✅ Day 4 – Thursday, July 3, 2025
Menton → Monaco F1 Circuit → Coastal Italy → Sanremo
Day 4 of the HGT’25 Cross-Alps Tour shifts gears from alpine twisties to coastal elegance—beginning with a true motorsport pilgrimage and ending on the Italian Riviera.
With temperatures nearing 40°C, we had to adjust our plans and skip some of the original highlights, including the Monaco F1 lap, Passo del Muratone, and Colla Melosa. Instead, we opted for a relaxing morning at the beach, followed by a later drive to the hotel.
This is the highest temperature i've seen since i own the OG.
Crossing into Italy
After passing through Menton, we crossed the border into Italy, choosing a scenic coastal route over the high mountain passes this time.
🌊 Via Aurelia to Sanremo
The drive along Via Aurelia offered stunning sea views, winding cliffside roads, and that perfect fusion of mountain scenery and Mediterranean charm.
Here some pictures of the day!
🍽️ Evening Destination:
Hotel Ristorante Sanremo
📍 Via Garessio, 21, 12073 Ceva CN, Italia
We arrive in Sanremo ready to unwind and enjoy a classic Italian dinner with the group—well-deserved after a high-adrenaline day.
Given the weather conditions and the daily mileage we’ve been putting in, the performance and reliability of our cars have been truly impressive. So far, no issues to report.
The only thing that caught my eye was the AK Motion intercooler temperature gauge showing 61°C — which initially raised concerns, as a red indicator usually isn’t a good sign. However, after checking in with Oliver (our fellow member and my trusted mechanic), he confirmed that this temperature is perfectly normal under these circumstances.
That said, we’ll continue to monitor things closely over the next few days, especially as the weather is expected to cool down a bit.
We headed out for a great meal at a lovely spot — took a 2 km walk to get there, and naturally, enjoyed a well-earned beer!
⛽ Status: Engines hot, sea breeze strong, and spirits high.
From Monaco’s glamour to Sanremo’s charm—Day 4 blends motorsport heritage with Italian dolce vita.