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At the end of August we wil travel from Calais to Chamonix. We will meet up with our family in Chamonix and from here start our trip - destination Montenegro.
We usually avoid tolls, as non-toll roads are more scenic, we are not in a hurry and try to drive no more than 2 hours a day.
This time we arrive in Calais midday on 25 Aug and need to be in Chamonix midday 29 Aug. The plan is to drive each day as much as is comfortable and then find an overnight spot.
So I am wondering whether to use toll roads. According to Google Maps the non-toll option, also avoiding driving through Switzerland, is 12 hours 33 minutes and 904 km. The toll option is 8 hours 21 minutes and 904km, so saving around 4 hours. According to ViaMichelin tolls will cost 91€
I understand most but not all tolls can be paid with a credit card, so Bip&Go could make it simpler. Fees:
In France € 1.90/ month of use
In Spain and Portugal +€ 2.50/ month of use
In Italy +€ 2.50/ month of use (we will travel through Northern Italy out and back, not sure whether we will need to use toll roads)
Badge activation (upon subscription only) 14€ (10€ if France, Spain, Portugal only)
I know there is no 'right' answer but would be intererested in the thoughts of seasoned France travellers.
We usually avoid tolls, as non-toll roads are more scenic, we are not in a hurry and try to drive no more than 2 hours a day.
This time we arrive in Calais midday on 25 Aug and need to be in Chamonix midday 29 Aug. The plan is to drive each day as much as is comfortable and then find an overnight spot.
So I am wondering whether to use toll roads. According to Google Maps the non-toll option, also avoiding driving through Switzerland, is 12 hours 33 minutes and 904 km. The toll option is 8 hours 21 minutes and 904km, so saving around 4 hours. According to ViaMichelin tolls will cost 91€
I understand most but not all tolls can be paid with a credit card, so Bip&Go could make it simpler. Fees:
In France € 1.90/ month of use
In Spain and Portugal +€ 2.50/ month of use
In Italy +€ 2.50/ month of use (we will travel through Northern Italy out and back, not sure whether we will need to use toll roads)
Badge activation (upon subscription only) 14€ (10€ if France, Spain, Portugal only)
I know there is no 'right' answer but would be intererested in the thoughts of seasoned France travellers.