Fort dating back to the end of the 19th century, used by the Italians during the Great Wars. In reality it was not the scene of clashes and in the years to come it was used as a reserve as it is now obsolete. It is part of a line of fortifications along the Italian-French front. It can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, leaving the car on Colle di Tenda.

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The Centrale fort, also known as Colle Alto, is the first one encountered on the tour of the Col di Tenda fort east, and is located at an altitude of 1942 m.

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1. Circuit des Forts from Col de Tende

10.8km

03:30

450m

Historic fort circuit along the Italian-French border with ibex sightings and Maritime Alps views.

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2. Fort Central to Forte Centrale (via GR 52A)

4.74km

01:23

110m

Historic GR 52A trek past 19th-century border forts with sweeping Franco-Italian alpine vistas.

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3. Pis Waterfall – Central Fort (Tende Pass) loop from Limonetto

11.9km

04:03

590m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,970 m

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Location: Tende, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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1. Circuit des Forts from Col de Tende

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