Fort de Saint-Ours Haut

  • Historic site and monument
  • Military Patrimony
  • Fort
, 04530 Val d'Oronaye
Please note that the nearest station is more than
Saint-Ours Haut Fort, together with Roche-la-Croix, blocked off the road leading to the Col de Larche mountain pass - a role that both forts performed very successfully in June 1940, before the Armistice.
Carved out of the rock and built of reinforced concrete and steel, this structure is completely underground, protecting both equipment and personnel. Only the combat blocks, consisting of embrasures and armoured bells, are visible.

Inside, galleries house the living quarters: barracks, stores and power station. The Ubaye Maginot Line distinguished itself during the Italian offensive of June 1940.

With their effective crossfire and particularly deadly eclipse turret, the Saint-Ours-Haut...

Rates

Adult: 10 €
Child (6-14 years): 5 €
Family pass: 25 €.

Free entry for children under 6 years.
Groups (Max capacity)
  • 18 Maximum number of people

Location

Fort de Saint-Ours Haut
, 04530 Val d'Oronaye
Please note that the nearest station is more than
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