Mont Chaberton

#161 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mont Chaberton, rising to an impressive altitude of 3,131 meters, is a formidable mountain peak located in the French Alps. Known for its distinctive pyramid-like shape, this mountain is not only a magnet for avid mountaineers but also a site steeped in historical significance.

The summit of Mont Chaberton was strategically important during the early 20th century due to its panoramic view of the surrounding valleys, which provided a military vantage point. In the years leading up to World War II, the Italian army constructed an artillery fort on the peak, installing several heavy guns under concrete protections. These fortifications, known as the Forte di Mont Chaberton, played a role in the confrontations between France and Italy during the war.

Today, the remnants of the fortifications at Mont Chaberton serve as a reminder of the area's military past and attract history enthusiasts and hikers alike. The ascent to the summit provides a challenging trek for outdoor adventure seekers, offering breathtaking views of the French and Italian Alps.

Alternative names: Elevation: 10272 ftProminence: 4203 ftCoordinates: 44°57'52"N, 6°45'5"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Mont Chaberton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ouvrage Gondran, Fort des Têtes, Fort de l'Olive, Fort de l'Infernet.

5.2 miS
Museum
Ouvrage Gondran
134 min walk • Ouvrage Gondran is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one observation block. Gondran was commenced in June 1933, and was intended to cover the gap between Janus and Les Aittes.
6.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort des Têtes
175 min walk • The Fort des Têtes, also known as the Fort des Trois Têtes, is a fortification in the vicinity of Briançon in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. Partially designed by Vauban, the fort was first established as a permanent fortification in the 1720s and was used by the French army until 1940.
5.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort de l'Olive
144 min walk • The Fort de l'Olive is a fortification in the vicinity of Briançon in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. Built in 1881 it was originally called the Ouvrage du Bois des Gasquets, it was the third and final fort built near Briançon as part of the Séré de Rivières system of fortifications in the 1870s and 1880s.
5.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort de l'Infernet
149 min walk • The Fort de l'Infernet is a fortification complex near Briançon in the French Alps. It was built as part of the Séré de Rivières system of fortifications in 1876–78 to defend France against invasion from Italy.
6.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort du Randouillet, Briançon
176 min walk • The Fort du Randouillet, is a fortification in the vicinity of Briançon in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. Briançon was surveyed by Vauban in 1692.
6.9 miSW
Church
Church of Our Lady, Briançon
177 min walk • The collegiate church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de Briançon is a former collegiate church that became the parish church of Notre-Dame et Saint-Nicolas located in Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes, place du Temple.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Vallée de la Clarée
106 min walk • The Vallée de la Clarée is a scenic valley in the French Alps near to Montgenèvre, Briançon and the French-Italian border. The Clarée river runs through the valley. The mountains on either side are part of the Massif des Cerces. To the west they are between 2800 and 2900m high, while on the east side they are between 2300 and 2400m high.
4.9 miS
Museum
Ouvrage Janus
127 min walk • Ouvrage Janus is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, located to the east of Briançon on near the Col de Montgenèvre.
7 miSW
44°53'52"N • 6°38'35"E
Jardin du Gouverneur, Briançon
179 min walk • Park
3.7 miW
Church
Église Saint-Claude
95 min walk • The Saint-Claude church is a Catholic church located in Val-des-Prés, in France.
2.7 miSW
Mountain pass near French-Italian border
Col de Montgenèvre, Montgenèvre
70 min walk • The Col de Montgenèvre is a high mountain pass in the Cottian Alps, in France 2 kilometres away from Italy.