🚐 The Alpine Loop 2026

Off-Grid Motorhome Adventure
πŸ“… 25 Jun - 9 Jul 🌍 4 Countries πŸ”οΈ The Dolomites
Phase 1: Nature & Castles
Thu 25th June: Leicester to Folkestone
Folkestone Coast

Drive down after work. Sleep at Black Horse Farm.

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Fri 26th June: The Mutant Forest
Forest

Ferry to Dunkirk (AM). Drive to Verzy. Walk the "Twisted Trees" trail.

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Sat 27th June: Alsace Castle
Castle

Stay in the quiet forest site below ChΓ’teau du Haut-KΕ“nigsbourg.

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Phase 2: The Lakes
Mon 29th June: Lake Como (3 Nights)
Lake Como

Camping Gardenia (Domaso). Chill, cycle, C10 bus to Menaggio.

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Wed 1st July: Lake Garda (3 Nights)
Lake Garda

San Benedetto Camping. Day trip to Venice via Train.

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Phase 3: The Dolomites
Sat 4th July: Sass Dlacia (2 Nights)
The Dolomites

Off-grid in the pine forest. Hike to Fanes waterfalls directly from the van.

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Phase 4: The Loop Home
Mon 6th July: Germany (Nesselwang)
Alpine Mountains

Stellplatz with Alpine views.

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Tue 7th July: The Blue Spring
Blue Lake

Blaubeuren Stellplatz. Visit the famous Blautopf.

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Thu 9th July: Ferry Home
Ferry

Dunkirk to Dover. Back to Leicester.

DFDS Website πŸ“ Port Map
πŸŽ’ Packing Checklist
Legal & Documents
Passports
Driving Licences
V5C (Logbook) & Insurance
Crit'Air Sticker (France)
Swiss Vignette (E-Sticker)
Vehicle Safety (Compulsory)
Warning Triangle
Hi-Vis Vests (x2 in Cab)
Headlight Beam Deflectors
UK Sticker (Rear of Van)
Spare Bulb Kit
Van Tech
EHU Cable (Just in case)
2-Pin Euro Adapter
Hosepipe & Connectors
Levelling Ramps
Toilet Chemical (Blue/Green)
Personal
Swimwear (Lakes!)
Hiking Boots (Dolomites)
Towels & Bedding
Power Bank / Chargers