List of Alpine Line ouvrages
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This is the list of all ouvrages of the Alpine Line
or Little Maginot Line along the Franco-Italian border, organized by sector and type of fortification. Ouvrage translates as "works" in English: published works in both English and French refer to these fortifications in this manner, rather than as "forts". An ouvrage typically consists of a distributed series of concrete-encased strongpoints defending a region, linked by underground tunnels, as opposed to a fort, which typically refers to a defended surface enclosure, which may have underground galleries as an adjunct.
For a list of the ouvrages of the main Maginot Line
, refer to List of Maginot Line ouvrages.
Voici la liste des ouvrages de la Ligne Maginot répartis par Secteurs Fortifiés et types d'ouvrages:
Alpine Line
The Alpine Line or Little Maginot Line was the component of the Maginot Line that defended the southeastern portion of France...
or Little Maginot Line along the Franco-Italian border, organized by sector and type of fortification. Ouvrage translates as "works" in English: published works in both English and French refer to these fortifications in this manner, rather than as "forts". An ouvrage typically consists of a distributed series of concrete-encased strongpoints defending a region, linked by underground tunnels, as opposed to a fort, which typically refers to a defended surface enclosure, which may have underground galleries as an adjunct.
For a list of the ouvrages of the main Maginot Line
Maginot Line
The Maginot Line , named after the French Minister of War André Maginot, was a line of concrete fortifications, tank obstacles, artillery casemates, machine gun posts, and other defences, which France constructed along its borders with Germany and Italy, in light of its experience in World War I,...
, refer to List of Maginot Line ouvrages.
Ouvrages
- Ouvrage SapeyOuvrage SapeyOuvrage Sapey is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, three artillery blocks and one observation block two kilometers west of Modane. The ouvrage was built beneath the older Fort du Sapey...
(GO) - Ouvrage Saint GobainOuvrage Saint GobainOuvrage Saint-Gobain is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block, one artillery block, one observation block and one combination block...
(GO) - Ouvrage Saint AntoineOuvrage Saint AntoineOuvrage Saint-Antoine is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one artillery block overlooking Modane on the way to the Col du Mont Cenis. Ouvrage Saint-Gobain is just to the north, across the mountain valley...
(GO) - Ouvrage Le LavoirOuvrage Le LavoirOuvrage Le Lavoir Is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of two entry blocks, one infantry block, three artillery blocks and one observation block south of Modane, France, guarding the Col de Fréjus...
(GO) - Ouvrage Pas du RocOuvrage Pas du RocOuvrage Pas du Roc is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry blocks, one infantry block, two artillery blocks and one observation block south of Modane and east of Ouvrage Le Lavoir in the vicinity of the Col de Fréjus...
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- Ouvrage Les RochillesOuvrage Les RochillesOuvrage Les Rochilles is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, in the high Alps about southwest of Modane. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks and one observation block...
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Ouvrages
- Ouvrage JanusOuvrage JanusOuvrage Janus is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, located to the east of Briançon on near the Col de Montgenèvre. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks, two artillery blocks, two observation blocks and one combination block at an altitude of ,...
(GO) - Ouvrage Col de BuffereOuvrage Col de BuffereOuvrage Col de Buffere is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one combat block at an altitude of on the Col de la Buffère...
(PO) - Ouvrage Col du GranonOuvrage Col du GranonOuvrage Col du Granon is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one observation block covering the Col du Granon as part of the defenses of Briançon and Grenoble...
(PO) - Ouvrage Les AittesOuvrage Les AittesOuvrage Les Aittes is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, three infantry blocks and one observation block, about two kilometers east of Cervières, Hautes-Alpes at an altitude of ..-Description:Construction of Les Aittes...
(PO) - Ouvrage GondranOuvrage GondranOuvrage Granon is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one observation block. Gondran was commenced in June 1933, and was intended to cover the gap between Janus and Les Aittes. The site is close to...
(PO) - Ouvrage Roche LacroixOuvrage Roche LacroixOuvrage Roche-la-Croix is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks, one artillery block and two observation blocks in the vicinity of the Col de Larche. An aerial tram was...
