Ouvrage Roche-la-Croix, Military fortification museum in Val-d'Oronaye, France.
The fortification consists of six combat blocks built into the mountainside, featuring underground galleries, power stations, and specialized artillery installations at 1900 meters elevation.
Constructed between 1931 and 1936 as part of the Alpine Maginot Line, this fortress served as a strategic defense point against potential Italian invasion through the Larche Pass.
The museum presents exhibitions about military life in mountain fortifications, including communication systems, defense strategies, and daily routines of the 161-person garrison.
The museum requires advance reservations through the CCVUSP cultural service, with group visits limited to 18 participants per session.
The fortress retains its original artillery block with a retractable turret, designed specifically to control access through the mountain pass.
Location: Val-d'Oronaye
GPS coordinates: 44.46466,6.79985
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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