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.

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.

Albaneta Farm, Bialecki Tank.

Snake Head Ridge, Doctor House.

The Impregnable Hill 593, Polish Cemetery (on request)

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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A moderate amount of uneven surface and steep walking is involved
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people per booking
• Not recommended for participants with heart or other serious medical conditions

• Full day walking tour
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  Full day walking tour without any extra cost
  Abbey of Montecassino: Visit to the Abbey of Montecassino at the end of the tour
  Duration: 6 hours: Duration is flexible; it will depend on our fit and challeng to walk uphill. But don’t worry we”ll reach the top anyway.
  Cavendish Road: Storytelling and Walking on the Cavendish Road. A moderate amount of uneven surface and steep walking is involved.
  Local Bus: We use local Bus, that drop us to the start of the hiking path and bring us back from Montecassino to Cassino.
• Full Day Walking & Pack. Lunch
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  Abbey of Montecassino: Visit to the Abbey of Montecassino at the end of the tour
  Duration: 6 hours: Duration is flexible; it will depend on our fit and challeng to walk uphill. But don’t worry we”ll reach the top anyway.
  Packed Lunch: Full day walking tour on the battlefield trail with Packed lunch with 2 sandwiches, 1 fruit and 1 small bottle of water.
  Cavendish Road : Storytelling and Walking on the Cavendish Road. A moderate amount of uneven surface and steep walking is involved.
  Local Bus: We use local Bus, that drop us to the start of the hiking path and bring us back from Montecassino to Cassino.

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

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

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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Hotel La Pace Experience.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.