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Thanks for the update. It looks like the route from Bardoneccia is only open on Wednesday and Saturday? So I guess that means there is no wild camping along the route? What are the best spots to wild camp in the area?

Hey Bjorn. For the route up to Fort Jafferau, it looks like you can travel from Savoulx or from Bardonecchia. Is there a route that is better than the other? From the books about the two routes, it looks like there is a tunnel but I am unsure where the tunnel is located. My wife doesn't like...

Thanks Bjorn. That is really helpful. I have the book you referenced, but had not seen the website. I use google translate for the book and it seems to work pretty well. The pictures and maps are the best part. Would love to hear more about what routes to take in the region, I am really...

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is doing well. My wife and I are looking to travel down to the Western Alps in June/July. Does anyone have updated information about the routes, specifically Fort Jafferau and the surrounding area? Has anybody traveled there recently or is planning a trip...

Hey Rick. That is great news. The western alps trip is in the works this summer. I have watched every YouTube on the area, bought a couple guide books, and downloaded all the map apps. Would love to see the routes you took and where you camped along the way. Fort Jafferau is the highlight but...

Thanks Bjorn. I will plan on joining in on the virtual meetup on 29th. Look forward to getting out soon!

Thx. Will do.

Hello all. New to Overland Bound. Many years experience hiking, RV camping, trail horseback camping, but new to the overland community. In southern Germany for a few years for work and saw all of the great overlanding videos of the western alps of Italy and France and decided we have to...

Hello all. New to Overland Bound. Many years experience hiking, RV camping, trail horseback camping, but new to the overland community. In southern Germany for a few years for work and saw all of the great overlanding videos of the western alps of Italy and France and decided we have to...