(GO) - Ouvrage Saint Ours HautOuvrage Saint Ours HautOuvrage Saint Ours Haut is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one infantry block, one artillery block, two observation blocks and one combination block in the vicinity of the Col de Larche. It is located...
(GO) - Ouvrage Plate LombardOuvrage Plate LombardOuvrage Plate Lombard is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks and one observation block. Unusually for an ouvrage, Plate-Lombard was built by MOM , which usually was responsible for lesser fortifications...
(PO) - Ouvrage Fontvive Nord-ouestOuvrage Fontvive Nord-ouestOuvrage Fontvive Nord-ouest is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of two infantry blocks...
(PO) - Ouvrage Saint Ours Nord-estOuvrage Saint Ours Nord-estOuvrage Saint Ours Nord-est is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of two infantry blocks. The associated underground support galleries are arranged with a short gallery connecting Blocks 1 and 2, with parallel stubs at Block 2...
(PO) - Ouvrage Saint Ours BasOuvrage Saint Ours BasOuvrage Saint Ours Bas is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one infantry block. The location is unusual on lacking the underground galleries typical of a Maginot fortification, making it more like a blockhouse than an ouvrage...
(PO) - Ouvrage Ancien CampOuvrage Ancien CampAncien Camp is an abri or infantry shelter associated with the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The position consists of two entry blocks. Neither block was armed. One machine gun cloche and embrasures for a heavy twin machine gun and a light machine gun were built, but not equipped...
(PO) - Ouvrage RestefondOuvrage RestefondOuvrage Restefond is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one artillery block and three observation blocks at the summit of the Col de la Bonnette. The entry block and an artillery block were not completed, and a further block was never built...
(GO) - Ouvrage Col de RestefondOuvrage Col de RestefondOuvrage Col de Restefond is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of three infantry blocks. It is located directly adjacent to the Col de Restefond road at an altitude of...
(PO) - Ouvrage Granges CommunesOuvrage Granges CommunesOuvrage Granges Communes is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one infantry block facing Italy. Additional blocks were planned but not built...
(PO) - Ouvrage La MoutiereOuvrage La MoutiereOuvrage La Moutière is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line at an altitude of 2440 meters. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one observation block, with an unarmed exit block. The ouvrage supported the Ouvrage Restefond on the crest...
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Ouvrages
- Ouvrage Col de CrousOuvrage Col de Crous*Block 1 .*Block 2 .*Block 3 .*Block 4 : two machine gun embrasures.Two proposed petits ouvrages were proposed for the same ridge to the north, the Ouvrage du Col-de-Pal and the Ouvrage du col-de-Jallorgues, neither of which were started.- Bibliography :*Allcorn, William...
(PO) - Ouvrage RimplasOuvrage RimplasOuvrage Rimplas is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, known also as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks and three artillery blocks at an altitude of . It was the first ouvrage of any portion of the Maginot Line to be...
(GO) - Ouvrage FressinenOuvrage FressinenOuvrage Fressinéa, also known as Fraisinéa or Frassinéa is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one observation block at an altitude of . It is associated with the gros ouvrage of Rimplas, the first...
(PO) - Ouvrage ValdebloreOuvrage ValdebloreOuvrage Valdeblore is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry artillery block and one observation block at an altitude of...
(PO) - Ouvrage Col du Caire GrosOuvrage Col du Caire GrosOuvrage Col du Caire Gros is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of two entry blocks at an altitude of...
(PO) - Ouvrage Col du FortOuvrage Col du FortOuvrage Col du Fort is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one infantry block and one observation block at an elevation of...
(PO) - Ouvrage GordolonOuvrage GordolonOuvrage Gordolon is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one and two infantry blocks at an altitude of . Gordolon was built by Borie contractors at a cost of 21.4 million francs...
(GO) - Ouvrage FlautOuvrage FlautOuvrage Flaut is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one artillery block at an altitude of...
