Val-Cenis
Les Fontainettes
Tel +334 79 05 91 57
Les Fontainettes
Tel +334 79 05 91 57
Description
From 1861, the priorities of the Kingdom of Italy were unity and territorial defense. It therefore equipped Mont-Cenis with several forts, including the Ronce fort at 2286 m altitude, a breathtaking vantage point overlooking Lake Mont-Cenis. At the end of the 19th century, the young Italy wanted to secure control over Mont-Cenis, the ancient transalpine route. Against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions with France, Italy fortified Mont-Cenis with several forts.
Fort de Ronce, which dominates the entire pass, was built between 1877 and 1880 on a circular plan with two stages of fire adapted to the new capabilities of rifled artillery.
Date et horaire d'ouverture
From 10/05 to 10/11, daily.
Opening date dependent on that of the Col du Mont Cenis road.
Tarifs
Free access.