UKC

Afternoon all,

Looking for some recommendations for an eight night road trip. We're starting in Calais but not sure where to go.

Do we stay in France? If so, do a big loop taking in the coast or head straight to the Alps? Been to Cham before so that's already been done.

Do we concentrate on the national parks? If so, which ones?

Do we head into Switzerland or Italy or Spain?

Activities needs to include either walking, running, swimming and easy single pitch climbing. The only restriction is we're taking our pooch so won't be able to do anything if we have to leave her in the van for more than a couple of hours.

Any areas worth a specific visit? Towns the size of Chamonix would be perfect. It'd be nice if there were some things going on.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

In reply to Dave McKechnie:

Dordogne. Canoeing on the Loire, lovely sport climbing, great camp sites.

In reply to Dave McKechnie:

If you go that way, visit Ghent/Gent, in Belgium, not too far from Calais. It's beautiful. A really cool city.

In reply to Dave McKechnie:

Two ideas. First, Lake Annecy for the swimming, the scrambly little peaks around for the rest. Town of Annecy is attractive, almost seaside like on the lake. Lot further south, somewhere near the huge Serre Poncon lake (lots of water sports) such as Gap (near Ceuse) or Embrun.