<script>window.sliderCampsites = [100838,107741,122095,105820,105822]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [117599,123315,100995,124860,121086,107215,111670]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [117110,117094,117267,121191,117107]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [109310,108483,104387,104386,123329]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [110577,102971,120871,102960,102970]</script>{"id":35866,"date":"2021-12-20T09:43:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T08:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/blog\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=35866"},"modified":"2025-03-04T09:52:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T08:52:48","slug":"amazing-roadtrips-europe","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/amazing-roadtrips-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"These 5 driving routes make for great roadtrips through Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>You will find wonderful driving routes throughout Europe, from Norway to the Alps and from the South of France to Scotland. If you feel like a roadtrip through Europe, we have selected five of the loveliest driving routes for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Trollstigen\">The troll ladder (&#8220;Trollstigen&#8221;) in Norway<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Stelvio Pass\">The Stelvio Pass in Italy<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Transfagarasaon Road\">The Transfagarason Road in Romania<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Col de la Bonette\">The Col de la Bonette in the French Alps<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Road to the Isles\">The Road to the Isles in Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"Trollstigen\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The troll ladder (&#8220;Trollstigen&#8221;) in Norway<\/h2>\n<p>If you have ever browsed through a travel guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norway<\/a>, it\u2019s likely your attention would have been drawn to a spectacular mountain road through the wild Norwegian countryside. This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnorway.com\/places-to-go\/fjord-norway\/northwest\/listings-northwest\/national-tourist-route-geiranger-trollstigen\/1000\/?lang=primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trollstigen<\/a> (troll ladder), and the ascent is part of Route 63 between \u00c5ndalsnes and Geiranger.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 10px 0 30px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingcard.co.uk\/extra-information\/affordable-camping\/?aff=14979\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EN-gif-cca-mpu.gif\" alt=\"cheap camping with CampingCard\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<p>The Trollstigen itself is about 20 kilometres long. You climb up on a steep road with eleven hairpin bends though a landscape that gets more rugged, with huge cliffs, waterfalls and snow-covered mountain peaks. There are several viewing points along the way where you can stop to admire the scenery. You can park close to the highest point and walk to the Trollstigheim look-out platform.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29462\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29462\" class=\"wp-image-29463 size-full\" title=\"Trollstigen Norway\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1497192311.jpg\" alt=\"Trollstigen Norway\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1497192311.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1497192311-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1497192311-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy the imposing views on the Trollstigen.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Open:<\/strong> the Trollstigen is open from May\/June till about November.<\/p>\n<h3>Trollstigen driving route with a caravan or motorhome<\/h3>\n<p>It is not forbidden to drive the Trollstigen with your caravan or motorhome. It is usually possible in a motorhome, but take into account that not only are there steep gradients of more than 10%, but that you will also meet other vehicles on the hairpin bends, including coaches. So you must be able to swerve and manoeuvre easily. Experience of mountain driving is desirable.<\/p>\n<h3>Campsites near the Trollstigen<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/69370622126db.jpg\" alt=\"\u00c5ndalsnes Camping og Motell AS\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/aandalsnes\/aandalsnes-camping-og-motell-as-100838\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/aandalsnes\/aandalsnes-camping-og-motell-as-100838\/\">\u00c5ndalsnes Camping og Mot...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/69386dd3aeefa.jpg\" alt=\"Trollveggen Camping\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/aandalsnes\/trollveggen-camping-107741\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/aandalsnes\/trollveggen-camping-107741\/\">Trollveggen Camping<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/6\/6936ae677c128.jpg\" alt=\"Fagervik Camping\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/tresfjord\/fagervik-camping-122095\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/tresfjord\/fagervik-camping-122095\/\">Fagervik Camping<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/693825b34acbe.