Fort de Viraysse
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.
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Bunker
- …dates from 1885
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Monte Vallonasso and Monte Sautron.
Rocca Blancia
Rocca Blancia is a peak, which is situated 3 km north of Fort de Viraysse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Larche and Chiappera.
Larche
Larche is a former commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. Larche is situated 2½ km south of Fort de Viraysse.
Fort de Viraysse
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Latitude
44.47257° or 44° 28′ 21″ north
Longitude
6.85827° or 6° 51′ 30″ east
Open location code
8FP8FVF5+28
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=bunker
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=fort
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to French—“Fort de Viraysse” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “حصن فيرايس”
- French: “batterie de la Tête de Viraysse”
- French: “Batterie de Viraysse”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tête de Viraysse and Col de Viraysse.
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