Piroulire

Piroulire is a cliff in Val-d’Oronaye, Arrondissement of Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Piroulire is situated near the mountain saddle Col sans Nom, as well as near Col de Mallemort.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Fort de Viraysse and Rocca Blancia.

Fort de Viraysse

Bunker

Photo: Les Bergers des Pierres - Moselle Association, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Fort de Viraysse is a fortification complex in the Cottian Alps overlooking the Ubaye Valley. It was built between 1885 and 1888 to defend France against invasion from Italy. Fort de Viraysse is situated 2 km southeast of Piroulire.

Rocca Blancia

Peak

Photo: Luca Bergamasco, CC BY 3.0.

Rocca Blancia is a peak, which is situated 3 km northeast of Piroulire.

Monte Sautron

Peak

Photo: Luca Bergamasco, CC BY 3.0.

The Monte Sautron is a mountain of the Cottian Alps, located between the Italian Valle Maira and the French Ubaye Valley. Monte Sautron is situated 3 km east of Piroulire.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Larche and Fouillouse.

Larche

Hamlet

Photo: Berrucomons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Larche is a former commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Val-d'Oronaye. Larche is situated 3½ km south of Piroulire.