How to get to Camping Faè

The most direct route to Camping Faè, at 770 miles is through France and Switzerland using the toll autoroute network – just be aware that this route will add significant costs to your journey and require a vignette for Switzerland.

An alternative, with much lower tolls, would be consider these three options via Austria:

1. The shortest from Calais at 780 miles is via Luxembourg on the E25, the A13 & A8 in Germany to the A7 and south over the Fernpass (179) for the A12 and the Brenner Pass. From there it is a straightforward run using the A22 to Bolzano, then SS42 and SS239.
2. Alternatively, at around 830 miles if the Fernpass is closed carry on the A8 to Munich and onto the A93 to the border at Kufstein. From there follow the E45/A12 to the Brenner Pass (toll free sections again in 2020/21).
3. For caravans: The better route, which will miss out some long tortuous hills, will be to miss out Luxembourg and head for Koln, Wurzburg, and the A3 until Wurzburg where the A7 will take you south to the Fernpass. Alternatively stay on the A3 and then A9 past Nuremberg to Munich. From Munich follow A99/A8 to Kufstein and then as above. Mileage on these routes are around 835 & 860 miles respectively.

We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised

What do you get for your money at Camping Faè?

•  (Camping Fae Prices)
• EHU 6amp @ charged per kwh adapter required
• Good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
• English speaking staff at reception
• Heated ski and boot room
• Grey and chemical disposal area under cover
• Gas cylinder exchange (Italian type. Adapter required)
• Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
• Modern washing up area
• Dogs welcome charged per day
• Dog walking area adjacent to site
• Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
• Free daytime skibus from campsite to Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio
• Seasonaires welcome, price on application
• Onsite bar and small shop
• Free winter tourist card

Brenta Dolomites Ski Area– What is the skiing like in Madonna di Campiglio?

The local ski area covers 150 kms of piste (50kms blue, 67kms red, 33kms black) from Val Rendena and Pinzolo to the south of the campsite to Madonna di Campiglio and Folgàrida and Marilleva in the Val di Sole. All are lift linked but you cannot ski from Campiglio back to Pinzolo. The ski area rises from 850m to 2500m and has a good record for snow cover, supported by an extensive snow cannon network. There are several cross country ski centres in the area with Campiglio having a prepared 22kms course as well as snowshoeing and winter walking opportunities.

Ski passes are available for Pinzolo, the wider Madonna di Campiglio area, and the substantial Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta which offers 380kms of piste across the Brenta Dolomites including Passo Tonale. An extensive ski bus system covers the whole area and good parking facilities exist at most lifts although not all are free.

Winterised Tips

• Try out climbing ice falls with a guide at Val Brenta, Vallesinella, Nardis or Lares
• Expert skiers should try the Dolomitica black run in Campiglio, stretching for 5.75km with a vertical drop of 1248m and 70% gradients.
• For caravanners and those with access to a car, the wider Adamello area ski pass maximises the potential of the area when using Camping Faè as a base.
• It is mandatory to have winter tyres on your vehicle in the Trentino region when road conditions require them. For more information on winter tyres, regulations and the law see our articles at Winterised.com and Winterised on tyres for caravans

Pros

• Competitively priced site in good location
• Good ski bus access to local and wider ski areas
• Ideal for longer stays with the Adamello superski pass

Cons

• 6amp EHU restrictive for some vans
• A long drive for shorter ski trips

Photos |   Camping Faè

Videos | Ski.IT

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How to get to Oetztaler Naturcamping?

There are three options for your journey to Oetztaler Naturcamping;

1. The shortest from Calais at 650 miles is via Luxembourg on the E25, the A13 & A8 in Germany to the A7 and south over the Fernpass (nearest LPG) on the 179. The campsite is situated on the 186 Oetztal Strasse about 25 miles from Imst and is easy to access without the need for a vignette or Gobox by following 179, 184 to Imst, then 171 & 186 into the valley. The drive up the 186 past Oetz, Umhausen and Langenfeld is very attractive and does include some steep hairpins which may require chains in heavy snow. Leave the 186 at Huben, turning right over the river and then left into Huben. Follow the road round past the fire station to a T junction and then left for 150m. The campsite is on your right and is signposted from the 186. The narrow road through Huben is a residential area and whilst suitable for vehicles upto 2.5m will require care when negotiating oncoming traffic.
2. Alternatively, at around 730 miles if the Fernpass is closed carry on the A8 to Munich and onto the A93 to the border at Kufstein. From there follow the E45/A12 to the Brenner Pass (some toll free sections again in 2021/22). You can keep an eye on the Fernpass here and all mountain pass closures using Via Michelin here.
3. For caravans: The better route will be to miss out Luxembourg and head for Koln, Wurzburg, and the A3 until Wurzburg where the A7 will take you south to the Fernpass and miss out some long tortuous hills. Alternatively stay on the A3 and then A9 past Nuremberg to Munich. From Munich follow A99/A8 to Kufstein and then as above. Mileage on these routes are around  675 & 750 miles respectively.

We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised

What do you get for your money at Oetztaler Naturcamping?

