Thursday, December 2, 2010

Best Driving Roads - Part 1

Some people day-dream about video games, food, drugs etc. - but if you're like me, you day-dream about being out for an awesome drive, on a world-renowned driving road!

I was thinking today about where I'd most enjoy driving. If I had the choice to take my vehicle anywhere in the world, assuming licensing is irrelevant, where would I go? I was immediately reminded of Top Gear's quest to find the best driving road(s) in the world, and thought I'd showcase their findings as today's post!

The Top Gear cast primarily focused their search around continental Europe, so I'm going to consider this "Part 1" of a series of "Best Driving Road" posts that I'll be doing. Enjoy!

Col de Turini
 The highest point of this mountain is 1607 meters! This, combined with 34 hairpins and awesome views makes for a difficult and dangerous (yet very exciting) drive. It is viewed as one of the best driving roads in the world, but I think I'll pass on this one.


San Bernardino Pass
The name of this pass should be recognized automatically by driving enthusiasts. It's a high mountain pass with an elevation of over 2000 meters, if I remember correctly. In addition to its bends and hairpins, it is mainly recognized for its amazing scenic views. I personally would do whatever it takes to be able to drive through this pass! Oh, and there's also a 6.6km tunnel somewhere along it. 


 Davos to Stelvio (via Bormio)
As the name suggests, this route heads south from Davos, Switzerland to Stelvio, Italy. I almost wish I believed in an afterlife so I could make this my personal heaven (lol). It's comprised of miles upon miles of open road, with elements to test every aspect of your vehicle's performance. Pure driving bliss! I think this is the road which I would personally enjoy driving the most.


 Stelvio Pass
Just taking a look at this picture makes my pulse race and my hand making down-shifting motions instinctively! It is widely regarded as one of the most difficult and challenging roads in the entire world, and with 60 hairpins, it's easy for me to see why! I think I'd have to work up to this one.

Next, I'll be posting roads from North America since that's where most of my viewers are from anyways. Cheers! images from redlineblog.com
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36 comments:

  1. CandleintheDarkDecember 2, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    That would scare the crap out of me driving on that!

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  2. Major MackDecember 2, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    na its not that scary candle, just keep the speed below 120mph

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  3. rigor tortoiseDecember 2, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I'm pretty scared of heights, so that would be scary, but still awesome.

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  4. cooperlifeDecember 2, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    I day dream about my Christmas presents.

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  5. SmatchimoDecember 2, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    sweet post, cant wait for the North American tour.

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  6. 123December 2, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Those would be so fun to drive

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  7. Shelby FoxDecember 2, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    These are all beautiful roads. I actually had that 3rd road as my desktop for a little while.

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  8. Jake FreelandDecember 2, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Some of those are pretty scary, not sure I would want to drive on them!

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  9. Classically Trained NubDecember 2, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    I've seen Col de Turini in movies, but I never thought it actually existed.

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  10. The Game Store GuyDecember 2, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    While I'm happy that they get you excited; I'll be completely honest in saying that they make me nervous.

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  11. WillowDecember 2, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    As beautiful as that is, I would be scared shitless driving it lol.

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  12. Mr. RiddlerDecember 2, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Beautiful Locations

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  13. 000December 2, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    awesome landscapes. Too bad you must still look at the road while driving.

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  14. JRamDecember 2, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    I'm not sure if roads with an extreme amount of curves can equate to being good but I usually enjoy the more scenic routes.

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  15. whatshouldibuytodayDecember 3, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    I like the first one, that'd definitely be an exciting drive!

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  16. TsipiseDecember 3, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Awesome pics! I've been driving some of these. They will be closed now, in this weather.

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  17. David DavidsonDecember 3, 2010 at 1:35 AM

    Great post, how fun would it be to tour around just to drive those?

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  18. AaronDecember 3, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Davos to Stelvio looks amazing, I agree with you there. Very enchanting roads there.

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  19. Mister SharafDecember 3, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    butifull roads, i want to drove acrose them

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  20. SeionDecember 3, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    These look way more interesting than the 5 in CA.

    Brown and yellow everywhere.

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  21. Suciô SanchezDecember 3, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    I love mountain roads in Spain: the area around Falset is a particular favorite (can always stock up on Priorat while there).

    I usually pick up a Michelin map and detour to follow the green "scenic" routes.

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  22. BartDecember 3, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    looks like a nice drive for a sunday

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  23. AstraDecember 3, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    looks so pretty!

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  24. caretakerDecember 3, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    nice nature pictures

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  25. Come At Me BroDecember 3, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Great places!

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  26. lemozDecember 3, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    that is pretty wild shiiiit

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  27. AnonymousDecember 3, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    beautiful but scary

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  28. meDecember 3, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    I suck at driving so I'd never be able to fully appreciate the skill required to manage some of these roads at high speeds. I'd probably just granny stroll through them and admire the landscapes.

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  29. noogDecember 3, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    woah, those are the craziest roads i've seen... i visited lebanon a while back, and the roads were plastered on the sides of hills, with no barricade... interesting drives haha

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  30. TeutorixDecember 3, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    the Stelvio Pass looks dangerous.

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  31. CopyboyDecember 3, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    The sad thing is I'd probably drive the whole thing at 20mph.

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  32. Monster MadnessDecember 3, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Hmm, I'm not sure if it's scary or beautiful :)

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  33. AnonymousDecember 3, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    wow it would be amazing just to ride on the Stelvio Pass or even walk there! It looks so beautiful!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 3, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    I would love to take a spin on these roads

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  35. BannedFromAdsense.NETDecember 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    WOW.. the last one...

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  36. CandleintheDarkDecember 3, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    I'd love to visit anyway

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