in March of 2014 we are picking up our new car in Munich and driving to Italy for a 2 month stay in Umbria. What is the best route thru Switzerland? What re the weather and road conditions in March?
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8319 posts
Your chances of driving through Switzerland in March is iffy. The weather usually breaks the last of March, but you'll have to wait until you get there to check the condition of the roads. Any high mountain passes probably won't be clear until later. Your best bet would be to plan going down to Innsbruck, through the Brenner Pass and south into Italy. After the mountain roads are clear, you can go through Milano and up into Switzerland.
Sorry!
Posted by
OP
Renton, WA, USA
2 posts
Thanks David! So do you think Munich to Innsbrook to Verona would be a safe bet?
Posted by
Green Bay
21166 posts
The Brenner Pass route will stay open in all but a raging blizzard. It is the lowest pass over the Alps and THE major artery between Germany and Italy.