cortinacrazydub 11 Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Well people I'm taking the Cortina on a road trip for the honeymoon starting in France, Was thinking of heading down trough Paris towards lake geneva and on to Cortina Italy, with some stops along the way.... Anyone got any tips or advice , on the trip.... :thumbup: Edited February 19, 2016 by cortinacrazydub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 225 Posted February 19, 2016 Laterooms.com for cheap hotel bookings. Newhaven - Dieppe ferry crossing is good value and keeps you away from Dover and Calaise. Make sure you have european breakdown recovery and take a few obvious spares , fan belt , spark plugs etc. Set the sat nav to avoid the toll roads - theres no pleasure in driving them, enjoy the country roads and villages for free. Say bon jour, Merci and Sil vous plais even if you dont know any other French. Allow time for chatting to people who want to admire and photo the car. Have fun and take lots of photos to share with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinacrazydub 11 Posted February 19, 2016 I did 3 tours around france , and more or less did all of those things , i was just wondered if anyone encounters any issues that mite help me avoid the same. and an idea of the trips iv been doing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortina-city 141 Posted February 19, 2016 Stay in the ' Hotel Cortina ' it's magical. it's in centre of town. THe cops will let you park on the plaza as you have a Cortina. They treat you like royalty. Its totally superb. cant reccomend enough. I would go there every year.......................its complete cortina paradise. and then........... you can explore the gorgeous lakes, streams and mountains. on foot, or in your car. for me i accidently ended up on the train ferry that took me under the mountain. a cool breeze soothes you as you lay back in the cortina seats in darkness...like a fairgorund ride... its brilliant its just its just something else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortina-city 141 Posted February 19, 2016 on my last trip in my green gxl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinacrazydub 11 Posted February 19, 2016 thats excellent is it really that good pete... how long did it take to get there , we have 2 weeks and two days.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 246 Posted February 20, 2016 Stay in the ' Hotel Cortina ' it's magical. it's in centre of town. THe cops will let you park on the plaza as you have a Cortina. Didn't know that! We visited for the day, would've stayed a night just to park there!! Next time. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G.O 16 Posted February 20, 2016 Have a look HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete-H 66 Posted February 20, 2016 This may sound silly but what & why the red number plate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 246 Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) This may sound silly but what & why the red number plate? Southern Irish plates? ......or is it Northern and the plate is the original? Or something along those lines? Edited February 20, 2016 by John Mack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlenewt2067 33 Posted February 20, 2016 The only thing with the hotel cortina is it is expensive as are all the hotels in the main centre. You also can't park there, Pete had to park in another area. The pedestrianised area was only open to us vehicles as part of the 50th year celebrations...I don't think they would take too kindly to a car driving on there! I have stayed a few times at the hotel meuble neve which is at the end of the corsa Italia that have their own parking and underground garage :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortina-city 141 Posted February 20, 2016 The only thing with the hotel cortina is it is expensive as are all the hotels in the main centre. You also can't park there, Pete had to park in another area. The pedestrianised area was only open to us vehicles as part of the 50th year celebrations...I don't think they would take too kindly to a car driving on there! I have stayed a few times at the hotel meuble neve which is at the end of the corsa Italia that have their own parking and underground garage :thumbup: Jim, im sure they said if you asked the cops you could drive on, special, unless as you say it was for the celebration. anywhere in that down is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wowowoowoowow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinacrazydub 11 Posted February 20, 2016 The more i look at this the more i want to do it, just looking at the link to mk2 owners club pics, what was the average driving lengths per day?/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortina-city 141 Posted February 20, 2016 I was on my own mission but its all do-able its such a great drive. I did the auto-bahn and also cross country france, belgium, Austria, Germany Italy of course. I'll never ever forget it. I would do it again, every day of the week. Having a classic car at your command, the petrol, the old feel of the car, the scenery, the people, the vistas, the adventure, the depth of it all... ADVICE: take loads of photos. Cherish it. it will be superb. Its worth every penny. If you have the health to do it. Do it. life is short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XR6 3 Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I recommend visiting Lake Garda we spent two nights there on the C2C 2012 trip . When entering Switzerland you'll have to pay a fee like a road tax it last a year ,Graham aka GO will probably fill you in on more details . Love to go again but I'm get married this year . Edited February 20, 2016 by xr6 interceptor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
