My sister and I wonder if you would do a short customized tour in the Apennines - about a week or so? Our father escaped from Campo 47 in Modena in 1943 and walked over the Apennines to Rome escaping the Germans and was helped by partisans and locals in the mountains along the way. What we would like to do is to get a feel for where he was - of course he and his fellow escapee kept to the ridges but we thought we would like to get as near as possible for a 73 and 71 year old. Some of the places which he skirted were Croce Arcana and Monte Cimone and of course many others in the vicinity. He mentions the iron cross which in the mist they thought at first was an anti aircraft gun! Are there little villages nearby where we could browse around or short walks ( both of us are fit). We are not luxury travelers. Two or three star is fine. We thought maybe start in Modena and then make our way down to Florence and get booked into a medium price hotel near the city centre there. From there we would be on our own. Please do help us as this has been our dream for ages. We have Dads original map given him by a local which shows the route they took and I could send it to give you an idea. We would only need to get roughly there and would be guided by any suggestions you have. We love outdoors, quaint villages and the unusual. Of course we are fascinated by the history.

We won't be able to do a tailor-made trip, but I've attached here the trip notes for our Italian Apennines guided trip, maybe this is something Janine would consider?

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Italian Apennines: Walks & Wildlife

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Day 1
Rome to Pescasseroli
Rome to Pescasseroli
Meals
Dinner (Group welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Rome to Pescasseroli
- Presentation on rewilding by Rewilding Apennines Team Leader
- Short hike to explore the region
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Rome
Landmarks
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Day 2
Pescasseroli
Pescasseroli
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Bear-Smart Community
- Tour of electric fence installations and bear-proof waste bins
- Education on human-bear coexistence corridors
Landmarks
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Day 3
Pescasseroli to Mountain Refuge
Pescasseroli to Mountain Refuge
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast after early morning wildlife tracking), Lunch, Dinner (Regional cuisine including maccheroni alla chitarra (pasta made with a stringed-instrument-like tool), orapi (wild spinach) and bean soup, gnocchetti with wild spinaches, barbecued meat, and local cheeses (pecorino, sheep's milk ricotta, cow's milk caciocavallo, and rare goat's milk marzolina))
Included Activities
- Sunrise wildlife tracking (wolves, wild boar, red deer, chamois)
- Hike to Terraegna Mountain Refuge
- Wildlife education on human-wildlife conflict
Landmarks
Terraegna Mountain Refuge
Day 4
Mountain Refuge
Mountain Refuge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed picnic lunch on the midday hike), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning mountain hike and wildlife tracking
- Midday hike with scenic views
- Evening wildlife-watching session near Pescasseroli
Landmarks
Gran Sasso d'Italia
Monte Velino
Majella Massif
Day 5
Pescasseroli
Pescasseroli
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- National park hike with Apennine chamois observation
- Sunset wildlife-watching session at panoramic terrace
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Day 6
Pescasseroli to Rome
Pescasseroli to Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Pescasseroli to Rome
Optional Activities
- Luggage storage at Roma Termini rail station (additional cost)
- Extended stay in Rome before departure

Landmarks
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Landmarks
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Landmarks
Terraegna Mountain Refuge

Landmarks
Gran Sasso d'Italia
Monte Velino
Majella Massif

Landmarks
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

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Doug4.5•August 2026
Fantastic all around experience. Our tour leader (Rocio) was extremely patient and took the time to make sure the...
Fantastic all around experience. Our tour leader (Rocio) was extremely patient and took the time to make sure the entire group felt comfortable on every hike. We booked early, so we benefitted from some of the best accommodations available in the chalet. Our chalet hosts (Hamish and Dotty) were gracious and accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys hiking. The ability to stay in the same chalet for the entire week, while still "sampling" some of the best hikes around Mount Blanc was great. The chalet is a 5 minute walk to the heart of Chamonix with lots of options for shopping, food, and people watching!Show more
Mike5.0•July 2026
Manni and Leo were outstanding guides and support. The rides were beautiful and well planned. Hotels and food were...
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ANNAEL4.0•June 2026
An absolutely amazing experience! The tour was incredibly well-organized from start to finish. We stayed at a...
An absolutely amazing experience! The tour was incredibly well-organized from start to finish. We stayed at a beautiful chalet with breathtaking, insane views of Mont Blanc. Our guide, Adrian, was fantastic. He was always there to help with any question or situation, and his explanations of the routes we hiked were super clear and helpful. He was always available, incredibly patient, and brought such a fun energy to the group with his great sense of humor. Also thanks to Julieta and Odran, the two chalet hosts. They took amazing care of us, cooked delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and were incredibly nice and welcoming throughout the whole trip. It was an amazing adventure.Show more

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My sister and I wonder if you would do a short customized tour in the Apennines - about a week or so? Our father escaped from Campo 47 in Modena in 1943 and walked over the Apennines to Rome escaping the Germans and was helped by partisans and locals in the mountains along the way. What we would like to do is to get a feel for where he was - of course he and his fellow escapee kept to the ridges but we thought we would like to get as near as possible for a 73 and 71 year old. Some of the places which he skirted were Croce Arcana and Monte Cimone and of course many others in the vicinity. He mentions the iron cross which in the mist they thought at first was an anti aircraft gun! Are there little villages nearby where we could browse around or short walks ( both of us are fit). We are not luxury travelers. Two or three star is fine. We thought maybe start in Modena and then make our way down to Florence and get booked into a medium price hotel near the city centre there. From there we would be on our own. Please do help us as this has been our dream for ages. We have Dads original map given him by a local which shows the route they took and I could send it to give you an idea. We would only need to get roughly there and would be guided by any suggestions you have. We love outdoors, quaint villages and the unusual. Of course we are fascinated by the history.
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- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written July 2024
  We won't be able to do a tailor-made trip, but I've attached here the trip notes for our Italian Apennines guided trip, maybe this is something Janine would consider?

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