very much appreciated by people who like hiking . The landscape over the Alps is fantastic. There are differnt kind of tours ffrom 2 hrs to a max of 6 hrs.
Fenestrelle is amazing. I highly recommend Kent Benson as a guide. He is both knowledgeable and passionate.
The building, sleeping over the mountain since centuries, is simply amazing, wel organized, excellent guides.
Very few English friends I have spoken to know that this place even exists. Bizarrely absent from most guidebooks, it is a breathtaking example of a hill fort. I was lucky enough to go to a wedding here, it's one of the best i have ever been to.
We visited the complex although only from the outside (guided tours are only available in the morning ),but it was still interesting. there is a small restaurant, a museum with various stuffed animals and a beautiful view! The complex is the largest of its kind in Europe and consists of a connected series of steps and paths of individual fortresses. The connecting stairs have a total of over 4000 steps.Plannedby the military architect Ignazio Giuseppe Bertola Roveda was to repel a possible French invasion of Piedmont along the Chisone.Wir besichtigten den Komplex zwar nur von aussen (geführte Touren finden nur am morgen statt), es war trotzdem interessant.Nebst den Festungsanlagen gibt es ein kleines Restaurant,ein Museum mit diversen präparierten Tieren und eine schöne Aussicht!Der Ort ist insbesondere für die hier zwischen 1728 und 1850 errichtete Gebirgsfestung bekannt. Der Komplex ist der größte seiner Art in Europa und besteht aus einer durch Treppen und Wege verbundenen Reihe von einzelnen Festungsanlagen. Die Verbindungstreppen haben insgesamt über 4000 Stufen. Errichtet wurde die Anlage vom Festungsbaumeister Ignazio Giuseppe Bertola Roveda zur Abwehr einer möglichen französischen Invasion des Piemonts entlang des Val Chisone.
Quite simply one of the best things I have done in Italy! We went late October so rang ahead to book a trip. We were the only people there and our guide (and dog) were knowledgeable and highly entertaining. The scale of the fortress is unbelievable, and the views from the top equally as spectacular. They day soon passed and we climbed up to the top, and back down through a lovely forest path.This was the highlight of my trip to Turin, and WELL worth the detour to. Even the drive up the mountain road to the fortress is an experience in itself!
Well worth the drive to this historical site. Beautiful scenery all around. Also known as the great wall of the Alps!
The fortress was started by the French, and finished by the Savoys. It took more than 120 years to build. The wall is surrounded by the Alps making beautiful scenery. We arrived after noon , so we were only able to do a 45 minute tour by ourselves. This enabled us to walk a bit inside the wall. The steps were gentle but one must be careful. I nearly slipped on a patch of ice. My husband was a little disappointed because he wanted to see more of the surrounding views. To do so, I think one must at least do the 3 hour hike with a guide. I hope to return one day to see more of this fascinating wall.
It's an amazing fortification. starts from the bottom of the valley, where the main fort lies, and arrives at the top of the mountain.To complete the full tour, which requires the full day, you must climb 4000 steps, so be prepared to fatigue.the medium tour requires only 1500 steps....unique construction that offers fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.those who can not bring himself to face the full tour can choose the shortest route.in any case, you can linger in the cafeteria after the visit. simple but fantastic food after the experience just made.
Undervalued monument of Italian history, great example of war architecture at world level. Worth the visit, but... Be prepared, it is not a museum, it is a tough walk of half day if you take the short version ;)