Fort de la Redoute Ruinée, Military fort in Montvalezan, France
Fort de la Redoute Ruinée stands at an elevation of 2,383 meters on the heights of La Rosière resort in the Savoie region of France.
The fort was built in 1892 as part of the Alpine Line defense system and played a strategic role during the Battle of the Alps in 1940.
The fort represents French military engineering practices of the late 19th century, designed to protect mountain passes along the Alpine frontier.
Visitors can access the fort via the Roches Noires Express chairlift to Roc Noir lookout point, followed by a 40-minute walk to Traversette pass.
Lieutenant Dessarteaux and his garrison received a guard of honor from Italian alpine troops when departing the fort after the 1940 battle.
Location: Montvalezan
Inception: 1892
Part of: Alpine Line
GPS coordinates: 45.65706,6.87481
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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