as soon as you arrive at the high battery you will see a semi-ruined building...go in and admire the 224 steps that lead you directly to the highest point of the battery...bring a small torch

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Roberto Re

April 3, 2021

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Short but demanding trek that from Claviere leads to the buildings of the High Battery built in 1890 to control a possible invasion of France passing from the plateau of Montgenèvre in the Cesana basin. The walk has a first wooded stretch and ends on a dirt road from which it is possible to admire the beautiful panorama. The route climbs with a good slope all the way.

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1. Petit Vallon Military Batteries Trail (via Route 604)

6.12km

02:29

500m

Historic alpine hike to 1890s military batteries with 224-step climb and sweeping Alpine vistas.

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2. Claviere Church – Claviere loop from Claviere

7.08km

03:04

530m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Mont Chaberton – Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon loop from Claviere

3.76km

02:15

410m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 2,170 m

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Monday 2 February

-1°C

-9°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Montgenèvre, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon

1. Petit Vallon Military Batteries Trail (via Route 604)

2. Claviere Church – Claviere loop from Claviere

3. View of Mont Chaberton – Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon loop from Claviere

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