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Base: I stayed in Chiavenna, Italy, where there were several hotels and restaurants and a shop which sold a Kompass map of the area (I...

I climbed Gallegione. It was very tough just in terms of a large amount of vertical ascent as I'd never attempted so much in one day. Found...

Thanks again, that is good news. Actually I am planning to go and do Piz Nair and Pizzo Gallegione which you suggested as being better...

What about driving conditions by the way. It looks like most roads are below 1000m altitude, so do I need to pay for winter tyres when I...

I think your suggestions of Piz Nair & Pizzo Gallegione are great yes more than 2 hours drive but not much more. ...

Thanks again for your help so far. If you are able to help further, or someone else is, great. If not I'll take your advice and combine it...

6000m) but these were all guided climbs with equipment provided. This one I am thinking of doing this independently, turning up with a pair...

Looks very sensible. Most posts try to cram in too much but this looks about right....

"In a world full of opportunities competing for your precious holiday time, I would only recommend a few days in London plus a road trip...

Go to a cafe and get breakfast. People watch rush hour.

Wow can't help much with that but how cold will it be to sleep on the altiplano? 5 or 10 below?

Probably get the first bus of the day and chances are it will be OK and arrive by afternoon/evening. I think it was about 5 to 9 hours bus...

Thanks a lot everyone. I just spent ages on the phone to Deutsche Bahn trying to find the answers to some enquiries about booking. I was...

I have plenty of experience. ...

Customs not usually an issue. American passport not likely to be an issue.