22nd/01 - MUGELLO: THE COLD WINTER IN THE TRENCH

The horror of war amplified by the rigors of winter in this evocative trekking of memory that will take us back in time. We are in Mugello after a visit to the Museum of the Second World War of Ponzalla, we will head to Passo del Giogo and visit the trenches and battlefields of the Gothic Line. Here, during the advance of the allies, the retreating Germans stationed themselves trying to stop the advance of the Americans. We will climb to the top of Mount Altuzzo to enjoy the sunset over a magnificent panorama, and we will descend with the help of torches listening to the sounds of winter and the woods. Meeting place: Scarperia (Fi) at 9.30. Departure by private car. Conduction and accompaniment with Environmental Hiking Guides: Filippo Bravetti Route characteristics About 7 km Difference in altitude: 140 m Route type: Easy-Medium (T / E) Physical difficulty: medium / low Child participation: Yes, from 8 years old. Food and drink: packed lunch. Recommended equipment: trekking shoes, k-way or rain shell, clothing suitable for the season, water (minimum 1.5 liters). Please bring a TORCH. Registration fee € 18.00, Ecomuseum entrance € 8.00. Those who are not yet associated with L’Erba Canta must sign the € 5.00 membership card. You are invited to confirm your membership by January 19th. Cancellation policies: The excursion will be confirmed on January 20, upon receipt of all confirmations and verification of the appropriate weather for the day. The guide reserves the right to cancel the excursion if the weather conditions do not allow the normal and pleasant development of the day and if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Info: trekking@erbacanta.it Filippo Bravetti cell. 333 2148283 All detailed information will be provided after booking confirmation.