(GO) - Ouvrage Baisse de Saint VeranOuvrage Baisse de Saint VeranOuvrage Baisse de Saint Véran is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one infantry block facing Italy...
(PO) - Ouvrage Plan CavalOuvrage Plan CavalOuvrage Plan Caval is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of two infantry blocks and one observation block facing Italy. The ouvrage is located on the heights of L'Authion, surrounded by older...
(PO) - Ouvrage La BeoleOuvrage La BeoleOuvrage La Béole is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block and two observation blocks at an altitude of . The ouvrage consists of two entry blocks and one observation block facing Italy. The ouvrage was manned by 94 soldiers...
(PO) - Ouvrage Col AgnonOuvrage Col AgnonOuvrage Col d'Agnon is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of two entry blocks and one observation block facing Italy at an altitude of . The ouvrage was manned by 59 soldiers in 1940 under Sub-Lieutenant Lacour. The position was sited to...
(PO) - Ouvrage La DeaOuvrage La DeaOuvrage La Déa, also known as the Petit Ouvrage de la baisse de la Déa, is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of two entry blocks and one observation block facing Italy at an altitude of , armed with one observation cloche and one machine...
(PO) - Ouvrage Col de BrouisOuvrage Col de BrouisOuvrage Col de Brouis is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block and two artillery blocks facing Italy at an altitude of . The ouvrage is located about one kilometer north of Monte Grosso...
(GO) - Ouvrage Monte GrossoOuvrage Monte GrossoOuvrage Monte Grosso is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, four artillery blocks and two observation blocks facing Italy...
(GO) - Ouvrage Champ de TirOuvrage Champ de TirOuvrage Champ de Tir, also known as Champ de Tir de l'Agaisen is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. It is located at an altitude of , less than 1 kilometer to the northwest of Ouvrage l'Agaisen...
(PO) - Ouvrage L'AgaisenOuvrage L'AgaisenOuvrage L'Agaisen is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two artillery blocks and one observation block above Sospel. Additional blocks were planned but not built...
(GO) - Ouvrage Saint RochOuvrage Saint RochOuvrage Saint-Roch is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also known as the Little Maginot Line. Small for a gros ouvrages, the ouvrage consists of one entry block, one artillery block and two observation blocks overlooking Sospel at an altitude of...
(GO) - Ouvrage BarbonnetOuvrage BarbonnetOuvrage Barbonnet is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block and one infantry block facing Italy...
(GO) - Ouvrage CastillonOuvrage CastillonOuvrage Castillon is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks and two artillery blocks in a narrow ridge just to the west of Castillon, Alpes-Maritimes. It was built on the...
(GO) - Ouvrage Col des BanquettesOuvrage Col des BanquettesOuvrage Col des Banquettes is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the "Little Maginot Line". The ouvrage consists of two entry blocks and one infantry block facing Italy at the top of the Col des Banquettes, 2km northwest of Saint-Agnès...
(PO) - Ouvrage Sainte AgnesOuvrage Sainte AgnesOuvrage Sainte-Agnès was a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line. The fortification was built between 1932 and 1938...
(GO) - Ouvrage Col des GardesOuvrage Col des GardesOuvrage Col de Garde is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line...
(PO) - Ouvrage Mont AgelOuvrage Mont AgelOuvrage Mont Agel is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line. The 1930s ouvrage was built in and around the earlier mountaintop Fortress of Mont Agel. The ouvrage forms a backup to the main curtain of Alpine Line forts, and was not...
(GO) - Ouvrage RoquebrunneOuvrage RoquebrunneOuvrage Roquebrune is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two artillery blocks and one observation block facing Italy. The fortification is located on the heights behind Roquebrune at an elevation of 321 meters overlooking Cap...
(GO) - Ouvrage Croupe du Reservoir (PO)
- Ouvrage Cap MartinOuvrage Cap MartinOuvrage Cap Martin is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, also called the Little Maginot Line. The ouvrage, located on high ground in Roquebrune, consists of two artillery blocks and one combination block facing Italy...
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