Restefond, Mountain summit in Jausiers, France
The Restefond summit reaches an elevation of 2,794 meters above sea level, offering views across the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence mountain ranges.
Military engineers constructed the Ouvrage Restefond fortification at 2,733 meters during the expansion of the Maginot Line to protect French borders.
The Tour de France professional cycling race incorporates this mountain pass into challenging stages, testing athletes at extreme elevations.
Access to the summit requires proper mountain gear and weather monitoring, as conditions change rapidly at this high altitude location.
The fortification contains three observation blocks and one artillery block, making it the highest structure of the Alpine Line defense system.
Location: Jausiers
Elevation above the sea: 2,794 m
GPS coordinates: 44.33872,6.80632
Latest update: August 6, 2025 01:44
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