Fort du Télégraphe, Military fort in Valloire, France
Fort du Télégraphe stands at 1524 meters altitude on a cliff, featuring two entrances with drawbridges and inclined ramps for artillery movement.
Constructed between 1886 and 1890 under General Berge's direction, the fort formed part of the military complex of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne in the Alps.
The fort represents a prime example of Séré de Rivières military architecture, adapted specifically to the mountain terrain of the French Alps.
Visitors can access the fort through guided tours during summer months, with the entrance located 10 minutes from the Col du Télégraphe parking area.
The fort takes its name from a former Chappe telegraph station that operated on the Paris-Milan communication line in the early nineteenth century.
Location: Valloire
Elevation above the sea: 1,620 m
GPS coordinates: 45.21061,6.44708
Latest update: May 26, 2025 18:32
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