In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Well .................
Submitted by alan h on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 04:36In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
" ........ pass is an option though I haven't ever had to use it. I'm told it's about 30 mins extra but the views are slightly better" Slightly!!! - a bit of an understatement Yes - it can add about 20 - 30 minutes, but if its queueing on the motorway its quicker than staying put. Its a useful 'break point' for the trip - coffee shop and excellent views at the top. I often use the pass, even if the Tunnel is free flowing
You also save the E38.60 cost
Submitted by dcrobertson68 on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 05:16In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
2 things ..........
Submitted by alan h on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 05:28In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
" .....You also save the E38.60 cost of the tunnel pass. ...." There isn't a tunnel pass - the swiss motorway pass [vignette] costs about E40 and is required on vehicles using the motorways [I think its a E100 on the spot fine if you don't have one] I forgot to say in my earlier post - if using the pass, and worried about jams on the approaches to the tunnels, you can get off at Faido going North [or earlier at Biasco] and Altdorf travelling South and follow the local road that parallels the motorway to the pass
Seasonal closing
Submitted by TheItalianLife on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 06:25In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
St gothard tunnel
Submitted by robert on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 12:19In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Gotthard tunnel link
Submitted by TheItalianLife on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 12:23In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
"would you advise getting off at Faido if you can see traffic ahead? So often you're in the traffic & it's too late to turn off?" It a bit like Sod's Law - if you get off, the motorway will run free, and if you stay on, it blocks up. I think I'd leave it until the junction after Faido [Quinto, I think] unless its very heavy traffic on the motorway [even if its still moving]