trip to antibes south of france in 5 days?????

stevekingchef · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Karma :

hi as my post says i am thinking of visiting my friend who lives in france(antibes).i will only be able to get a short time off work but rally would like to pop over to visit him.

is it a realistic trip??i live in crawley west sussex(near gatwick airport)
which ferry route would be best to take as i said its more about seeing my friend????

it will be first trip so any hints and tips are very welcome

cheers guys for your experience

steve tt600 owner

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

Yes you could do it, if you can hack the mileage and get an early morning ferry from dover to calais you could make it there in one day, mega mileage though so you'd be wrecked when you get there, Crawley to Dover is a doddle. Ideally though it's a 1.5 - 2 day trip down there, only really leaving you with 1 day at your friends, so not exactly ideal.

The other ferries such as Portsmouth to Le Havre take too long and are expensive, quicker to ride it. Newhaven to Dieppe might possibly save you time not sure on that, again it's expensive in comparison though.

mistergixer · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Karma :

Agreed, it's do-able, but not pleasant - i did Perpingan to Calais, Eurotunnel and then up to Herts in one session on my K5 750 - left at 12pm arrived home at 2.30am - around 1400km/900 miles. I was cruising on the Autotroutes at around a steady 120mph, stopping every 110 miles or so for fuel, piss, stretch, caffeine and nicotine.
I was physically exhausted, but due to my caffeine intake i couldn't sleep - was wiped out the next day though, and wouldn't do it again.
If i were you, i'd have an overnight stop somewhere like Dijon or Lyon - that way when you do meet up with your mate, you'll actually be able to enjoy your time there, instead of being a zombie.
____________________
Space Monkey #7
Don Eladio is dead. His capos are dead. You have no one left to fight for. Fill your pockets and leave in peace. Or fight me and die!
Mistergixer's videos on YouTube

stevekingchef · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Karma :

hi thanks for help i am starting to think its not such a great idea to do it in one day!i will see if i can get a week off and go a bit slower i think!and enjoy a little!i will look into this!dont want my first road trip to put me off for life!