Hiking at the Turra fort

Name: Hiking at the Turra fort
Address: Route départementale 1006 Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, Val-Cenis, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Val-Cenis

Do you love the thrill of heights, and are you sure-footed? Then this excursion's perfect for you. Short but intense, it offers outstanding panoramic views as a reward. Climb up and see what an unusual surprise awaits you there.

Description

Ascending through high-altitude meadows, the path sometimes leaves you breathless. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and savour the flat stretches that seem carved out especially for you. The slope gradually steepens until you reach two challenging passages. The handrails help you advance amid the rocks. The challenge of the day is this stretch of a few metres, that'll get your adrenalin pumping. The more timid may find it daunting, but with the right footwear, anyone can climb the few stone steps. Enjoy the view as the breeze rises from Col de Mont Cenis and you look down on gentle slopes of lush grass and herds of animals. Suddenly, an open landscape spreads out before you. Petite Turra and "her border guard" have been secretly awaiting you. Travel back to the 20th century at La Turra Fort and have a rest inside the walls, enjoying panoramic views.

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Minimum age: 8 years

Environments

Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 4.1km
Route type Round trip
Elevation gain 420m
Negative gradient 420m
Daily duration 02h15
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Departmental signposting (PR)
Tricky passage Be careful when visiting the Fort, unsecured ruins (vaults, underground passages, sentry boxes, etc.). Access to the fort: presence of a handrail, path not recommended in rainy weather.
Nature of the land Stone, Grit, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 2500m