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Mo.S.T.O. – Mountain Survival Tactical Operations Italy
Skill prerequisits
None. The candidate does not have to possess prior experience in the subject.
Required gear
Tactical clothing, waterproofs, gloves, rucksack and woolly hat, we provide equipment such as ropes, knives and compasses
Topics
What you’ll learn:
- How to survive and thrive in extreme environments
- Navigation and orientation using maps, compasses, and the stars
- Shelter building and fire-making in cold, hostile conditions
- Food and water procurement in nature
- Mountain patrolling, tracking, and tactical observation
- Military first aid and emergency response in alpine terrain
Price
720 GBP
Course prices includes accommodation and food for the complete training.
Course info
Discover the art of survival, strategy, and strength in the heart of the mountains.
At Monte Abetone on border of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna regions – Italy, a historic site of WWII along Italy’s Gothic Line, Mo.S.T.O. combines the spirit of adventure with advanced military and survival training.
Participants experience authentic mountain survival techniques, from navigation, fire-building, and shelter construction to tracking, first aid, and S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) — the same strategies used by elite special forces around the world.
Why choose Mo.S.T.O.:
- Real-world training inspired by military precision
- Professional instructors and a historic mountain setting
- A unique fusion of history, discipline, and outdoor experience
- Special training field dedicated to the Alpini, the Italian Army’s elite mountain troops
Mo.S.T.O. is more than a course — it’s a challenge to push your limits, master survival, and reconnect with the raw power of nature.
Upcoming courses:
| 14 Oct - 18 Oct | 720 GBP | Log in |

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