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Visit of the Chappe de Courberon telegraph
The telegraph Chappe of Courberon located at 2,002 meters altitude in Avrieux was part of a communication line linking Paris to Venice.
Description
During the tour, we'll contact the other two telegraphs at 11am and 3pm.
Conceived during the French Revolution by Claude Chappe, this system profoundly changed the way messages were exchanged, using optical signals relayed from post to post.
Napoleon, who feared a resumption of hostilities with Austria, wanted this section of the line, but unfortunately it was short-lived. In 1814-1815, with the restoration of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, the link to Italy was abandoned.
Additional welcome
Bring hiking boots and a 30-minute walk.
Environments
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Mountain location
Rates
Free of charge.
Opening period
Sunday 7 June 2026 between 10 am and 5 pm.
National Chappe Telegraphy Day, every year on the first Sunday in June.
Spoken languages
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French
Location
Access: from Aussois, take the route des barrages and turn left towards "le Clotte".
Free access, on your own responsibility.
Animals
Pets allowed : No
- Guided tour