• The campsite has well over 100 pitches which are split into 4 sizes (A*) 100-120sqm, (A) 90-100sqm, (B) 80/90sqm & (C) 60-80sqm, all of which are priced separately according to season.
• For prices please see Otztaler Naturcamping Tarif
• EHU 16amp adapter required
• Piped gas available on pitch
• On pitch water supply and grey waste disposal
• Very good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
• English speaking staff at reception and restaurant
• Large heated ski and boot room
• Chemical disposal area under cover
• Gas cylinder exchange (German/Austrian type. Adapter required)
• Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
• Modern washing up area
• Dogs welcome (max 3 per pitch charges apply)
• Dog walking area adjacent to site
• Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
• Free daytime ski bus to Oetz, Sölden, Obergurgl and Hochgurgl from campsite entrance
• Marked winter walking trails from site
• Seasonaires welcome
• Onsite restaurant

Oetz Valley Ski Area– What is the skiing like in Sölden/Obergurgl/Oetz?

With Sölden and Obergurgl on your doorstep it would be easy to ignore the other winter sports opportunities that the Oetz valley offers. Oetz-Hochoetz, Niederthai, Gries and Vent are also very easily reached using the free public bus service. There is brilliant tobogganing to be had in Langenfeld, langlauf courses all along the valley and miles of winter walking trails and snowshoe paths. The valley would be an ideal location for an extended trip or part of a season touring with the amazing value Tirol Snowcard.

Soelden has 145kms of piste, 70km blue, 46km red, 29km black, with runs rising to 3,340 m on its Rettenbachfern and Tiefenbachfern glacier ski areas. It is usually open from October to May due to its height and good snow making facilities. It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.

Obergurgl/Hochgurgl has 110 kms of piste 60 blue, 35 red,15 black with runs between 1790m and 3080m. It has a 1240m vertical drop as illustrated in the video above which includes a 7km run from top to bottom. There are also 5kms of marked ski trails.It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.

Hochoetz/Oetz has 38kms of piste 12 blue, 22 red, 4 black with runs between 1410m and 2272m. It also has 3.5kms of marked trails. It has good snowmaking facilities and is well known for quiet runs and no queues.It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.

Winterised Tips

• Don’t miss a walk on the Panorama bridge at Sölden for breathtaking views
• Check out the toboggan runs at Langenfeld
• If you have young learners with you, check out facilities at Oetz before you commit to ski passes elsewhere in the valley.
• Sölden is part of the White 5 Ski Pass group
• It is mandatory to have winter tyres on your vehicle in Austria and Germany between Oct & March. For more information on winter tyres, regulations and the law see our articles at Winterised.com and Winterised on tyres for caravans

Pros

• Great location for access to whole of Oetz Valley
• Suitable for non skiers with winter walking trails from the site
• Good for parties with non campers
• Good on pitch facilities negating the need for bottled LPG

Cons

• Ski bus dependent unless you have a car with you
• Late Apres Ski limited unless you taxi back from Sölden/Obergurgl
• Late season skiing can be prone to freeze/thaw conditions

Alternative Nearby Campsites

Camping Soelden     7 miles

Camping Oetztal      4 miles

Photos |  Oetztaler Naturcamping

Videos | skiresort.info, snow gangster, & Oetztal tourism

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How to get to Camping Sölden

There are three options for your journey to Camping Sölden;

1. The shortest from Calais at 650 miles is via Luxembourg on the E25, the A13 & A8 in Germany to the A7 and south over the Fernpass (nearest LPG) on the 179. The campsite is situated on the 186 Oetztal Strasse about 25 miles from Imst and is easy to access without the need for a Vignette or GoBox by following 179, 184 to Imst, then 171 & 186 into the valley. The drive up the 186 past Oetz, Umhausen and Langenfeld is very attractive and does include some steep hairpins which may require chains in heavy snow. Continue on into Sölden until you see the main gondola on your left, turn left by the ski rental shop into Wohlfahrtstrasse and follow the road round to the right past the car park and along the riverside. The campsite entrance is 200m on your right.
2. Alternatively, at around 730 miles if the Fernpass is closed carry on the A8 to Munich and onto the A93 to the border at Kufstein. From there follow the E45/A12 to the Brenner Pass (some toll free sections again in 2021/22). You can keep an eye on the Fernpass here and all mountain pass closures using Via Michelin here.
3. For caravans: The better route will be to miss out Luxembourg and head for Koln, Wurzburg, and the A3 until Wurzburg where the A7 will take you south to the Fernpass and miss out some long tortuous hills. Alternatively stay on the A3 and then A9 past Nuremberg to Munich. From Munich follow A99/A8 to Kufstein and then as above. Mileage on these routes are around  675 & 750 miles respectively.

The campsite reception closes between 1300 & 1500, so if you arrive between these times you will have to park on Wohlfahrtstrasse to wait. It is a narrow road with limited parking beside the river and congestion can occur with passing vehicles, in peak periods it is recommended to park up before Sölden and wait for the site to reopen.

