Fort de Viraysse

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The Fort de Viraysse is a fortification complex in the Cottian Alps overlooking the Ubaye Valley. It was built between 1885 and 1888 to defend France against invasion from Italy. The position was one of the highest military posts in France at 2,772 metres, and the only one in the Alps with a clear view of Italy. It was constructed as part of the Séré de Rivières system of fortifications, as a small post with an enclosing wall, and formed part of the elaborate fortifications centering on the Fort de Tournoux. The Col de Mallemort is directly adjacent to the fort. ()

Local name: Batterie de Viraysse Coordinates: 44°28'35"N, 6°51'11"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Fort de Viraysse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort de Tournoux, Aiguille de Chambeyron, Brec de Chambeyron, Ouvrage Roche-la-Croix.

4.9 miW
Forts and castles
Fort de Tournoux
126 min walk • The Fort de Tournoux is a fortification complex in the Ubaye Valley in the French Alps. It was built between 1843 and the early 20th century to defend France against invasion from Italy and Savoy.
4.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille de Chambeyron
126 min walk • Aiguille de Chambeyron is a mountain of the Cottian Alps and is the highest mountain of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in southeast France. Together with its neighbour Brec de Chambeyron, it is the dominant peak of the upper Ubaye Valley. The mountain is located near the border with Italy, just west of the Main chain of the Alps.
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brec de Chambeyron
91 min walk • Brec de Chambeyron is a mountain of the Cottian Alps on the border between France and Italy. It is the second highest summit of the Chambeyron Massif, after Aiguille de Chambeyron and its sharp, rocky peak dominates the Upper Ubaye Valley.
2.7 miW
Museum
Ouvrage Roche-la-Croix
71 min walk • Ouvrage Roche-la-Croix is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line.
1.8 miW
Museum
Ouvrage Saint Ours Haut
45 min walk • Ouvrage Saint Ours Haut is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line.
2.2 miW
Museum
Ouvrage Saint Ours Bas, Meyronnes
57 min walk • Ouvrage Saint Ours Bas is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one infantry block.
5.1 miW
Forts and castles
Redoute de Berwick
130 min walk • The Berwick redoubt is a redoubt located in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France, named after Marshal de Berwick.
1.8 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Larche
45 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.3 miNW
Locality
Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
136 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye is the historic Fort de Tournoux, a 19th-century military fort that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. History buffs will be fascinated by the well-preserved fortifications and can...