Highlight • Structure
Viraysse Barracks
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Running
5.0
(2)
Alpine skiing
5.0
(1)
Mountain biking
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Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)
Location: Val-D'Oronaye, Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France
Tips
April 15, 2022
Hiking
Built between 1885 and 1889, the battery provided a direct view of Italy and prevented potential attacks. At the time, it was even the highest elevation of the French fortifications.
The barracks were used to house mobile troops of alpine hunters and alpine infantry. It remained in use until 1940.
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January 3, 2023
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59
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06:37
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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07:36
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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16
hikers
17.7km
06:17
960m
960m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 2,530 m
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Location: Val-D'Oronaye, Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France