I did the same journey on the 24th January. The pass was closed, so chains
were irrelevant. We had to take the motorway and go round the Frejus tunnel
and then via Cesana and Montgenevre. We did that without chains but it was
very a very close run thing. Coming back last Saturday the Col was
completely clear. We wasted £55 on hiring chains with the car, but it would
have been bloody silly not to have had them. Unless you can guarantee the
road conditions you really must have chains.

Rob

PS snow conditions were awesome - evidently the best since 1972!!



"Snorer" wrote in message
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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