The Alpine route: Austria, Switzerland and the Dolomites
June to September
Short answer
The alpine season is short and fills by July. Book a few weeks ahead, and check each site's height limit, because old town entrances are often lower than the campground gate.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Best season | June to September |
| Vehicle access | Caravans and campervans; vignettes, pass fees and low bridge limits |
| Travel style | Alpine · Campsite · Mountain pass |
Highlights
- The Grossglockner and Furka passes, and the Swiss Nauen passes
- ACSI and Camping Card sites across Austria, Switzerland and Italy
- Dolomite meadow sites that a 6.5 m campervan can reach
What to watch out forSwitzerland and Austria both require road vignettes, mountain passes charge a fee, and many alpine sites impose a hard height limit of 2.6 to 3.0 m.