Tough Mountain Challenges
Guided treks following World War 2 Alpine 'Freedom' trails
The Monta Rosa Route, Italian Alps
* 4 days
Mont Moro, Italian Alps
* 5 days
The Brenta Dolomite's, Italy
* 11 days
After Italy's surrender on the 8th September 1943, many of the prisoners of war, held in Italian camps, defied the 'stay put order', issued by the Allies and made a run for it. they would either head south towards the allied lines or north, perhaps hoping to escape by boat from the coast or get over the alps to Swizerland.
This route follows in the footsteps of some of the soldiers of the British commonwealth and Italian Army's who scaled the Monte Rosa range from the alpine villages above the Aosta Valley. To find out more about this journey hit the big red button.
After being on the run for weeksin northern Italy, laying up overnight in farm outbuildings and dodging enemy patrols by day, youve made it to one of the high level valley beneath the towering Alps. Luckily for you, the 'right people' have put you in touch with Partisan helpers and mountain guides. Time for a 'home run' to Switzerland. Hit the button below to gather more information for your border crossing to safety..
You've just pulled up the floorboards in the cattle wagon as your prisoner train transporter steams north towards the summit of the Brenner Pass, to enter Austria. Now is your last chance to jump from the train and cross three mountain ranges to be free. What are you waiting for?