Ancien fort de Pattacreuse

The Pattacreuse Fort stands at an elevation of 2385 meters on the northern slope of Mont Cenis Lake, offering extensive views of the surrounding valleys.

Constructed in 1887, this military fortification played a defensive role in monitoring movements between France and Italy during the late nineteenth century.

The fort represents a testament to military engineering techniques of the 1800s, demonstrating the architectural capabilities of mountain fortification construction.

Visitors can reach the fort through a 14.5-kilometer round trip hike from the Saint Barthélémy chapel parking lot, with an elevation gain of 400 meters.

The fortification maintains its original dry stone walls without regular maintenance, demonstrating exceptional construction methods that withstand extreme alpine conditions.

Location: Val-Cenis

Inception: 1887

GPS coordinates: 45.22410,6.90673

Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:39