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The Forts of Esseillon
From Modane, this old road of the Esseillon winds between Le Bourget and Aussois and allows to discover the waterfall and the chapel Saint-Benoît, then the forts Victor-Emmanuel, Charles-Félix, Marie-Christine and Charles-Albert.
Description
This old road of the Esseillon winds between Le Bourget and Aussois and allows to discover the waterfall and the chapel Saint-Benoît, then the forts Victor-Emmanuel, Charles-Félix, Marie-Christine and Charles-Albert.
The road of this itinerary is little frequented, and its condition is globally good, average in some places.
You will have at your disposal several drinking water points (at the Cascade Saint Benoît, near the Victor Emmanuel fort and three others in the old village of Aussois), two refreshment points (Modane and at the arrival) as well as two repair points (Modane and Aussois).
This itinerary is endowed with an interesting natural heritage, notably the Rocher des Amoureux and the Cascade Saint Benoît. It also has an important cultural heritage such as the Museobar of Modane, the forts of Esseillon, and the center of the village of Aussois.
Equipment
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Picnic area
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Bar
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Public toilets
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Parking nearby
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Cycling itinerary
Environments
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Public transportation stop within 500 m
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Highway exit at less than 5 km
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Mountain view
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In the mountains
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Railway station less than 500 m away
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Village center
Rates
Free access.
Opening period
All year round.
Subject to snow conditions.
Additional opening
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Subject to snow conditions
Spoken languages
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English
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French
Location
Documents
Animals
Animals accepted : No
