Video of the Stelvio climb from the return trip back to the UK from the Tiger 50 Monte Tour.
We left Bormio on the on the southern side of the pass at 7am, apologies for the darkness but mother nature doesn't have automatic lights like those in the tunnels! As you will see we almost had the mountain to ourselves, all the shops were closed at the summit so we carried on and stopped for breakfast at the guest house half way down the descent.
Go make a cup of tea and settle down as it's almost 30 minutes in length.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gE9qqlDQM
Lou.
Stelvio climb video - Monte 50 return trip
Stelvio climb video - Monte 50 return trip
65 Mk1 Tiger 260
66 Mk1 Tiger 260 (African Violet)
63 Ford Falcon Sprint
63 Ford Falcon Monte Carlo Rally replica
02 Honda Valkyrie
66 Mk1 Tiger 260 (African Violet)
63 Ford Falcon Sprint
63 Ford Falcon Monte Carlo Rally replica
02 Honda Valkyrie
Yes, Bob I'd like to have gone quicker but circumstances on the day dictated a steadier pace. Also after 18 col's on the way down to Cannes I'd seen enough of hairpin bends!
It's odd though places like the Stelvio have a special aura, you are torn between going as fast as you can or taking your time to savour the experience. Ideally you need to do the climb twice in both directions, early and fast and then later in the day more sedately to take it all in and stop to look at the stunning views.
The cars were definitely affected by the altitude with performance notably reduced and some having difficulty re-starting at the summit. The Stelvio is the second highest "pass" in Europe at 2757m, the highest pass we climbed on the way to Cannes was the Col d'Allos at 31st highest and 2250m.
Still - one more ticked off the bucket list.
Route 66 next in 2015 on a couple of Harley's with my son.
Lou.
It's odd though places like the Stelvio have a special aura, you are torn between going as fast as you can or taking your time to savour the experience. Ideally you need to do the climb twice in both directions, early and fast and then later in the day more sedately to take it all in and stop to look at the stunning views.
The cars were definitely affected by the altitude with performance notably reduced and some having difficulty re-starting at the summit. The Stelvio is the second highest "pass" in Europe at 2757m, the highest pass we climbed on the way to Cannes was the Col d'Allos at 31st highest and 2250m.
Still - one more ticked off the bucket list.
Route 66 next in 2015 on a couple of Harley's with my son.
Lou.
65 Mk1 Tiger 260
66 Mk1 Tiger 260 (African Violet)
63 Ford Falcon Sprint
63 Ford Falcon Monte Carlo Rally replica
02 Honda Valkyrie
66 Mk1 Tiger 260 (African Violet)
63 Ford Falcon Sprint
63 Ford Falcon Monte Carlo Rally replica
02 Honda Valkyrie
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Re: Stelvio climb video - Monte 50 return trip
Great video Lou, forgot to charge the battery on my Go Pro! 7 am was a good time to do the Stelvio and we thoroughly enjoyed going up and down. Glad we decided to come home the long way home, it was fantastic and thanks for arranging it all, it will live in our memories forever. Lovely Strudle at the bottom.pushrod wrote:Video of the Stelvio climb from the return trip back to the UK from the Tiger 50 Monte Tour.
We left Bormio on the on the southern side of the pass at 7am, apologies for the darkness but mother nature doesn't have automatic lights like those in the tunnels! As you will see we almost had the mountain to ourselves, all the shops were closed at the summit so we carried on and stopped for breakfast at the guest house half way down the descent.
Go make a cup of tea and settle down as it's almost 30 minutes in length.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gE9qqlDQM
Lou.
Rob & Sally