Footprints on the Battlefield Trails of Monte Cassino
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.
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Cavendish Road
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.
3 hoursVia Santa Maria dell' Albaneta
Albaneta Farm, Bialecki Tank.
1 hourVia Santa Maria dell' Albaneta
Snake Head Ridge, Doctor House.
Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery
The Impregnable Hill 593, Polish Cemetery (on request)
1 hour 30 minutesAbbazia di Montecassino
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.
1 hourIncluded
- Bottled water
- Snack (if selected)
- Bus transfer to starting point of the tour
Not Included
- Bus ticket from attractions
- Seasonal walking equipment is necessary in particular weather condition
Good to Know
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.