Conceived during the French Revolution by Claude Chappe, this system profoundly changed the way messages were sent, 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.
- Historic site and monument
Chappe de Courberon telegraph
About
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Bring hiking boots and a 30-minute walk.
Opening
All year round, daily.
Labels and rating
Proposed the guided visit
Contacts
Access
Access: from Aussois, take the route des barrages and turn left towards "le Clotte".
Free access, on your own responsibility.
Information update on 30/04/2024 by Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme