Highlight • Historical Site
Camp des Fourches military camp
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Chloé Perceval
April 15, 2022
Hiking
The Camp des Fourches was part of a set of fortifications protecting the Ubaye valley from potential Italian attacks. This barracks in particular was used by alpine hunters whose mission was to defend the Col des Fourches.
The department wished to preserve and enhance this work, in memory of the mountain troops who fought during the First and Second World Wars. On the site, a set of explanatory panels recounts the history of this place.
The department wished to preserve and enhance this work, in memory of the mountain troops who fought during the First and Second World Wars. On the site, a set of explanatory panels recounts the history of this place.
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•Chloé Perceval
January 10, 2024
Road cycling
Camp des Fourches was part of a set of fortifications protecting the Ubaye valley from potential Italian attacks. This barracks in particular was used by Alpine hunters whose mission was to defend the Col des Fourches.
The department wanted to preserve and highlight this work, in memory of the mountain troops who fought during the First and Second World Wars. On the site, a set of explanatory panels recount the history of this place.
The department wanted to preserve and highlight this work, in memory of the mountain troops who fought during the First and Second World Wars. On the site, a set of explanatory panels recount the history of this place.
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Bastien Explore
June 11, 2020
Road cycling
Former military camp made up of several buildings, abandoned
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Elevation 2,270 m
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