Santander Spain to Calais France

[jimglasgow]

Hi Folks,

Looking on going my first European trip next year with my bike and a good friend. Was looking to travel up through France to Calais to catch the ferry back to UK. Was wondering if anyone could give suggestions for good routes avoiding toll roads and motorways if possible. looking to cover about 250 Miles a day with some days without travel (rest days).


Thanks

Jim

[Eka]

How many days you are travelling? I suggest you to head towards Pamplona and go zigzag Pyrenees to Andorra maybe. Great Alpine Road, Black Forest, Luxembourg, Calais. West France is not so interesting to drive. Pick from maps green areas on route.

[winger]

I would (and have done several time) do it the other way,by the time you arrive in Santander a nice cruise and rest on the ferry will be very welcome,assuming you have a good crossing,because you'll be crying for your mom if you have a bad one

I'd be looking along the lines of Calais.

Amiens
Beauvais
Charte
Blois
Charteroux
Guert
Aurrillac
Rodez
Castre

Then over the Pyrenees and make you way to Santander,just make sure you allow plenty of time to explore the Picos.

[jimglasgow]

Cheers lads for your responses




...mmm Winger, I'm not best on ships thought the weather might be more settled then...maybe we should just do a loop an go eurochunnel


Jim

[winger]

What happened to your sense of adventure then!!!,the trick is to get in your bed and lie down,well it it is with an 8m swell ,we've have had 2 summer cruises and an absolute horror,still see my wifes face tuning green with sea sickness while I was eating steak and kidney pie and chips

[jimglasgow]

What happened to your sense of adventure then!!!,the trick is to get in your bed and lie down,well it it is with an 8m swell ,we've have had 2 summer cruises and an absolute horror,still see my wifes face tuning green with sea sickness while I was eating steak and kidney pie and chips

Ehh when it comes to boats it ain't there...obviously you have a wee sick streak in you and have sailor legs..not like ur wife

[winger]

I see on other posts your of limited experience,we've all been there,but don't let the 'We don't do motorways' mob put you off,they have their uses for covering ground when your tired,it's OK doing all the small roads,the first time you forget which side of the road your on and your in trouble,I'm not saying don't do it,just cut the odds down a little.

I'd still take the chance with boat,France ain't the place it was,the speeding thing!!!,you'll need to pay attention and make sure you have a heavy duty credit card just in case,the Picos is a wonderfull place,head for the likes of Potes and spend as much time as you can before making a dash for the ferry.