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Saltkjelsnes\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/eidsbygda\/camping-saltkjelsnes-105820\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/eidsbygda\/camping-saltkjelsnes-105820\/\">Camping Saltkjelsnes<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/693825b79dd74.jpg\" alt=\"Mjelva Camping og Hytter\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/aandalsnes\/mjelva-camping-og-hytter-105822\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/norway\/moere-og-romsdal\/aandalsnes\/mjelva-camping-og-hytter-105822\/\">Mjelva Camping og Hytter<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div><a name=\"Stelvio Pass\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>Special for cycling enthusiasts: the Stelvio Pass in Italy<\/h2>\n<p>A light flashes on with racing cyclists when they hear the name <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stelvio_Pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stelvio Pass<\/a>. This mountain pass (Passo dello Stelvio) has been made famous by the Giro d\u2019Italia race. This is one of the highest paved passes in Europe. If you follow this route from the north, you will start in Trafoi. From here the road begins to rise steeply and you reach a height of no less than 2758 metres via more than 40 hairpin bends.<\/p>\n<p>You descend southwards towards Bormio via another 30 or more hairpin bends. On the way down you will have fantastic views of snow-capped peaks, mountain streams and alpine meadows. There are several viewing points along the way where you can park your car or a (smaller) motorhome. You can park in the pass itself and enjoy the views, or you can visit one of the cafes, restaurants or souvenir shops.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29458\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29458\" class=\"wp-image-29459 size-full\" title=\"Stelvio Pass\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1274495779.jpg\" alt=\"Stelvio Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1274495779.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1274495779-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1274495779-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_1274495779-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Defy dozens of hairpin bends on the Passo dello Stelvio.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Open:<\/strong> the Stelvio Pass is open from about the end of May to the end of October.<\/p>\n<h3>The Stelvio Pass with the caravan or motorhome<\/h3>\n<p>The pass is out of bounds to cars towing a caravan. You can enter the Passo del Stelvio in a motorhome. Take other vehicles into account, including cyclists. Experience of mountain driving is desirable.<\/p>\n<h3>Campings close to the Stelvio Pass<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/a\/9\/69a95bf7716b8.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Badlerhof\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/trentino-alto-adige\/south-tyrol\/laas\/camping-badlerhof-117599\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/trentino-alto-adige\/south-tyrol\/laas\/camping-badlerhof-117599\/\">Camping Badlerhof<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/a\/693a7fc33e63e.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Vogelsang\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/trentino-alto-adige\/south-tyrol\/schlanders\/camping-vogelsang-123315\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/trentino-alto-adige\/south-tyrol\/schlanders\/camping-vogelsang-123315\/\">Camping Vogelsang<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/69370a6ed373f.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Latsch\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/trentino-alto-adige\/south-tyrol\/latsch\/camping-latsch-100995\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/trentino-alto-adige\/south-tyrol\/latsch\/camping-latsch-100995\/\">Camping Latsch<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/a\/693a8aa9e6996.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Cima Piazzi\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/lombardy\/sondrio\/valdisotto\/camping-cima-piazzi-124860\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/lombardy\/sondrio\/valdisotto\/camping-cima-piazzi-124860\/\">Camping Cima Piazzi<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/6\/6936a1cc0e5cf.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Muglin\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/switzerland\/graubuenden\/muestair\/camping-muglin-121086\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/switzerland\/graubuenden\/muestair\/camping-muglin-121086\/\">Camping Muglin<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/69386712cad1c.jpg\" alt=\"Camping P\u00e8 da Munt\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/switzerland\/graubuenden\/santa-maria\/camping-pe-da-munt-107215\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/switzerland\/graubuenden\/santa-maria\/camping-pe-da-munt-107215\/\">Camping P\u00e8 da Munt<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div> <a name=\"Transfagarasaon Road\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>An adventure in Romania: the Transfagarasan Road<\/h2>\n<p>You maybe haven\u2019t heard of this wonderful driving route. Pronouncing it takes a bit of effort: the <a href=\"http:\/\/romaniatourism.com\/scenic-drives-romania-transfagarasan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transfagarasan Road<\/a> (Transf\u0103g\u0103r\u0103\u0219an or DN7C) in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Romania<\/a>. Even so, this road ranks among the list of unusually beautiful routes, thanks to a Top Gear broadcast in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>The Transfagarasan Road was constructed in the 1970s by the former dictator Ceausescu and passes through the F\u0103g\u0103ra\u0219 Mountains (F\u0103g\u0103ra\u0219gebergte). Many tourists start this increasingly popular route in the lovely town of Sibiu. The Transfagarasan Road is about 90 kilometres long. You reach a height of more than 2000 metres via a number of hairpin bends, tunnels and viaducts. Maximum speed is 40 km\/h.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights of this route are the glacier lake of B\u00e2lea, the Vidraru reservoir and the ruins of Poenari Castle (Cetatea Poenari). As you drive along the Transfagarasan Road, you will be amazed not only by the beautiful mountain scenery, you will sometimes be sharing the road with sheep, dogs, donkeys and cows. You may even be lucky enough to see a bear.