Saint-André
Le Plan de l'Ours
Tel +336 84 36 53 09
Le Plan de l'Ours
Tel +336 84 36 53 09
Description
Built in 1806, the Telegraph Chappe du Plan de l'Ours is located close to the mills of Pralognan and the Vanoise National Park. In its forest setting, it is the first rehabilitated station in Savoie. Between 1806 and 1814, it was one of 33 posts linking Lyon to Turin. Its optical mechanism, combined with a specific vocabulary, allows confidential messages to be sent by displaying 92 different signals.
With signposted access, car and coach parking, it is also accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Guided tours in summer, for the National Chappe Telegraphy Day and the European Heritage Days.
Date et horaire d'ouverture
All year round daily.
Conditions for winter access with snowshoes.
Tarifs
Free access.