Briançon

Briançon

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Briançon		Villar-Saint-Pancrace at 3.4 km (4 min)
Insee code	05023		Saint-Chaffrey at 4.2 km (8 min)
Postcode	05100		Puy-Saint-André at 4.2 km (7 min)
Latitude	44.8994160		Puy-Saint-Pierre at 4.5 km (8 min)
Longitude	6.6431790		La Salle-les-Alpes at 8.4 km (13 min)
Altitude	From 1167 to 2540 meters		Cervières at 8.9 km (13 min)
Surface	28.07 km²		Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières at 9 km (10 min)
Population	11604 inhabitants		Val-des-Prés at 9.3 km (12 min)
Density	422 inhabitants/km²		Montgenèvre at 12.6 km (15 min)
National labels			L'Argentière-la-Bessée at 15 km (15 min)
Chief town	Gap (at 85 km, 80 min)		Les Vigneaux at 18.3 km (19 min)
Department	Hautes-Alpes		La Roche-de-Rame at 20 km (19 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Briançon is the highest town in Europe with its 1326 meters of altitude average. Since July 2008, Briançon, by "the fortifications of Vauban, is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Visit the fortifications of Vauban.

Briançon Markets every Wednesday.

Many entertainment district by district throughout the summer.

Numerous hiking in the Parc National des Ecrins and the Regional Natural Park of Queyras.

Feel free to pass by the famous cols of the Tour de France Cyclist: Mountain passes of the Izoard, Galibier, Lautaret.

Features: Glacier Meije (3200 m).

Overlooking the park and valley Briançon

Pass road Granon

Sunday 3 June Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 21°C

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 17°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C

Les marmottes     9.3 Saint-Chaffrey An old farmhouse barn carefully converted into a non-smoking guest house. An open logfire in a very comfortable lounge, and personalized rooms with views of the surrounding mountains.... Located 5.5 km from Briançon From 80 € to 104 € the double room

Brin de paille     9.7 Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières Ecogîtes located at the foot of the Parc des Ecrins, the straw house will bring calm and tranquility in a unique setting. Positioned at the crossroads of several valleys (Clarée, Serre-Chevalier,... Located 7.1 km from Briançon 55 € the double room

Le champ de pin   Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans Basically dune valley mountain chalet hotel breakfast awaits you in a remote village, quiet. Located 28 km from Briançon 89 € the double room

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Chalet Vauban Briancon Briançon Chalet Vauban is a unique spacious Serre Chevalier chalet tucked away in the charming mountain village of Fontchristianne, yet only a few minutes' drive from Briancon centre where there... Located in Briançon From 2650 € to 3900 € per week

Appartement ds chalet montagne briancon   8 Briançon To rent an apartment for 4 people in the hills above the town of Briançon ski meet. This apartment is on ground cottage garden to the south. It is located in an impasse facing the forest.... Located in Briançon From 250 € to 400 € per week

Appartement 4 pers 45 m²Serre Chevalier   10 Saint-Chaffrey Apartment in family house, 'The Bartavelles' Chantemerle (Serre Chevalier 1350 m) 45 sqm ground floor, very nice, not overlooked, quiet, high quality, tastefully designed, comfortable.... Located 5.3 km from Briançon From 290 € to 400 € per week

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Camping le verger     8.8 La Roche-de-Rame Camping *** with flat pitches, separated by fruit trees in the orchard. Located between the Parc des Ecrins and Queyras park. Appreciable calm and a view of the surrounding mountains,... Located 16.5 km from Briançon From 13.50 € to 15 € per day

Camping du lac' les Iscles'  Eygliers Camping located near a lake of 1.5 hectares. With beach. Along the Durance. At the gateway to two national parks: The Ecrins National Park and the Queyras Regional Park. Situated 4.5... Located 25 km from Briançon 13.70 € per day

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Hôtel De Paris      7.8 Briançon This hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from Briançon Train Station and a 5-minute walk to the town centre. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.... Located in Briançon Room from 46 €

Hôtel Edelweiss      7.9 Briançon A traditional residence from the end of the 19th century, the Hotel Edelweiss has an authentic atmosphere, and is just few minutes’ walk from the ski slopes of Serre Chevalier. Guest... Located in Briançon Room from 46 €

Suite Home Briancon Serre Chevalier      7.7 Briançon Located 800 metres from Briançon Train Station, Suite Home Briancon is just 1 km from the nearest ski lift. It provides en suite rooms with a balcony. All the hotel’s air-conditioned... Located in Briançon Room from 40 €

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