mansell Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 We are thinking about going from Toulouse to Lerida via the N 230 Through Vielha pass and then the tunnel in December. Does anyone know if the pass is generally open. Any thoughts would be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi Barry, Done the route but not in December. The scenery is fantastic, you could have brilliant sunshine or two foot of snow Using this route will take you through the Viella Tunnel (1640 mt) which runs about 6 km from Viella and Vilaller; approaches to the tunnel are not too bad but could have pot holes in places like wise the tunnel. At that time of the year I would advise snow chains. They are compulsory in some mountain areas of Spain anyway. Personally I would go for it after checking the weather forecast before leaving. If you don't fancy that way you could try the Somport (1200mt) we have used this many times over the years, it was the old traditional route through mountains. Enjoy your trip. Safe travelling Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankkia Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 We have done the Vielha route in December, January and Feb. and the return in late April and early May and the only time it has snowed on us was in May. I agree however check the weather as we have met others who have had a lot of snow (and been stuck) in January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansell Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thanks for that, where in North Yorks are you, we live in Hornsea. Barrie And Val. Middleton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankkia Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE]mansell - 2006-10-22 4:55 PM Thanks for that, where in North Yorks are you, we live in Hornsea. Barrie And Val. Middleton.[/QUOTE] Hi Barrie and Val We are not far away in Hunmanby. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankkia Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 One other thought strikes me. If you do decide to use the Viehla route don't bother filling with fresh water before setting off up the hill (why carry all that weight up hill). When you come down the other side from the tunnel watch for the Km markings at the side of the road. Exactly on Km111 (easy to remember) there is a dirt pull off on the left, park here and look across the road where you will see two grey plastic pipes sticking out of the hill with water running constantly. This is spring water and the locals come and fill their containers here so do lorry drivers. Just be carefull crossing the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 [QUOTE]Frankkia - 2006-10-22 10:07 PM One other thought strikes me. If you do decide to use the Viehla route don't bother filling with fresh water before setting off up the hill (why carry all that weight up hill). When you come down the other side from the tunnel watch for the Km markings at the side of the road. Exactly on Km111 (easy to remember) there is a dirt pull off on the left, park here and look across the road where you will see two grey plastic pipes sticking out of the hill with water running constantly. This is spring water and the locals come and fill their containers here so do lorry drivers. Just be carefull crossing the road[/QUOTE] Unless your van is winterised and your tanks and piping are inboard you could have problems in winter filling up in mountain ares. I've seen a few frozen waterpumps in my time. We have to rely on containers until we reach warmer climates as our tanks are both outboard. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHOMER Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 [QUOTE]Don Madge - 2006-10-23 8:48 AM We have to rely on containers until we reach warmer climates as our tanks are both outboard. Don[/QUOTE] Hello Don Its amazing how one manages to use less water when using containers isnt it Don. Motorhomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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