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.
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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 and Roche-la-Croix works halted the advance of invading troops over the border ridge, inflicting heavy losses on the Italians.
It is a mixed artillery and infantry structure, with 5 combat blocks, 5 armored bells, 4 mortars, 5 twin machine-gun battlements and a crew of around 240 men. It comprises an entrance block and two fighting blocks visible from the outside.
Its network of underground galleries and "living zone" make it the largest Maginot structure in the valley actually completed.
Length of visit: around 2 hours, including 1 hour in the cold, damp underground galleries (around 10-12°C). Bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. There are around 50 steps to climb and descend.
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 and Roche-la-Croix works halted the advance of invading troops over the border ridge, inflicting heavy losses on the Italians.
It is a mixed artillery and infantry structure, with 5 combat blocks, 5 armored bells, 4 mortars, 5 twin machine-gun battlements and a crew of around 240 men. It comprises an entrance block and two fighting blocks visible from the outside.
Its network of underground galleries and "living zone" make it the largest Maginot structure in the valley actually completed.
Length of visit: around 2 hours, including 1 hour in the cold, damp underground galleries (around 10-12°C). Bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. There are around 50 steps to climb and descend.
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...
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
Rates
From 2 May 2025 to 31 August 2025
From 2 May 2025 to 31 August 2025
Adult
10€
Child
5€
Family pass
25€
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 18 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 2 May 2025 until 11 May 2025 - Open on friday, on sunday
On 18 May 2025
On 30 May 2025
On 1 June 2025
From 2 June 2025 until 6 July 2025 - Open on monday, on wednesday, on friday, on saturday, on sunday
From 7 July 2025 until 31 July 2025 - Open on monday, on wednesday, on thursday, on friday, on saturday, on sunday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- The meeting point for guided tours is in front of the fort.
Access is via the carriageway after the village of Saint-Ours (not recommended for very low cars). Park on the flat area in front of the fort.
