Vallo Alpino Museum

  • Associations
  • Culture and heritage associations
Hameau de Vievola, ouvrage 621, 06430 Tende

Description

Built by Italy on the eve of the Second World War, ouvrage 261 is part of the Vallo Alpino defense line (compared to the Italian "Maginot Line"). It has been fully restored to its original 1939 combat-ready state.
Vievola’s Fort 261 was primarily used to control the road over the Tende Pass. It houses a 47/32 Model 35 anti-tank gun as well as two emplacements equipped with Fiat 14/35 machine guns, designed to prevent enemy troops from accessing the surrounding areas.

Services

Car park

Openings

From 7 August 2026 until 20 September 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Vallo Alpino Museum
Hameau de Vievola, ouvrage 621, 06430 Tende

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Riverside
  • Mountain view
  • Waterside
  • 20 - 30 min walk from train station
Updated on 25 July 2026 at 09:41
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 6319608)
Report mistake
Filter search
Page types
  • All
  • Articles
  • Agenda
  • Lists