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Barrière de L'Esseillon

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Barrière de L'Esseillon

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    Location: Avrieux, Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    April 23, 2022

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    Fort-Victor Emmanuel, better known as the Barrière de L'Esseillon, is a series of five forts built in the 19th century on the rocky lock or "rocky close" which closes the upper valley of the Arc like a padlock. These forts served to protect the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia from a possible French invasion. Borders change but buildings remain. Each of the forts bears the name of a member of the Savoy family, the most famous being that of Victor Emmanuel.

    Be careful not to confuse it with the innumerable Forts Vauban which dot the borders of the current French territory.
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    May 4, 2021

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    A series of very impressive fortifications from the 18th century.
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    June 28, 2022

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    several historic fortifications line the landscape here
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    1. Barrière de L'Esseillon — loop from Modane

    33.6km

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    850m

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Location: Avrieux, Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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