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29470\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29470\" class=\"wp-image-29471 size-full\" title=\"Transfagarasan Road B\u00e2lea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_376378753.jpg\" alt=\"Transfagarasan Road B\u00e2lea\" width=\"800\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_376378753.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_376378753-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_376378753-768x327.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The B\u00e2lea Lake on the Transfagarasan Road<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Open: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">the Transfagarasan Road is closed in winter. Lake B\u00e2lea is then accessible by cable car.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Transfagarasan Road with a caravan or motorhome<\/h3>\n<p>You can drive the route in a motorhome and there are also campers who have been along the <a href=\"https:\/\/worldwidewalkies.blog\/2019\/12\/05\/towing-the-transfagarasan-joining-caravannings-mile-high-club\/#more-10157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transfagarasan Road with a caravan<\/a>, but that requires some self-confidence. If in doubt, take advice from somebody who has experience with this road, possibly the ACSI inspector.<\/p>\n<h3>Campings near Transfagarasan Road<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/693989ca94bf2.jpg\" alt=\"Camping De Oude Wilg\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/carta\/camping-de-oude-wilg-117110\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/carta\/camping-de-oude-wilg-117110\/\">Camping De Oude Wilg<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/693989b238830.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Ananas\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/cisnadioara\/camping-ananas-117094\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/cisnadioara\/camping-ananas-117094\/\">Camping Ananas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/69398c4576bdf.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Salisteanca\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/saliste\/camping-salisteanca-117267\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/saliste\/camping-salisteanca-117267\/\">Camping Salisteanca<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/a\/693a5ebb7682e.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Comarnic Dragos\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/burlusi\/camping-comarnic-dragos-121191\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/burlusi\/camping-comarnic-dragos-121191\/\">Camping Comarnic Dragos<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/693989bc7c8f0.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Panorama\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/rucar\/camping-panorama-117107\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/romania\/rucar\/camping-panorama-117107\/\">Camping Panorama<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div><a name=\"Col de la Bonette\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>One of the highest: the Col de la Bonette in France<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-alps-provence.com\/col-bonette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Col de la Bonette<\/a> is sometimes called the highest road in the Alps, but that\u2019s not actually true. But the col (2715 m) and the extra Cime de la Bonette loop (2802 m) together form one of the highest points you can drive by yourself. The road is located south of Jausiers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/french-alps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French Alps<\/a> and is a popular day trip for motorbike riders and sports cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>The surroundings become increasingly rugged from the green mountain landscape, and climb steeply up gravel hills and bare rocks. You can follow the route down from the Col de la Bonette, or opt for the extra loop around the exposed peak of the Cime de la Bonette. You can park here and walk for about ten minutes to the top where you can enjoy the views.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open:<\/strong> the Col de la Bonette is open from about May to October.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29466\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29466\" class=\"wp-image-29467 size-full\" title=\"Col de la Bonette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_29148100.jpg\" alt=\"Col de la Bonette\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_29148100.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_29148100-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_29148100-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_29148100-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From the Cime de la Bonette you have views over the Col de la Bonette and the rugged French Alps.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Col de la Bonette with the caravan or motorhome<\/h3>\n<p>You can drive on this route in a motorhome, but bear in mind that the road is not very wide and you will probably meet cyclists and motorbike riders coming in the opposite direction. This route is not recommended if you want a relaxing drive with your caravan.<\/p>\n<h3>Campsites near the Col de la Bonette<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/6939127b6fdfd.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Le Tampico\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/barcelonnette\/camping-le-tampico-109310\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/barcelonnette\/camping-le-tampico-109310\/\">Camping Le Tampico<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/69387c630798c.jpg\" alt=\"Le Fontarache\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/les-thuiles\/le-fontarache-108483\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/les-thuiles\/le-fontarache-108483\/\">Le Fontarache<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/6937fba5b8797.