Mont Chaberton

Mont Chaberton is a mountain in the French Alps rising to 3,131 meters with a distinctive pyramidal shape and flat summit. The peak sits in the Massif des Cerces region, offering hikers access to high Alpine terrain with panoramic views across the mountain range.

Italian forces built an artillery battery with eight masonry towers on the summit between 1898 and 1910 to defend their Alpine border. The territory changed hands to France in 1947 when the border between the two nations was redrawn.

The mountain changed nationality from Italian to French territory in 1947, marking a significant shift in the border between these two Alpine nations.

The mountain can be reached from Montgenèvre via a trail classified T1, suitable for experienced walkers with proper Alpine equipment. Visitors should prepare for the physical demands of high altitude hiking and expect changing weather conditions at the summit.

The summit earned the nickname 'battleship of the clouds' from its eight artillery towers. French forces partially destroyed most of these structures during World War II, leaving ruins visible today on the peak.

Location: Hautes-Alpes

Elevation above the sea: 3,136 m

GPS coordinates: 44.96454,6.75142

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04