Fort du Mont Chauve, Military fortress in Aspremont, France

Fort du Mont Chauve is a military fortress in Aspremont located at approximately 853 meters elevation with views toward Nice, the Mediterranean Sea, and surrounding mountain ranges. The structure comprises fortifications and buildings characteristic of late 19th century fort design.

The fortress was built between 1885 and 1888 as part of the Séré de Rivières system to defend the French-Italian border region. Later reinforcements using special concrete in the early 1900s strengthened its ability to resist modern artillery.

Locals call it "fort du Mont-Chauve de Nice" and also "fort La Palice", after the summit of Mont Chauve at 853 m where it stands. The fort was built to guard the Var and Paillon valleys against invasions from the north, and it is now used by civil aviation.

The surrounding area remains accessible for hiking year-round, though the fort itself now serves civil aviation and telecommunications purposes. The climb to the top involves steep sections, so wear appropriate footwear and allow time for the uphill walk.

The fort is also known as fort "La Palice" and locally as "fort du Mont-Chauve de Nice", although it stands in Aspremont. Its garrison was sized for 9 officers, 21 non-commissioned officers and 272 soldiers, a detail visible in the scale of the barracks inside the walls.