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Domaine de l&#039;Ubaye\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/meolans-revel\/camping-domaine-de-l-ubaye-104387\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/meolans-revel\/camping-domaine-de-l-ubaye-104387\/\">Camping Domaine de l&#039;Ubay...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/6937fb2ebf72a.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Rioclar\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/meolans-revel\/camping-rioclar-104386\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur\/alpes-de-haute-provence\/meolans-revel\/camping-rioclar-104386\/\">Camping Rioclar<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div> <a name=\"Road to the Isles\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>Through the Scottish Highlands: the Road to the Isles in Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>We leave the Alps behind us and head for the lower, but equally rugged and beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scotland<\/a>. Touring around the Highlands is fantastic. One place to visit is Fort William, which is the starting point for the lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Road to the Isles.<\/a>. This route is about 70 kilometres long and takes you to the coastal resort of Mallaig. <a href=\"https:\/\/westernislescruises.co.uk\/cruises\/#ferry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferries<\/a> sail from here to the Isle of Skye, the Isle of Eigg and the Isle of Rum.<\/p>\n<p>Soon after leaving you pass by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishcanals.co.uk\/destinations\/neptunes-staircase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neptune&#8217;s Staircase<\/a>, a range of eight locks in the Caledonian Canal. And half an hour later you arrive at the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/info\/towns-villages\/glenfinnan-p236571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glenfinnian Viaduct<\/a> which old steam trains still ride across. Many people recognise this viaduct from the Harry Potter films. You can walk under the viaduct and take a look at the tiny station.<\/p>\n<p>You follow the road from Glenfinnan through fairy-tale natural landscapes, lakes and forests. The last part takes you directly to the sea where you can see the islands in the distance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29454\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29454\" class=\"wp-image-29455 size-full\" title=\"Glenfinnian Viaduct\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_404894038.jpg\" alt=\"Glenfinnian Viaduct\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_404894038.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_404894038-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_404894038-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shutterstock_404894038-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. You might even see a steam train!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Road to the Isles with a caravan or motorhome<\/h3>\n<p>This is no problem, and you can drive this motoring route the whole year<\/p>\n<h3>Campsites near the Road to the Isles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/69392884d2909.jpg\" alt=\"Linnhe Lochside Holidays\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/corpach\/linnhe-lochside-holidays-110577\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/corpach\/linnhe-lochside-holidays-110577\/\">Linnhe Lochside Holidays<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/6937bb12be00f.jpg\" alt=\"Glen Nevis Car. &amp; Camp. Park\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/fort-william\/glen-nevis-car-camp-park-102971\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/fort-william\/glen-nevis-car-camp-park-102971\/\">Glen Nevis Car. &amp; Camp. P...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/6939b8f9e91a1.jpg\" alt=\"Bunroy Camping &amp; Caravanning Site\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/roybridge\/bunroy-camping-caravanning-site-120871\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/roybridge\/bunroy-camping-caravanning-site-120871\/\">Bunroy Camping &amp; Caravann...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/6937bd15ee7b3.jpg\" alt=\"Portree Campsite\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/portree\/portree-campsite-102960\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/portree\/portree-campsite-102960\/\">Portree Campsite<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/6937bd30bcb4e.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Nevis Holiday Park\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/fort-william\/ben-nevis-holiday-park-102970\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/highland\/fort-william\/ben-nevis-holiday-park-102970\/\">Ben Nevis Holiday Park<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2>We\u2019re keen to hear about your experiences<\/h2>\n<p>If you have driven along any of these routes, what did you think of them? Are there other iconic routes that should also be on this list? Let us know by leaving a reaction!<\/p>\n\n<h2>More lovely routes<\/h2>\n<p>If you still want to read more, check out our blogs on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/romantic-road-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Romantische Stra\u00dfe<\/a> in Germany, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/ultimate-motorhome-route-through-puglia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Motorhome Route through Puglia<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/motorhome-route-through-norway-9-unique-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Motorhome Route through Southern Norway<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You will find wonderful driving routes throughout Europe, from Norway to the Alps and from the South of France to Scotland. 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