Piroulire

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

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include 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.