The 2000 footpath around Fort de Ronce

Between France and Italy, there spreads the lake which flooded the ancient Napoleon road and hospice. The fort of Ronce overlooks this lake. Exhibition hall "La Pyramide" which tells the story of the col and passing of the Alps.For some, the Mont Cenis site is simply a passageway to Italy, a pass to add to a cyclist's list of achievements, a picture postcard of the mountains in summer with herds of cows in the flower-filled mountain pastures, hiking trails in wide-open spaces whose summits often rise to over 3,000m in altitude. You'll still marvel at the size and beauty of the turquoise lake and the marmots running through the roadside meadows. It's also an opportunity to sample local produce in the refuges and restaurants, and to buy Beaufort and tomme cheese in the mountain pasture farms. All in all, Mont-Cenis is a delicious place to discover without moderation!

From 1861, the priorities of the Kingdom of Italy were unity and territorial defense. It therefore equipped Mont-Cenis with several forts, including the Ronce fort at 2286 m altitude, a breathtaking vantage point overlooking Lake Mont-Cenis.At the end of the 19th century, the young Italy wanted to secure control over Mont-Cenis, the ancient transalpine route. Against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions with France, Italy fortified Mont-Cenis with several forts. Fort de Ronce, which dominates the entire pass, was built between 1877 and 1880 on a circular plan with two stages of fire adapted to the new capabilities of rifled artillery.

Parking for the departure of hikes and access to some shops.

Bushalte N°330 : "Col du Mont Cenis" in Lanslebourg in de gemeente Val Cenis. Deze halte dient alleen voor het vertrek van de wandeling en 1 restaurant - alleen in de zomer.