Saturday 30/1/2016 at 08:50
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing in the places of the great war with guides Altopiano di Asiago-"South side: English Quarter"
SNOWSHOEING In The PLACES Of NATURE And The Great War
This course is ideal for those who want to learn a little-known aspect of the great war, the intervention of the allies to defend the southern edge of the plateau, great barrier which contained the Imperial Army on the mountains people bulwark of the Veneto plain. In November 1917, to parry the consequences of Caporetto, arrives in Italy the British expeditionary force B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force Italy) in adding machine-guns, mortars, artillery, field and logistics. The British introduce new tactics: they precede the offensive with a night of war patrols.
This is to avoid the static trench warfare: it tended to be translated for men in a State of passiveness. There are many stories related to these departments: some speak of sports events to soften the tension of wartime, other of battles won thanks to Rum dropped into enemy hands. The last assault takes on October 29, 1918 towards the Vezzena, so in the evening of 2 November the British tents at Osteria del Termine, former border with the Empire-Hungary.
EXCURSION PROGRAM:
Expected departure at 8.50 from the Bar at the station near the entrance of the Piazzale dello Stadio del Ghiaccio di Asiago;
Duration: half day
Fix: Easy
Accessibility: people with visual disabilities with assistance.
COST OF THE EXCURSION:
Adults: € 10.00
Children under 15 years: € 5.00
Children up to 6 years, disabled and handicapped persons: free
Lunch:
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE 18.00 the DAY BEFORE:
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DRESS CODE:
Snowshoes if necessary, mountaineering boots, NO MOON BOOT, winter pants, fleece, windbreaker, hat, gloves.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
Sunglasses, sunscreen, hot tea and hot chocolate and a total change of clothing drive.
Moving with your car.
The Association "Plateau" first Association of guides of the plateau, consists of local guides that operate on the territory of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni since 2008. Membership to the site by members of the group ensures an intimate knowledge of the proposals and a deeply respectful approach towards the environment and its history. Our guides are mountain professionals recognized and enrolled in the province of Vicenza; they propose to accompany busloads of people hiking and tours around the area, as required by regional law No. 33 of 11/4/2002 and according to the laws of the professional bodies of which fan part.
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