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Italy’s Road of 52 Tunnels Lives On, 100 Years After Its Construction
ITALIAN DOLOMITES | THE ROAD OF THE 52 TUNNELSI AM IN VALLI DEL PASUBIO, IN THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES, IN THE PROVINCE OF VICENZA, ON THE SLOPE OF MOUNT PASUBIO..
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Trip Report, International Edition Road of 52 Tunnels in Italy
Amazing trail!!! 52 tunnels Mount Pasubio Italy - Review of Road of 52 Tunnels, Valli del Pasubio, Italy - Tripadvisor Europe Italy Veneto Province of Vicenza Valli del Pasubio Valli del Pasubio - Things to Do Road of 52 Tunnels 953 Reviews Nature & Parks, More Sp46 Passo Xomo, 36010 Valli del Pasubio, Italy Save Read all 953 reviews Miguel N G
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The road of the 52 tunnels (or road of the First Army) goes from Bocchetta Campiglia (1,216 m) to the gates of Pasubio (1,934 m) crossing the southern slope of the mountain. This road was not reachable by Austro-Hungarian artillery fire and is characterized by spiers, deep gorges and perpendicular rock faces.
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Trip Report, International Edition Road of 52 Tunnels in Italy
The Road of 52 Tunnels is easily one of the most exciting hikes we've ever experienced. This trail is regarded as a masterpiece of military engineering. The Italian Army and six hundred workers started the process in Feb 1917, and finished just nine months later!
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Road of 52 Tunnels Italy This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels. Been Here? 100 Want to Visit? 701 The first gallery. De Profundis (Atlas Obscura User)
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Description 52 Tunnel Road | La Strada delle 52 Gallerie This military mule track was built during the First World War on the Pasubio massif, in north-eastern Italy. The road of the 52 tunnels (or road of the First Army) goes from Bocchetta Campiglia (1,216 m) to the gates of Pasubio (1,934 m) crossing the southern side of the mountain.
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Just below us a narrow road skirted the mountainside, the Italians' Road of 52 Tunnels, a four-mile donkey path, a third of which runs inside the mountains, built by 600 workers over ten months.
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The road of the 52 tunnels is a military mule track built during the
The 52 Tunnel Road (or First Army Road) runs from Bocchetta Campiglia (1216m) to the gates of Monte Pasubio (1934m), crossing the southern slope of the mountain. This road was not accessible to Austro-Hungarian artillery fire and is characterized by spires, deep gorges, and perpendicular rock faces.
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With the assistance of six hundred men the 6,555 metre long pathway, of which 2,280 is divided into 52 tunnels was excavated from the rock; each tunnel which is numbered measures a minimum width of 2.20 m allowing the transit of two mules and much needed supplies while still being used as defensive positions.
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Part of the 52 Tunnels hike, Monte Pasubio Italy. Trekking, Montagna
TIPS he best time to travel the 52 Tunnel Road is from April to October; during the winter season, in fact, snow may even completely obstruct access to the tunnels. It is also in spring that the colors of nature make the climb truly striking. As long as you approach it safely.
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Italy's Road of 52 Tunnels Lives On, 100 Years After Its Construction Fri, 07/14/2017 - 00:00 Winter 1917. The war was raging all along the Italian Front, at the border between Austria-Hungary and Italy.
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Road of 52 Tunnels Travel with Lucas
Road of 52 Tunnels 953 reviews #1 of 6 things to do in Valli del Pasubio Historic Walking AreasHiking Trails Write a review About Duration: More than 3 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing All photos (1,628) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Rio Black Canyoning 57 Recommended Climbing from $100.10 per adult
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Road of 52 tunnels guided hike in the Passubio Massif, 1day
52 are the tunnels to walk through, built over one hundred years ago in 1917 during the First World War by the 33rd Mining Company of the 5th Regiment of the Italian Army. It is an excursion that brings together history, landscape and nature.
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The First Tunnel on the Road of 52 Galleries, Italy Editorial
The Strada delle 52 Gallerie ("Road of 52 tunnels"), also known as the 52 Tunnel Road, or Strada della Prima Armata ("Road of the First Army") is a military mule road built during World War I on the Pasubio massif in Veneto, Italy.
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May/June or September/early October is the best time to hike 52 Tunnels which will give you milder weather and fewer crowds. If you hike in Summer, go early to avoid the heat and crowds as much as possible. You can check the status of the hike and webcam online to help plan your visit.
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52 Tunnel Road In Italy Map Map
The Strada delle 52 Gallerie ("Road of 52 tunnels"), also known as the 52 Tunnel Road, or Strada della Prima Armata ("Road of the First Army") is a military mule road built during World War I on the Pasubio massif in Veneto, Italy .