Hi John thanks for the advice, is the road via Gap a good option anyway? It
looks like it could be a faster road.
I don't know southern alps
peter

"john elgy" wrote in message
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Snorer wrote:

Hi, I plan to drive from Grenoble to Villeneuve in 2 weeks and have been
told that the highest point of the journey over the Col du Lautaret is
2000m. Is this often a problem passing or is the road usually clear. Do
you think chains are advised. I arrive 10.00pm so would have little
chance to raid the supermarket for chains. Any thoughts would be
appreciated. Thanks
They endevour to keep the pass open, but that does not mean that it will
be free of snow. You may need snow chains. There is no way of knowing this
far in advance. You could risk it without buying chains in advance and if
the road has snow on it then go via Gap. I once came over the Lautaret
when it was covered with snow witout chains and it took over 3 very
careful hours.

John