As promised - The Futa and Raticosa Passes

Started by glbrto, September 03, 2012, 11:10:21 PM

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On my way back from Corsica, I decided to cross the Apennines via the Futa and Raticosa passes.  I was really looking forward to the Futa Pass, too, but was a bit disappointed as it didn't really offer anything that different to your typical mountain road (~900 meters).  I might have been jaded though having just done half of Corsica, where the roads are pretty spectacular.   

The video below, is of the latter and more exciting, Raticosa Pass.
 


I was going to do my typical write up on the roads and drive but as I did more research on the area, I learned about the Gothic Line. 

So if there are any history/war buffs out there, click the link below to read my summary on the historical significance of the area, where the passes are located.  Your feedback is always welcome :)

http://narrowlanes.net/2012/09/04/breaching-the-gothic-line/