We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised

What do you get for your money at Camping Sölden?

• The campsite has 95 pitches, the majority of which are between 75 & 80sqm.
• For prices please see Camping Solden Tarif
• Caravanners should note price includes €5 per day for parking as most pitches do not accommodate cars forcing use of the campsites own underground car park.
• EHU 10amp  adapter required
• On pitch water supply and grey waste disposal
• Excellent standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
• English speaking staff at reception and restaurant
• Large heated ski and boot room
• Chemical disposal area under cover
• Gas cylinder exchange (German/Austrian type. Adapter required)
• Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
• Modern washing up area
• Dogs welcome charges apply
• Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
• Free Wellness area and sauna
• Free daytime ski bus to Oetz, Soelden, Obergurgl and Hochgurgl 50m from campsite entrance

Oetz Valley Ski Area– What is the skiing like in Sölden/Obergurgl?

Sölden has145kms of piste, 70km blue, 46km red, 29km black, with runs rising to 3,340 m on its Rettenbachfern and Tiefenbachfern glacier ski areas. It is usually open from October to May due to its height and good snow making facilities. It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.

Obergurgl/Hochgurgl has 110 kms of piste 60 blue, 35 red,15 black with runs between 1790m and 3080m. It has a 1240m vertical drop as illustrated in the video above which includes a 7km run from top to bottom. There are also 5kms of marked ski trails.It is served by the free valley ski bus which stops at the campsite and has free parking at gondola stations.

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How to get to Camping Jungfrau?

There are a number options for your journey to Camping Jungfrau. The most direct from Calais at 550 miles using A25/A5/A31 via Troyes and Dijon, then A39/N5/D21/D471 to Censau, and D9/N57 to the Swiss border. From here follow E23/E25 to Bern, then 6&8 to junction 25 at Wilderswill. Exit to Gsteigstrasse and follow through Wildeswill into Obereigasse. Cross the Saxetenbach Gorge into Grenchenstrasse and follow road along the riverside to Lauterbrunnen. Shortly after leaving Lauterbrunnen on Pfrundmatte, turn left into Weid, and the campsite is on your left in about 300m.

Whilst access is level, the road through Lauterbrunnen is narrow and requires care if driving or towing a large unit. This route does involve tolls in France and a vignette in Switzerland for your vehicle. Caravanners will require an additional vignette for their caravan.

A lower toll route at 570 miles is from Calais to Luxembourg via E42/E25, and A31/N19 to Montbeliard, then across the Swiss border following route 6 past Bern and along the shores of the Thunersee to Wilderswill. This route includes a number of provincial routes through built up areas in France, ordinary roads in Switzerland and will still require a vignette for route 6. It will add at least 3 hours driving time to your journey, more if towing.

We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised

What do you get for your money at Camping Jungfrau?

•  (Camping Jungfrau Prices)
• EHU 16amp charged per day plus per amp hour. UK style plug
• Very good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
• English speaking staff at reception and restaurant
• Large heated ski and boot room
• Grey and chemical disposal area under cover
• Gas cylinder exchange (Vitogaz Swiss type. Adapter required)
• Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
• Modern washing up area
• Dogs welcome charged per day
• Dog walking area adjacent to site
• Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
• Daytime ski bus from ski lift for Lauterbrunnen area (ski pass required)
• Seasonaires welcome
• Onsite supermarket
• Onsite restaurant with breakfast service available
• Apres Ski bar
• Cross country skiing available from campsite
• Children’s ski lift and toboggan area adjacent to site (free of charge)
• Winter hiking path adjacent to site
• Access to communal lounge until 2200hrs daily

Wengen, Lauberhorn, Mürren, Schilthorn, & Grindelwald Area– What is the skiing like in Lauterbrunnen?

Lauterbrunnen is part of the Jungfrau ski area which includes 230km of downhill skiing, with 86km blue, 107km red, & 31km black marked pistes, served by a total of 45 ski lifts and trains. In addition to the skiing in Lauterbrunnen itself, the wider ski lift pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Jungfrau Region ski resorts of Grindelwald, Wengen and Murren, where there is a total of over 500kms of piste. With ski lifts as high as 2,971m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Winterised Tips

• Expert Skiers should try out the Murren-Schilthorn area and the Eigergletscher piste 27 with a 71% incline
• Try Europes longest toboggan run ‘Big Pintenfritz’ in Grindelwald
• Local Lauterbrunnen area very good for learners and improving intermediate skiers

Pros

• Great location campsite with top quality facilities
• Free ski bus to Lauterbrunnen lift station
• Access to glacier skiing
• Good area for non skiers

Cons

• Expensive in comparison to Austrian and Italian competitors
• Extensive ski bus and train use required to get the best from the area
• Car parking at lift stations expensive if using own vehicle

For more information on motorhome skiing in Switzerland, check out this article on our sister site, Winterised.com.

Can I Take my Motorhome Skiing in Switzerland?

Photos |   Camping Jungfrau

Videos | Travelers Check

Thanks to Winterised FB Group members Dick & Clare Donovan their contributions to this post.

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