4x4 travel · Western Europe

Hi there,

I’m looking for the start of a trail in the Picos de Europa in Spain that I used over 30 years ago in a 4x4.

It began by passing under a house, and there was a café nearby.

I know it’s not much to go on, but that’s all I’ve got. The fact that the trail started by going under a house isn’t exactly common!

If anyone has any ideas, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance

Hi, For those who’ve driven on Iceland’s gravel roads in their own or a rented Duster, could you tell me what tires were fitted on the vehicle? Were they All Terrain tires or more "standard" ones like all-season tires, for example?

Follow-up question: if they were "standard" tires, did that cause any issues on the gravel roads and rough terrain?

Thanks so much for any info you can share. Best, Marc

Hi there,

I’m planning a trip to Iceland for next July-August, with a car and tent, and I’m wondering about booking campsites. From your experience, is it necessary or even essential to book campsites in advance, or do you always manage to find a spot to pitch your tent?

We’ll also have the option to sleep in the car without pitching the tent. Does that give us the flexibility to stay outside a campsite for a night here and there?

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Mpec

Hi there, we’re a group of 4 adults planning a road trip around Iceland from May 29 to June 19. Since the Landcruiser is too expensive, we’d like to suggest another 4x4 to the agency. We can choose our own excursions and plan to hike Landmannlaugar (June 1) and Hveradalir (May 31). Do you know if they’ll be open by then? We’re hoping so!...

Back to the 4x4—what would you recommend: Toyota Rav4, Dacia Bigster, or Kia Sorento?

Also, do you think the artificial ice cave will be open around June 17?

Thanks for your advice! Christianede

Hello, we’re heading to Iceland in June 2026 with a 4x4. I’d like to know if Route 60 is doable along its entire length in a 4x4 without having to take the ferry. Thanks for your help! christianede

We're taking a boat to Iceland at the end of June with our 4x4 (HDJ80). The booking was made based on a vehicle not exceeding 1.90 meters in height. The new tire setup might make us slightly exceed this limit. Are they strict about heights? Are they checked at boarding (passing under a gate)? Some of you have probably faced this issue—thanks for your tips. Loading the vehicle carefully and, if needed, deflating the tires a bit should reduce the extra height.

Thanks

Hi everyone, I’m traveling through Norway with my dog. I’d love to take the Kystriksveien Coastal Route, but there are some ferry crossings that only take 10 minutes. I was wondering if, for these short trips, I can stay in my car with my dog? He’s sensitive, and I don’t want to leave him alone or take him out of the car because I think the ferry noise will stress him out. Thanks so much in advance if anyone can let me know how these short crossings work!