are super expensive) Contemplating a trip there next year....Looks stunning btw....

 

[Bigsidavies]

Direct me to an earlier post if you’ve already said it but what was the journey from England? What route did you go?

Tunnel from Folkestone to Calais then motorway Belgium, Netherlands, Germany to Puttgarden. Ferry from Puttgarden to Rodby(Denmark) then straight up to Helsingor and ferry to Helsingborg (Sweden).
Then E6 straight up towards Oslo and left to a place called Drammen.
Then over the mountains to Flam.
Then over the Stegastein Pass to Laerdal which is where we currently are.
Tomorrow we go over the mountains to rejoin the E6 for a short while then over the F27 then F29 which take us through Rondane to Hjerkinn. That’s the next couple of days/nights then up to Trondheim by Thursday evening.

 

[Pedros85]

Thanks! Looks stunning. It’s going straight on my list for when the kids can be left alone for weeks on end in about a decade

 

[Bigsidavies]

How much are the sites in Norway @Bigsidavies? ( I know most things are super expensive) Contemplating a trip there next year....Looks stunning btw....

Sites aren’t too bad. Flam last night was 350NOK so about £29 and tonight is about £23. That’s both without EHU.
We don’t have any more sites booked now but most seem to be turn up and see and from my research £25 looks about the going rate.
When we’ve finished this crazy trip in a month or so I’ll be happy to pass on what I’ve learned in more detail.
But it is expensive, much more than I thought. Eyewateringly so. Eg boiled ham in the supermarket is £45 per kilo. Many things are about 5 times the uk price.

 

[Norberto Trevino]

Why does the drivers door look home made? Seems like a major customisation over a standard VW commercial cab/box chassis for no reason

You are right. It looks homemade but all vans are exactly the same as if made in series. Also, its drivers are always driving slow. Too unsafe for higher speeds?

 

[Norberto Trevino]

Hola. Hey you use your van which ever way works for you. Main thing is your getting out about exploring. And let's be honest you've got an epic country to explore!

P.s we actually got married in Puerto Vallarta

Been there several times but not since I bought my T6.

 

[cgtmiles]

You are right. It looks homemade but all vans are exactly the same as if made in series. Also, its drivers are always driving slow. Too unsafe for higher speeds?

I’m sure they must be safe, if anything the drivers door window looks like a security van window

 

[Bav]

I’m sure they must be safe, if anything the drivers door window looks like a security van window

They must be armour plated - that's probably why they drive so slow!

 

[Bigsidavies]

Just found this place on the edge of the Rondane National Park. Ideal place to eat the leftovers from last nights chicken stew.
No camping though, so we’ll move one in an hour or so.

 

[3crispies]

First time on the Eurotunnel

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Quick photo as we passed through France to our first camp at Lac des Settons

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Then onto Pralognan-La-Vanoise which was absolutely stunning view from the pitch. Amazing little town which great food and an ace waterfall to walk up to.

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In Italy next on a stopover as we head around a few different sites then home via Switzerland, the Black Forest and Belgium

Vignette stickered up hopefully for Swiss