Frequently asked questions about the Western Alps off-road tour book
With the snowcat Land Rover in the Alps
Can I drive routes with my Unimog?
Of the 30 routes described, 3 or 4 are suitable and permitted for vehicle sizes such as Unimog.
All routes can be optimally driven on with off-road vehicles such as Defender, Cruiser, Patrol, G etc.
Almost all routes can be driven with a 4×4-Sprinter, Bremach, 4×4-Daily, as long as the height does not exceed 2.7 m and the vehicle has the factory ground clearance, i.e. no underfloor tanks are installed.
Vehicles with a height of up to 3 m can be used on 28 of the 30 routes. For vehicles over 3 m high, 26 routes from the 4×4 tour book are possible.
Can I drive alone or do I need a tour group for safety reasons?
All routes are regularly used by travelers and locals in the summer months. If there is a technical defect, simply stay with the vehicle. 99% of the time you will have a good mobile connection everywhere.
On the road in the Alps with the West Alps off-road tour book
Do I need a winch and MT tires
No, a winch is not required nor are MUD-Terrain (MT) tires required. An all-terrain tire is completely sufficient.
Do I absolutely need all-wheel drive?
This depends on the route, the time of year and the weather conditions.
In midsummer, when all routes are free of snow and dry, four-wheel drive is not absolutely necessary. Without all-wheel drive, however, you have to expect that diagonal ditches will have to be filled with stones. Ground clearance and short overhangs are more important than all-wheel drive.
Can I drive on the routes with my VW-T5 4motion and Seikel conversion.
Yes.
