TdF 2019 - Parking

[larscjoh]

Hi

We're going to the Alps at stage 16-20, but where is it possible to park our motorhome?

Specially at Col du Galibier, Val Thorens, Col de l'Iseran, La Sentinelle is just park along the road?

-Lars

[philvantwo]

Yes but get there early!

[Ugly]

See the Tour a number of times in the mountains, I always got there the day before and left the day after. Much less stressful than trying to drive off the mountain as soon as the roads are open.

[andrew_s]

Yes but get there early!

How early will depend on how popular, but in the extreme (Alpe d'Huez), a week early may necessary.
Generally, it's the final climb of the day that's most popular.

Also, get the vehicle properly off the road, else you could be moved on at a stage where there is nowhere else available.

[Cyril Haearn]

A week early, is this more mass hysteria like the Glastonbury festival?

[TrevA]

It should be possible to cycle the route on the day of the race itself, although roads do close completely a few hours before the race comes through. also easier to get off the mountain afterwards.

Although a few years ago, on one stage we jumped in behind the broom wagon and were cheered all the way to the top of the Colombiere climb by the waiting crowds.