Ouvrage Roche-la-Croix

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Ouvrage Roche-la-Croix is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks, one artillery block and two observation blocks in the vicinity of the Col de Larche. An aerial tram was provided for better access. The position is located at the top of a sheer escarpment that dominates Meyronnes and the valley of the Ubayette. ()

Local name: Ouvrage de Roche-la-Croix Coordinates: 44°27'53"N, 6°47'59"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Ouvrage Roche-la-Croix – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort de Tournoux, Brec de Chambeyron, Fort de Viraysse, Ouvrage Saint Ours Haut.

2.3 miW
Forts and castles
Fort de Tournoux
59 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.
5.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brec de Chambeyron
130 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 miE
Forts and castles
Fort de Viraysse
71 min walk • 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.
1.2 miNE
Museum
Ouvrage Saint Ours Haut
31 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum
Ouvrage Saint Ours Bas, Meyronnes
17 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.
4.5 miSW
Church
Église Saint-Nicolas-de-Myre, Jausiers
115 min walk • The Saint-Nicolas-de-Myre church is a Catholic church located in Jausiers, France. The church is baroque, counter-reformation style, more classical and less theatrical than in Italy, Austria, and Spain.
2.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Redoute de Berwick
70 min walk • The Berwick redoubt is a redoubt located in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France, named after Marshal de Berwick.
2.5 miE
Memorial
War Memorial, Larche
64 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4.6 miN
Locality
Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
117 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...