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Valkev
Valkev Forum Participant Posts: 13
edited January 2018 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Hi

I am hoping to travel to Italy this year, but as it is my first time in Europe I am a bit confused about vingettes and emission zones. Can anyone help in terms of where to get them or how to apply for them.

Valkev

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  • Unknown
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    edited January 2018 #2
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  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited January 2018 #3

    Crossing the borders into Switzerland you will be guided to one side by the police in order to purchase said vignette(s) and instructed to stick them on there and then - unless you're not going to use the motorway system of course. 

  • Dave Nicholson
    Dave Nicholson Forum Participant Posts: 408
    edited January 2018 #4

    On the assumption that you'll travel via France, Germany and Austria to Italy, the only motorway vignette you'll need is for Austria (assuming your unit is less than 3.5t). These are approximately £9 for 10 days. Purchase them from service areas or garages before you reach the border. You will pay motorway tolls in France (if you use the motorways) and in Italy (recommended). The tolls in Italy are significantly cheaper than in France.

    Where in Italy are you  planning to go?

  • young thomas
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    edited January 2018 #5

    dypu can now buy a digital vignette for austria with no physical attachment, done by ANPR 

    From the ASFINAG website

    Do you already have your Digital Vignette 2018?
    The digital vignette represents an innovative, convenient and contemporary alternative to the traditional toll sticker. No sticking, no more scratching! You can easily buy your digital vignette in our webshop or in the app "Unterwegs".

    PLEASE NOTE: Buy the Digital Vignette no later than January 14, so that it is valid from February 1st (end of the old vignette year)!*
    * Please note the consumer protection period of 18 days!

  • DSB
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    edited January 2018 #6

    I'll move this over to the Overseas section....

    David

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited January 2018 #7

    Valkev

    There is a thread here which gives details of environment controls and stickers.  You don't mention the max weight of your motorhome as in some countries that has an affect on what system you can use. Up to 3500kgs motorhomes are more or less treated as as cars but over it becomes a bit more complicated.

    David

  • hitchglitch
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    edited January 2018 #8

    It depends which route you wish to go but generally the fastest is Calais, Reims, Metz, Basel then through Switzerland, however, this is more expensive both in terms of French Autoroute tolls and Swiss vignette. If you go this route then at Basel frontier you can pay cash (Euros or Swiss francs) and they will stick the vignette on. At quiet times and if you want to pay by credit card then you park up and go to the office.

    You can transit Switzerland comfortably in a day and it is a very attractive route and includes the St. Gottard tunnel. Once you have bought the vignette there are no other tolls.

  • Valkev
    Valkev Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited January 2018 #9

    Hi

    To all that answered my query re' vingettesw and emissions in Europe, a big thank you it was very helpful.

    Valkev

  • Valkev
    Valkev Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited January 2018 #10

     Hi Dave

    Thanks for your advice, my motorhome is 3.5t, would that cost be any different than the £9 that you have quoted.

    Valkev

  • Dave Nicholson
    Dave Nicholson Forum Participant Posts: 408
    edited January 2018 #11

    Valkev

    A 10 day Austrian vignette for a  3.5t motorhome will be approx. £9. If your motorhome is over 3.5t the cost would be significantly more since you'd have to hire a GoBox and pay per kilometre.

    On your way down to Italy do you intend to stay overnight in France, Germany or Italy? There are excellent motorhome Aires in France, Stellplatz in Germany and Sostas in Italy that are specifically for motorhomes and ideal for overnight stops. Alternatively most municipal sites in France are good quality and value. They are often near to town or village centres too.

    If you have an idea which route you're planning to take  we can offer some advice on suitable stop overs.

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