✅ Day 2 – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Beaufort → Route Napoléon → Col du L'Iseran → Col du Galibier → Col d'Izoard → Montagne & Spa Retreat
Day 2 of the HGT’25 Cross-Alps Tour brings us deep into legendary Alpine driving territory. We depart from Hotel de la Roche in Beaufort and set course for some of the most iconic mountain passes in the region—this is where the road truly becomes a driver’s playground.
A lovely breakfast at Hotel de la Roche. Highly recommended!
And the OG is ready to hit the road!
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Highlights on the Route:
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Col du L'Iseran
After getting some food a nap.
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Col du Télégraphe
A beautiful warm-up climb surrounded by alpine forests—perfect tarmac and sweeping bends.
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Col du Galibier
An absolute must for any driving enthusiast. At 2,642m, this is one of the highest paved passes in the Alps, delivering dramatic hairpins and breathtaking views at every turn.
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Col d'Izoard
A scenic link between Galibier and Izoard, offering smoother stretches but no less impressive panoramas.
Despite the rain, we made a brief midday stop at the stunning 🏔️ Refuge Napoléon – Col d'Izoard for a quick photo and restroom break.
Soaked in both history and elevation, this iconic pass—once part of the legendary Route Napoléon and a classic Tour de France climb—offered dramatic scenery even through the mist. Normally a perfect lunch spot, today it served as a quick pause with unforgettable views.
Last fill up of the day and just before we hitting the hotel. It has been a long day ... But ain't over ...
Shortly after checking into the hotel, we encountered another setback — this time for Malcolm and his E90 M3. A flat tire, likely caused by poor road conditions and low visibility during the afternoon's wet weather, brought things to a halt. One of the many scattered rocks on the route proved unavoidable and caused significant damage.
At this stage, it's still unclear whether the tire can be repaired or needs replacement, so Malcolm has had to postpone his plans for tomorrow while awaiting a solution.
Unfortunately, this is a common frustration for many BMW M owners — the lack of a spare tire leaves little room for error, especially in remote mountain regions like the Alps. 
🏨 Evening Destination:
Hôtel 16-150 Montagne & Spa Nuxe
📍 Lieu dit Serre Ratier, 05100 Montgenèvre, France
After a day of relentless climbs and jaw-dropping views, we check in at this luxurious mountain spa hotel to recover in style—hot stone treatments, fresh alpine air, and deep comfort.
The owner of the hotel is a petrolhead so yeah it was a good feeling for most of us during the stay.
Time for jacuzzi, beer and food!
Schnaps
⛽ Status: Brakes warm, spirits high, and elevation maxed.
The Alps are throwing their best at us—and we’re loving every curve.