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globetrotter001 Jan 2nd, 2009 12:19 PM

Driving from Munich to Selva di Val Gardena
 
Hello,
We will arrive in Munich by plane and we intend to rent a car there and drive to Selva di Val Gardena.
Can anyone tell me if it is an "easy drive" or do we need chains, etc ?
I am from a warm place and not used to drive on the snow. So.... driving with chains in narrow roads really scares me ! :)
Thanks a LOT for your advice

pja1 Jan 2nd, 2009 01:08 PM

Hi,

What month are you planning on traveling?

From Munich (or Munich airport) follow signs to Innsbruck, the Brenner Pass (really a multi lane highway) to Chiusa/Klausen. This is where you will get off the highway for Val Gardena/Gröden. This road is a bit steep in places but rather a short drive.

Maybe someone knows another way. The Dolomites are spectacular though!

Paul



globetrotter001 Jan 2nd, 2009 03:06 PM

Hi Pja1,

Thanks for your email.

We will travel during the end of January.

After Chiusa do we need chains?

I read there is a bus from Munich airport. I guess that if we have a car it will allow us to some sightseeing after skiing Selva.

Hope someone can give me more information about it.

Yes, Selva looks wonderful. I travel to Europe every year to ski but never been to Selva.
I am dreaming with it!

Cecilia

pja1 Jan 2nd, 2009 04:59 PM

Hi Cecilia,

I can't advise about conditions in January as we've traveled mostly in October. I'm sure Steve James or someone else will be along with a helpful post soon.

Paul

Steve_James Jan 3rd, 2009 03:30 AM

Hi Cecilia - There is a direct bus from Munich airport to Val Gardena on weekends. On other days, train to Brixen/Bressanone, then bus to Selva is another option.

Otherwise it's a straightforward motorway drive to Chiusa as Paul says.

From Chiusa it's a half-hour drive up Val Gardena to Selva. You may or may not need chains for this last part, depending on conditions on the day (- but I believe it's obligatory to carry them).

Hope this helps ...

Steve



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