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✅ Day 3 – Wednesday, July 2, 2025


Montgenèvre → Vars → Daluis → Beuil → Menton




As the HGT’25 Cross-Alps Tour continues, Day 3 delivers a stunning contrast in scenery—transitioning from rugged Alpine terrain into the warmer, sun-drenched landscapes of the southern Alps.

🚘 We depart from:

Hôtel 16-150 Montagne & Spa Nuxe, Montgenèvre

A final alpine breakfast before rolling out for a day filled with thrilling roads and historic stops.



Today brought sunshine, a welcome change from yesterday’s gloomy weather.






The convoy must move on for now, but we’re all looking forward to seeing Malcolm and his E90 back at the hotel later.


🛣️ Key Waypoints & Highlights:

🏞️ Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

A mountain pass favorite—smooth curves and spectacular southern Alpine vistas.

A brief stop for a photo and restroom break at Refuge de la Cayolle, perched at 2,266 meters.










And we move on with more gorgeous scenery.








We continue putting our top-tier car care products to good use along the way!




Cruising through the Gorges de Daluis was an absolutely incredible experience! A visual masterpiece—canyon roads carved through dramatic red rock. A true highlight for the driving and the photos.








Absolutely, if there's a chance for a quick wash, we’re all for it!






Finding shade during our stops has been a challenge — temperatures have soared past 35°C!




The tour follows the legendary Tour de France route, showcasing some of the most challenging and iconic roads of the race. Namely at de Col de Turini.


















🌲 Through Valdeblore & La Bollène-Vésubie

We’re continuing on toward the hotel — at this point, all we’re thinking about is arriving and giving our legs a well-earned rest!

A rolling descent toward the Mediterranean through twisting forested roads—classic Rallye Monte-Carlo territory.





Some of the best news just came through our WhatsApp chat — Malcolm and the M3 are back on the road and heading to the hotel! Yay!

Hotel arrival and check-in were a nightmare — truly frustrating!
Parking wasn’t ideal either, but we managed to fill up the hotel garage with all our cars in the end.


🌊 Evening Destination:

Best Western Hôtel Méditerranée, Menton


📍 5 Rue de la République, 06500 Menton, France
We finish the day on the French Riviera, just steps from the beach, where palm trees replace pine trees and the air is rich with sea breeze.

Some of us are off to the beach!





And with that it's time for food and beer!












On the way back to the hotel i found a great shop with some proper Limoncello! Made some shopping








Off to Monaco — time to soak in a bit of the glamour and sparkle! ✨






⛽ Status: From altitude to ocean.
Day 3 proves that this tour isn't just about power—it's about the journey, the scenery, and the stories we gather along the way.