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Plaque William & Wallace
Soldiers in the snow-covered Ardennes forest, December 1944
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The forest has forgotten nothing.

First tours — August 2026

A guided tour along the exact route of the 400 — from Hotton to La Roche-en-Ardenne, through Soy, Mélines and Marcouray. Every village, every farmhouse tells a piece of the story.

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Where the project stands

Update · July 2026
Done

Field scouting

All the December 1944 sites identified and documented.

Done

Route

The route is set, from Hotton to Werpin.

Done

Formulas & guides

Formats, durations and rates are set — see below.

Open

Dates & booking

First tours in August 2026 — book your place.

The Téchy house in Marcouray, headquarters of the Task Force Hogan
Stop · Marcouray

The Téchy house, HQ of the 400

The yard of the Ringlet farm in Soy, December 26, 1944
Stop · Soy

The Ringlet farm of December 26

The Ardennes forest along the escape trail, Christmas night 1944
Stop · Christmas night

The escape trail

Practical details

Duration
3.5 – 4.5 hours
Depending on the chosen format and the group.
Group
8 to 15 people
Deliberately small groups, to keep the right tone.
Languages
French & English
Tours are given in both languages.
Walking level
Accessible
Some uneven ground — bring good shoes.
Getting around
Mainly by car
Stops at the key points of the December 1944 route.
Logistics
Water bottle included
Optional break at a local partner for longer formats. Meals not included unless stated otherwise.

Rates

Launch rate · August 2026
49 €
Per person, first tours.
Afterwards
59 €
Per person, from September 2026.
Premium format
69 €
With a route booklet given to each participant.
Full-day format
To be defined — higher rate, announced soon.
Veterans’ families
Free
Families of Task Force Hogan veterans are our guests.
Booking confirmed by email. Payment on site or by transfer — details are given when booking.
First tours · August 2026

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Or write to us — veterans' families, schools and associations welcome.