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Chappe Telegraph of the Bear Plan
Built in 1806, the Telegraph Chappe du Plan de l'Ours is located close to the mills of Pralognan and the Vanoise National Park. In its forest setting, it is the first rehabilitated station in Savoie.
Description
Between 1806 and 1814, it was one of 33 posts linking Lyon to Turin. Its optical mechanism, combined with a specific vocabulary, allows confidential messages to be sent by displaying 92 different signals.
With signposted access, car and coach parking, it is also accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Guided tours in summer.
Additional welcome
Groups welcome from May 15 to October 15
Services
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Pets welcome
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Coach access
Environments
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Mountain location
Rates
Free of charge. Group rate: €3/person.
Opening period
From 11/07 to 29/08/2025, every Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Spoken languages
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English
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French
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Italian
Adapted tourism
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Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
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Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Location
A43 (Exit No. 30)
> Direction MODANE / LE FRENEY - D1006
> SAINT-ANDRE L'ORGERE, then signs "Télégraphe Chappe", access by car and bus 200 m from the site.
Documents
Additional booking
Reservation required for groups.
Animals
Pets allowed : Yes
Pets allowed with supplement: No
Kept on a leash.
