I’m featuring a few guest posts this week since I’m out getting married! This is a guest post by Lee Pickering.
San Bernardino Pass
Immortalized by Top Gear, the San Bernardino Pass is a hidden gem in the Swiss mountains. If the incredible surroundings and inspiring backdrop don’t leave you in awe, the road most certainly will. A combination of hairpins, tricky bends and smooth tarmac leaves the driver with something to savor for years to come.
Switzerland may not be a hot-bed of automotive talent, design or engineers, but they do know how to make a great driving road. Sure, it’s a lengthy trip, but think of the fun you’ll have–it beats Center Parcs, that’s for sure.
Davos to Stelvio via Bormio
Another road that is worth visiting while you’re near Switzerland is the Davos to Stelvio via Bormio road. Jaw-dropping landscape coupled with road building that the Roman’s would have been proud of, the Davos to Stelvio really is petrol head heaven. It’s a twisting, deserted road that seems to continue for miles, and it will guarantee to put any car to test. Brakes, handling and grip are all put under extreme conditions when driving on this amazing road.
Stelvio Pass
Few roads look like a Formula One track, but that is exactly what the Stelvio Pass provides, and it’s for public use. Described as one of the most challenging roads in the world, the Stelvio Pass combines turn after turn of tire-shredding insanity. Whomever designed the Stelvio Pass deserves a knighthood–simple as that. It’s road building at its very best, and if you fancy it, we suggest something powerful–rent a super car for the day. Come on, you know it’s worth it.
Cat & Fiddle Run
You don’t have to travel to the Eastern parts of Europe to enjoy a great road. If you are around the Macclesfield and Buxton area near the A537, we suggest you get in your car and have a drive. The infamous Cat & Fiddle Run has taken many lives over the years–mostly motorcyclists. And while the danger is evident, it doesn’t put enthusiasts off from trying to tame the twisting road. At the end of the run is the Cat & Fiddle pub, which symbolizes the end of your drive.
Col De Turini
Hairpin after hairpin turn, the Col De Turini looks like one hell of a road–and it is. Located in the south of France, it is famous due to the World Rally Championship stage taking place here annually. 34 hairpins will challenge any driver, and if it rains, then you really are going to have to concentrate. The Col De Turini is praised as one of the best roads in the world, and who are we to argue?
This post was written by Louis Rix who is co-founder of specialist car loan broker carfinance247.co.uk
Photo credits:
San Bernardino Pass by Klaus Nahr
Davo to Stelvio by Peter Daems
Col De Turini by BrainMaY
