Footprints on the Battlefield Trails of Monte Cassino

Monte Cassino battlefield private walks through ancient mule tracks. Hiking the Cavendish Road with original storytelling to arrive on the top of the impregnable hills defending Monte Cassino Abbey and the Gustav Line in WWII, discovering the bloody footprints of the soldiers and the hardships of the civilian escape.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cavendish Road, 03043 Cassino FR, Italy

The hiking on the Cavendish Road is the perfect starting point to follow the footprints of the soldiers, by the steepest side of Monte Cassino battlefield. This ancient mule track, already used by the locals to walk uphill to Montecassino before the war, was an incredible challenge performed by the Allied military engineers to allow their tanks to climb this steep slopes to outflank and conquered the German defenses at the top of the hills of Monte Cassino to break the Gustav Line.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Via Santa Maria dell' Albaneta, 03043 Cassino FR, Italy

Albaneta Farm, Bialecki Tank.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Via Santa Maria dell' Albaneta, 03043 Cassino FR, Italy

Snake Head Ridge, Doctor House.

Stop At: Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery, SR149, 03043, Cassino Italy

The Impregnable Hill 593, Polish Cemetery (on request)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Abbazia di Montecassino, Via Montecassino, 03043, Cassino Italy

The Abbey of Montecassino is one of the most known Abbeys in the world.
In 529 Saint Benedict chose this mountain to build a monastery that would host him and those monks following him on the way from Subiaco. Paganism was still present here, but he managed to turn the place into a well-structured Christian monastery where everybody could have the dignity they deserved through praying and working.
Within the centuries the Abbey has met magnificence and destruction many times, and has always come out of its ruins stronger. In 577 Langobards destroyed it, then Saracens in 887. In 1349 a violent earthquake occurred and in February 1944 a bombardment almost flatted it.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"A moderate amount of uneven surface and steep walking is involved"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This tour requires a minimum of 2 people per booking"
"Not recommended for participants with heart or other serious medical conditions"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Full Day Walking & Pack. Lunch
1/2/2023 - 4/3/2025

Monday - Sunday :

08:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Full day walking tour
1/2/2023 - 4/3/2025

Monday - Sunday :

08:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Duración: 6 To 7 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Hotel La Pace - Experience, Via Abruzzi, 16, 03043 Cassino FR, Italy

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Bottled water
• Snack (if selected)
• Bus transfer to starting point of the tour

No Incluye

• Bus ticket from attractions
• Seasonal walking equipment is necessary in particular weather condition

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