Fort Lestal, Military fort in Marthod, France
Located at 794 meters elevation, Fort Lestal stands on the slopes of Bauges massif, controlling routes to Megève and Faverges near Albertville.
The fort, constructed between 1875 and 1881, was temporarily renamed Fort Épernon in 1887 through a decree by Minister of War Georges Boulanger.
The fortification represents French defensive architecture of the late 19th century, designed to protect against potential conflicts with Italy.
A 6.4-kilometer hiking trail starts at Marthod church parking lot and circles around the fort, taking approximately two and a half hours to complete.
The fort contained quarters for 603 soldiers and featured 21 cannons, with two powder magazines capable of storing 70 tons of ammunition.
GPS coordinates: 45.73972,6.40583
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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