Fort de Ronce at the Lac du Mont-Cenis

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.

Description

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.

Services

• Guided group tours

Environments

• Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Good plans

From the fort, it is possible to take the path facing due east that will lead you to the Clear Lake, or you can also join the path that rises in a north-eastern direction towards the Plan des Cavales, in order to have a view of the slightly overhanging Fort de Ronce.

Opening period

From 10/05 to 10/11, daily.
Opening date dependent on that of the Col du Mont Cenis road.

Location

Access 1/2h walk.
From the parking lot on the shores of Lac du Mont-Cenis, about 1.5 km after crossing the pass, cross the main road to take the path that rises in a north-easterly direction. An alternative way to enjoy the superb panorama is to park at the pass parking lot and take the Deux-mille balcony path, which follows the contour line.

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Tips

• From the fort, it is possible to take the path facing due east that will lead you to the Clear Lake, or you can also join the path that rises in a north-eastern direction towards the Plan des Cavales, in order to have a view of the slightly overhanging Fort de Ronce.