Yep in the 911 - everyone seemed to think we were mad, but its an adventure
Steve, not sure what mileage you are looking at there. Mount Blanc tunnel?
We left Nottingham about 11pm, for a 3.20 am ferry from Dover (it was a third of the price of the tunnel). Arrived with more than an hour to spare. Got a v short nap on some bar seating on the ferry. Hit the Autoroute, drove a few hours until I couldn't keep my eyes open, then grabbed another 30min nap, then more Autoroute. I like to use the one that runs further east (can't remember the number tonight) rather than Lyon. After 700 miles of motorway including UK, we were ready for something a bit more interesting. Came off near Bourg en Bresse, and had a superb 40k Route National drive along a limestone valley/gorge which brings you just north of Chambery, then through the Tunnel Du Chat. Got some short GoPro footage from that section, which I will post when edited. Looking a the map, I have realised you can actually drive over the top via the Col Du Chat - looks very winding

might try that on the way back (or eastern shore of Lake Annecy, which is pretty). Chambery to Albertville via RN again, didn't want pay any more tolls and more interesting. Then into mountains proper, through Bourg St. Maurice and arrived Sainte Foy at about 5pm, 820 miles on the trip, slightly red eyed! Amazement from other guests - you've driven how far in one stint, in that!
Doing a Back Country Access course based there, and driving out to different stations/resorts depending on conditions. It's off piste, but also using skins to walk up to access more remote runs.
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Sounds great Ian, and in the 911 too - hardcore

not sure of the exact route we'll be taking but understand it to be best part of 1000 miles, well up for it, probably leave Portsmouth 3.30 ish and head for the tunnel, then follow sat nav as its such a distance. Going to do the return leg in two days to take in a bit more of the scenery.
I'm thinking if you don't try you certainly aint gonna make it, nothing ventured and all that !
Steve