Quote Originally Posted by tolx View Post
As RMC is finished, got the idea that I really want to experience it in person next year.
Could any one give me some advice on that? (before i have forgot)
Have got cheap flights to Nice and Grenoble, but no further ideas.
Check out the first 30 pages of the 2017 Monte thread as there are a number of advice posts there.
Fly into Nice as that is where you'll end up if you are going to watch the Sunday stages and car hire is cheapest if you return it to the pick up location.
Have someone 'over 25' in the party to keep car hire and insurance cost down.
Arrive 2 days before the start - you need to recce your spectating routes, the atmosphere in Gap service park is fun and shakedown is a must-see
Look for accommodation in the Gap region as soon as the dates / route is announced.
Make sure you have cold weather clothing with waterproofs too.
Learn how to put snow chains on if you never have done before. (just noticed you're from Riga so you probably have the necessary experience!)

I'm sure other people will have other bits of good advice but good friends that you don't mind travelling with for hours are a pre-requisite.