During World War II, thousands of Jewish refugees, Allied pilots, and resistance fighters fled Nazi-occupied Europe, seeking sanctuary beyond the Pyrenees. The mountain trails became lifelines—harsh, remote, and treacherous, but vital paths to freedom.
On this private expedition, we’ll follow sections of these authentic routes and explore mountain passes, and historic wartime sites. You’ll learn how escapees survived, where they found shelter, how locals helped them, and what fate awaited those who were caught.
1- Pick-up and Drop-off: we will pick you up from any address in Barcelona, including Hotels, Apartments, Cruise Ports, or the Airport.
Please provide your hotel name or accommodation address during booking. If your address or hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field.
2- Luggage Note: Please note that we cannot accommodate any luggage during the tour.
3- A day before your tour date, your guide will send a text message to your phone (and email), including your exact pick-up time and all additional trip information. The pick-up time will typically be scheduled between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, depending on daylight and to avoid traffic.
Drive into the Pyrenees through scenic landscapes and Learn about the escape network history and operation
Visit mountain paths used by refugees entering Spain and Explore the actual crossings used by wartime fugitives
Understand the role of local families who aided escapees
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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