Fort de Variselle
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The fort of Variselle is a high altitude fortification located in the commune of Val-Cenis, in the department of Savoie. Built by the Italians from 1877 under the name of Forte Varisello, its function was to defend the Val de Suse from a French attack coming from the Mont-Cenis pass. The site became French in 1947.
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Fort de Variselle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Val Cenis Vanoise, Refuge d'Ambin, Pointe de Ronce, Pointe de Charbonnel.