Forget the jet set. Come back down to earth. There is another way to travel, see the world and truly be a part of it.

Taking the slow road is about turning your back on the fast lane to make time for people, places and nature. Stopping to take a breath. Stopping to let the planet take a breath too. And the best way to do it? In your own home from home, of course – the humble camper van or motorhome.

In Take the Slow Road: The Alps we will take you on an inspiring journey to discover the very best driving routes in Europe’s most awe-inspiring mountain range. We’ll travel from Nice to Vienna and Salzburg to Trieste across 26 brilliant routes to discover the very best of its valleys, lakes and peaks, its places to stay, and cool things to see and do en route. And you don’t even have to own a camper van or motorhome – we’ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey.

The mountains have a very special appeal. They offer the opportunity to see things differently, to experience extremes, to challenge ourselves and to indulge in a very different way of life. Travelling through the mountains by camper van or motorhome is a great way to experience them, all year round. In the summer, alpine meadows offer spectacular floral displays. In the winter, ice and snow make it a winter wonderland.

Inside this book lie adventure, beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from serial camper van traveller, Martin Dorey. Flick through the pages and travel with him to lakes, mountains and alpine panoramas that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!