- Pyrenees Escape Route - Can You Escape France?Needs location
How far did people go to win back their freedom? Join The Frontline Walk: Pyrenees Escape Route to find out.
Stretching from Southwestern France into Spain, we’ll retrace the escape route of Allied servicemen and Jewish refugees on an epic five-day trek through the Pyrenees.
As we follow their path, our guides will bring the escapees’ exploits to life. You’ll hear stories of the exceptional individuals who risked it all to make it across the border, leaving everything behind. And you’ll also learn of the local people – the “passeurs” – who helped them on their journey.
But this trip isn’t for the faint-hearted. We’ll take on towering trails that climb to 2,367m, with sprawling vistas stretching out as far as the eye can see. And whilst the terrain may be tough, nothing can compare to the journey taken by those brave souls all those years ago.
This is an eye-opening adventure in more ways than one.
ITINERARY:
Find it here: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/event/frontlinewalk-pyrenees-2024/home
REGISTRATION:
Please register here: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/event/frontlinewalk-pyrenees-2024/home
Registration fee: £150
Fundraising target: £2200
CONTACT:
Please message me for more details. Will assist you all the way! - 100 K Frontline Walk in Normandy (D-Day 80 Anniversary)Needs location
100KM. Five D-Day Landing sides. One unforgettable tribute to the heroes of WWII and supporting veterans and their families.
THE CHALLENGE
Discover the turning point of World War II like never before on this unforgettable 100km walk through Normandy. Over the course of three days, you'll embark on a 100km trek passing historical sights on Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah, then finishing up at The British Normandy Memorial to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of D-Day.
WHERE IS IT?
Normandy, France.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: LONDON – BAYEUX
Starting at Merville Battery, the drop zone for 9th Parachute Battalion.
DAY 2: MERVILLE BATTERY – PEGASUS BRIDGE - SWORD BEACH - JUNO BEACH (Distance: approx. 32km)
DAY 3: IRON MIKE MEMORIAL - ST-MÈRE-ÉGLISE - UTAH BEACH - EASY COMPANY MEMORIAL (Distance approx. 36km)
DAY 4: OMAHA BEACH – 47 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO MEMORIAL - GOLD BEACH - BRITISH NORMANDY MEMORIAL (Distance approx. 32km)
DAY 5: BAYEUX – LONDON
We leave France to drive back to London, aiming to arrive in late afternoon (traffic dependent).
WHEN IS IT?
2nd - 6th October 2024
HOW MUCH IS IT?
Registration fee: £150
Fundraising target: £1,250pp (£700 due by 31st July 2024)
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Return transport from London, accommodation, meals and snacks, an incredible trip historian and more!
REGISTRATION:
Please go to https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/event/frontlinewalk-normandybeaches-2024 to register and start fundraising.
CONTACT:
Message me for more info through swojslaw@armybenevolentfund.org or 07496428237