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Forte Föens

Forte Föens

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Forte Föens

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Location: Oulx, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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alvento – italian cycling magazine

September 28, 2023

Mountain biking

Built towards the end of the nineteenth century at the behest of the then Italian Ministry of War, Fort Föens was one of the fortifications for defensive purposes in these areas. It rises between the Costans and Ferane canals, at the foot of Mount Jafferau. Currently the main building is in fair conditions of conservation and the aiming angles of the cannons are clearly visible on the terraces and on the roof of the fort.

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Maurizio Dejo 🌀

July 26, 2023

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Fort Föens or Forte Foens[1] was one of the forts that beat the Conca di Bardonecchia and, in particular, the passages of the Grand'Hoche and Colle della Mullattiera. It was located on a plateau above the hamlet of Föens (from which it took its name) in the municipality of Oulx, even though at the time of construction the fort was located in the municipality of Savoulx (autonomous until 1928).

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September 20, 2019

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Excellent place to stay for those who are not dependent on anyone, no matter what vehicle, bike or on foot.

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Fort Föens da Beaulard – giro ad anello

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Seguret Tunnel – Forte Föens loop from Oulx - Cesana - Claviere - Sestriere

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Fort Jafferau – Forte Föens loop from Oulx - Cesana - Claviere - Sestriere

53.0km

06:06

1,930m

1,930m

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Location: Oulx, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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