The lakes, the mountain huts, the architecture, the flora June 21, 2024
Screening of movies produced by the Park Authority
Screening of movies produced by the Park Authority
The Fontana Mura Refuge is located in the Orsiera-Rocciavrè Natural Park, at the foot of Colle della Roussa, a pass that connects Val Sangone with Val Chisone.
Il rifugio sorge sui ruderi dell'Alpeggio della Balma, una costruzione pastorale preesistente. Tra il 1977 ed il 1985, i volontari della sezione di Coazze del CAI provvidero a restaurare la costruzione, che era pericolante; il nuovo rifugio fu inaugurato nel 1985, in occasione del ventennale della sezione.
The San Moritio (San Maurizio) fort was built starting in 1628 at the Colle della Roussa to counter any French offensive attacks through the pass, which at the time marked the border between the Dauphiné and Piedmont. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is one of the very few examples of star fortification present in a mountain environment.