Fort du Chaberton
🇫🇷France, Alpes
Fort du Chaberton is a military fortification located in the Hautes-Alpes region of France. Constructed between 1898 and 1910, it sits on Mont Chaberton at an altitude of 3,131 meters. The fort originally included eight artillery turrets and served as a strategic military outpost.
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Fort du Chaberton was built by Italy and later ceded to France in 1947 following World War II. The structure is notable for its high-altitude location and its vulnerability to weathering, which has affected its preservation. Accessible via hiking trails, it offers insight into military engineering of the early 20th century. Visitors should check local conditions as access can be limited by snow and weather conditions.