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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon

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Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon

Hiking

4.8

(23)

Mountaineering

5.0

(3)

Location: Montgenèvre, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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June 8, 2025

Hiking

as soon as you arrive at the high battery you will see a semi-ruined building...go in and admire the 224 steps that lead you directly to the highest point of the battery...bring a small torch

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Giancarlo & 🐕

August 12, 2026

Hiking

There are 2 paths to reach the high battery, a mule track with numerous hairpin bends that passes the low battery, and another with steeper sections. Since 2026, the main structure of the high battery has been transformed into the cozy Chaberton bivouac, a name given not by chance as we are at the foot of this mountain

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April 3, 2021

Hiking

Short but demanding trek that from Claviere leads to the buildings of the High Battery built in 1890 to control a possible invasion of France passing from the plateau of Montgenèvre in the Cesana basin. The walk has a first wooded stretch and ends on a dirt road from which it is possible to admire the beautiful panorama. The route climbs with a good slope all the way.

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The Petit Vallon Batteries Trail

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Hike the moderate Petit Vallon Military Batteries Trail (via Route 604) for 3.8 miles, gaining 1626 feet to explore historical sites.

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#2.

Claviere – Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon loop from Claviere

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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#3.

View of Mont Chaberton – Batteria Alta du Petit Vallon loop from Claviere

3.76km

02:15

410m

410m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 2,170 m

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Location: Montgenèvre, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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