Forte Jafferau, Military fortress in Bardonecchia, Italy
The stone fortress stands at 2805 meters altitude on Mount Jafferau, featuring eight cannon positions and underground military quarters.
The Italian Army Corps of Engineers constructed this defensive structure between 1896 and 1898 to protect the border with France.
The fortress represents late 19th-century military engineering, demonstrating Italian defensive architecture in the Alpine region.
Visitors can reach the fortress ruins via unpaved mountain roads, with the final section requiring careful navigation due to rocky terrain.
The fortress held the distinction of being the highest military installation in Italy and the second highest in Europe after Fort Chaberton.
Location: Bardonecchia
Inception: 1896
Address: Strada militare Fenil-Jafferau
Website: http://bardonecchiafortificata.it
GPS coordinates: 45.08453,6.76828
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:39
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