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Fort Central

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Fort Central

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    July 27, 2021

    Mountain biking

    The Fort Central is a former Italian military fort intended for the defence of the Col de Tende, on the French Italian border.

    Along the Grande Alpine Traverse there are many old military bases but this is by far the most spectacular.

    June 27, 2022

    Mountain biking

    The Fort Central is the main mothership in a system of fortifications intended, at the time of their construction in the late 19th century, to protect the Kingdom of Italy from advancing French troops likely to approach from the South through the Roya Valley.

    December 22, 2016

    Mountain biking

    Unique, the many hairpin bends on both sides!
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    Best Mountain Biking Routes to Fort Central

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    1. Chalet Le Marmotte – Don Barbera Refuge loop from Limonetto

    41.7km

    04:51

    1,480m

    1,470m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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