Discovering the Fort de la Batterie

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A short and beautiful walk to discover the beautifully restored Fort de la Batterie. Suitable in all seasons.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.37 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 251 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 246 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,439 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,188 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Areas: Alps, Bauges
  • ⚐ City: Marthod (73400)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.736944° / E 6.368976°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3431OT, 3431OTR, 3432ET, 3531OT, 3531OTR
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Description of the walk

Departure from the Raffort car park at the end of the tarmac road.

(S/E) Take the wide path that climbs up through the forest, which is theGRP® of the Massif des Bauges, marked in red and yellow. Continue to the three-way crossroads.

(1) Leave theGRP® and take the path furthest to the right for a steeper climb.
You will arrive at the Alpettaz plateau at a crossroads with several paths.

(2) Continue straight ahead to take the ridge trail that quickly leads to the Fort de la Batterie.

(3) Take the same route back to the Raffort car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,188 m - Raffort car park
  2. 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 1,270 m - Three-way crossroads
  3. 2 : km 0.77 - alt. 1,401 m - Alpettaz Plateau
  4. 3 : km 1.2 - alt. 1,437 m - Fort de la Batterie
  5. S/E : km 2.37 - alt. 1,193 m - Raffort car park

Notes

Please visit the website for more information on visiting hours and events offered throughout the year at Fort de la Batterie.

Worth a visit

(3) Fort de la Batterie: This fort facing Mont Blanc, restored since 1998 by a team of volunteers, overlooks a cliff and dominates the Ugine valley.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Potame
Potame

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Beaufortain and Mont Blanc massif.

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Armand67
Armand67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This short hike is a must-do for the superb view along the last 500 metres along the cliff edge (no danger). As described by Olivier Cartier-Moulin, the climb is made much easier by the fairly recent creation of switchbacks.
Access to the fort seems possible if you are a member or affiliate of the association that manages the establishment, for a minimum contribution of €5 per year. However, there is an area adjacent to the fort on the edge of the cliff that offers spectacular views, except that this area is no longer pruned, which unfortunately greatly reduces the view.

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Olivier CARTIER-MOULIN
Olivier CARTIER-MOULIN

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone, a less steep path than the trail now allows for a gentler climb up to the fort. The junction is located to the left of the trail, 20 metres after the Raffort car park. The first section leads to the Pierre Debout climbing site. It continues on to a second section, which joins the flatter part of the trail that climbs up to the pass.
To find out when the fort is open, visit the Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/FortdelaBatteri...
Enjoy your hike up there!

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Paul Bizard
Paul Bizard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, but very steep from start to finish. Nothing but rocks. Not long, but steep. So for granny and grandad (me), be careful.

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Seika
Seika

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with a magnificent view at the summit.

Be aware of a few things, though. Even though the hike may seem easy, from the start to the fort, it's a 40-minute climb over rocks, and on the way back, it's all downhill, again over rocks, so remember to wear a good pair of shoes to avoid slipping. I would also advise against going on a grey, windy or rainy day, or in very hot weather. The hike will be much more enjoyable otherwise.
Don't hesitate to find out about the events on offer at the Fort, where there is space to sit down and tables for picnics.

Thank you for the hike.

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Castorisa
Castorisa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The view from the fort is magical, not to be missed!

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