Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia
This year, the Great Roads drivers set off from the sun-drenched coast line of Montpellier, tracing the French Riviera and blasting through tunnels and winding tarmac, always with the mediterranean in the corner of the eye, before crossing into Italy for a taste of Parma's timeless elegance and culinary heritage. The route continues to the Istrian coast, where the amphitheatre of Pula stands watch over the Adriatic, before winding through the hills to Ljubljana, Slovenia's effortlessly charming capital. Back into Italy, the drivers head north into the Dolomites, tackling the hairpin bends of Passo di Valparola with its dramatic peaks and WWI history. The tour then heads west through Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, before a final epic stretch across the Pyrenees into Bilbao, where Basque culture and cutting-edge architecture bring the journey to a striking close.
Spain and Portugal
This summer, the TGR crew and friends are heading north to San Sebastian in the Basque Country, ready to soak up the sun, enjoy the beaches, and cruise along scenic roads. From there and over the course of five days, we'll journey through the regions of Cantabria and Castilla-Leon, crossing into Portugal via the stunning Peneda Gerês National Park. Our adventure will take us through the cities of Braga and Porto, ultimately leading us to the picturesque Douro Valley. Along the way, we'll relish breathtaking views, tackle challenging roads, share great conversations, unwind, and indulge in exceptional culinary experiences at top-notch hotels and restaurants, all while the sound of roaring engines fills the air. See you there!
Spain
In the summer of 2024, the TGR team embarked on a tfour-day journey through the stunning landscapes of southern Spain, exploring the enchanting region of Andalusia. The adventure included stops in the charming city of Seville, the picturesque mountaintop town of Ronda, and the sun-soaked city of Malaga. We then ascended to the heights of Velefique before concluding the trip near the beautiful beaches of Almeria. The route offered a mix of high-speed highways, winding mountain roads, and smooth backroads, providing a diverse driving experience for all participants, backed up by Porsche, BMW and Mercedes.
France, Italy and Austria
On this epic tour, the Great Roads drivers met in charming Avignon setting of along the glamours French and Italian riviera, with obligatory stops in Cannes and Monaco. The tour then headed north through Turin, Lago di Garda and Bolzano where we could experience the Italian dolce vita. Continuing north the drivers enjoyed some epic roads and scenery in Tyrol, with stops in Timmelsjoch, 007 Museum in Soelden, Namlos and Innsbruck. After Tyrol the tour headed back into Italy through the mountains and stopping in historic Bologna.
Portugal
With the arrival of spring The Great Roads community joined together for a tour that covered Portugal from side to side. Starting from the coastal city of Figueira da Foz in the center of Portugal, heading to Elvas near the border with Spain and circuling back to the coast to Vila Nova de Milfontes. This tour was the first where the routes were unplanned and where the drivers just knew the final destinations. Ending up being a great experience with a lot of improvisation.
France
The Great Roads set off to France for seven days of driving and experiencing the culture and diversity of the country. From the southern beaches of Bordeaux up to Brittany, through vibrant Nantes, the dreamlike Mont-Sant-Michel and the historical WWII beaches, Omaha and Juno. Then heading inland to magical Pierrefonds, experiencing car history in Reims, enjoying the sites, smells and tastes of Champagne region, the home of mustard, Dijon, and finishing in the french gastronomical mecca of Lyon.
Portugal
The Great Roads in collaboration with BMW dealership 'Aníbal Carvalho & Filhos', organised a spring tour for car enthusiasts. Starting in Santarém and heading south through Portugal’s beautiful coast and stopping in the most southwestern point of Europe (Sagres). After cruising along the Algarve coast the drivers took the famous National Road (N2) through Alentejo where they could experience beautiful scenery and famous wineries.
Portugal and Spain
The Great Roads summer tour 2021 started in the beautiful city of Porto and took the drivers through the birthplace of the Iberian peninsula, crossing the border into Spain and leading them to the Galician region. The next days saw the tour driving along the north of Spain, enjoying a thrilling driving experience, mixing brilliant coastal and mountain roads, and finally heading south back to Portugal's northeastern region.
Portugal
This journey took the drivers from the west coastal village of Sesimbra to the south of Portugal. Passing through the breathtaking twisty roads of Serra da Arrábida, crossing the river Tagus and admiring the endless plains of Alentejo. This trip allowed the drivers to experience the imense diversity of landscapes and roads that Portugal has to offer in just a few kilometers apart.
Enjoy every mile, every turn, every landscape
Cruise the road with luxury and sports cars
Unveil landmarks and experience gastronomic delicacies
Driving unites us
On August 2019, three friends decided to endeavor in a journey throughout Europe... each one with its own car. The objective was simple: Travel, Discover and Drive! They left the Iberian Peninsula and for a week they traveled across France and throughout Italy... visited iconic landmarks, unknown places with fantastic landscapes. And on top of it all, discovered the most amazing driving roads which brought adrenaline, emotion, and passion to the whole journey. It was the roads that motivated our founders to share this concept with other car enthusiasts and so "The Great Roads" was born.
Average Driver Lda. is a company focused on car
tourism through the organization of driving
enthusiast meetings and travel plans. The main
goal is to offer exquisite car tours by
preparing all logistic and accommodation details
in advance, allowing our drivers to enjoy the
journey with only one concept in mind:
driving.
Besides the events, the company
also provides sports cars renting, detailing,
and reconditioning services.
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