Hike to Pattacreuse fort

Discover a secret treasure of Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Immerse yourself in history thanks to this vestige offering a memorable view of Lake Mont Cenis. Are you ready for an experience that only ancient forts can offer?

Take the 19th-century path and gradually overlook the Mont Cenis lake from its northern slope.
Perched at an altitude of 2385 m, the Italian fortification has braved the vagaries of winter for over a century on the heights of Val Cenis. The panorama is well worth the winding climb above the turquoise lake. Snow-covered late in the year, the arrival at Fort de Pattacreuse requires caution at the start of the season. Today, the estate is
still watched over by an emblematic sentinel. Whose whistling echoes in the neighboring mountain pastures? Dame marmotte watches over you all the way to the gates of the fortress.
An ancestral path now opens up before you, guiding your steps towards a forgotten past. A dry-stone wall, aged by the ages, stands beside you. Soak up the atmosphere after choosing a spot protected from falling rocks.
It will soon be time to start your descent. But you can be sure that your view of Mont Cenis will never be the same after this escape.