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AN ALPS  ROAD TRIP

ALL THE BEST ROUTES

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A QUICK GUIDE TO THE ALPS

The Alps are in Europe and cover eight different countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Monaco

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They span 750 miles in length and 120-190 miles in width

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Mount Blanc which spans the French Italian border is 4,809 metres high and is the highest mountain in the Alps

Decide on your perfect destination

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 with their winding and twisting roads

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Is it the high passes of the French Alps 

which will take you through stunning scenery of crystal clear lakes and mountain peaks

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Or the Deutsche Alpenstraße

one of the most beautiful touring routes in Europe, where you'll wind across Bavaria close to the Austrian border 

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and immerse yourself in the rich local history, visiting some of the many villages and historic castles en route

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Maybe it's the hairpin bends of the Furka Pass

made famous in the Bond movie Goldfinger, this is one of the best scenic drives in the Alps

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and, if you want a break from driving you can ride the historic Furka Steam Railway 

If it's on your bucket list then take the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

the highest alpine road in Austria has 36 turns which snake through rocky terrain and wildflower meadows

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and will lead you to the observation point at Kaiser-Franz Josephs Höhe for breathtaking views of the Pasterze Glacier, the longest in the eastern Alps

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To help put it all together use our handy road trip planner

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