Fort of the Têtes

Fort of the Têtes

Monument in Briançon

Monument in Briançon

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The Fort of the Têtes is a monument in the commune of Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is a great attraction for holidaymakers staying in the region. Here you can find useful information about this place as well as information on local tourist services.

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OTHER MONUMENTS IN THE AREA
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in Briançon (20 m)
Bridge of Asfeld
in Briançon (440 m)
Chapel of the Pénitents Noirs
in Briançon (590 m)
Church of the Cordeliers
in Briançon (590 m)
Convent of the Récollets
in Briançon (650 m)
Law Court of Briançon
in Briançon (690 m)
Fountain of the Soupirs
in Briançon (690 m)
House of the Têtes
in Briançon (740 m)
House of the Temple
in Briançon (750 m)
Church Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas
in Briançon (800 m)
TOURIST GUIDE
The highest town in France!
Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre and Orcières-Merlette ski resorts are very popular with skiing and snowboarding fans
The biggest winter sports resort in the South Alps
A legendary pass in the Tour de France cycling race
An unspoiled area dotted with pretty villages and hamlets
One of the oldest ski resorts in France
This park is home to both unspoiled nature and a beautiful, centuries-old built heritage
This hilltop fortress overhangs a narrow Guil gorge
A charming mountain village
The Fournel gorges were the location of a large mine in the past
Briançon travel guide and tourist information
WEATHER
Monday 20 May
Day
Night
Min. -11°C - Max. 7°C
Tuesday 21 May
Day
Night
Min. -7°C - Max. 9°C
Wednesday 22 May
Day
Night
Min. -1°C - Max. 10°C
LEISURE ACTIVITIES 
Pastoral trip to a sheepfold  
10
Cervières
Visit our Bergerie, our pet lambs and bottle feeding. A reception room, an exhibition on pastoralism in the Upper Valley of Cerveyrette will reveal all the secrets of the trades of...
Located 6.1 km from the Fort of the TêtesFrom 3 € to 12 €  
Canoe-kayak on the rivers of Hautes-Alpes
Saint-Crépin
I propose kayak courses discovery, initiation and development in small groups (5 pers. Max.) Of one or more days on all the rivers of the High Alps, but also abroad.
Located 21 km from the Fort of the TêtesFrom 32 € to 115 €  
Winter getaway in Hautes-Alpes
Eygliers
You want to get away on a weekend, in open air, and in the mountains! Formula snowshoe that we propose aims original and adapted to this need for freedom that be family, friends or...
Located 25 km from the Fort of the Têtes248 €  

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RESTAURANTS 
Auberge de Catherine  
8.8
Puy-Saint-Pierre
Located in the Southern Alps, the Auberge de Catherine open from Wednesday to Sunday noon evening in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Not only restaurant, but room and bar, where you...
Located 2.5 km from the Fort of the Têtes26 € per person 
Le Relais du Pelvoux
Pelvoux
Welcome to the Relais du Pelvoux! The establishment opens its doors in the Hautes-Alpes, in the village of Pelvoux few kilometers from L'Argentière-la-Bessée. Discover a charming building...
Located 13.2 km from the Fort of the Têtes25 € per person 
Chalet Hôtel d'Ailefroide
Pelvoux
Chalet Hotel welcomes you Ailefroide 1 June to 15 September in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, in a beautiful village. The restaurant offers traditional French cuisine with delicious...
Located 15.8 km from the Fort of the Têtes28 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Bacha  
Puy-Saint-André
The Bacha is an old house located on the hillside of the valley of the Durance. Pierrefeu occupies a central position at the junction of five valleys of Briançon and this allows our...
Located 4.7 km from the Fort of the Têtes60 € the double room 
Brin de paille    
9.5
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 7.2 km from the Fort of the Têtes55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Studio pied des pistes serre chevalier
Briançon
Studio at the foot of the Prorel cable car direct access to the slopes. Housing on the 6th floor, overlooking the old town of Briançon. Alcove separated from the living area by a d...
Located 1.7 km from the Fort of the TêtesFrom 250 € to 500 € per week 
Appartement 4 pers 45 m²Serre Chevalier  
10
  SPECIAL OFFER
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 6 km from the Fort of the TêtesFrom 308 € to 427 € per week 
Le chalet charmant
Saint-Chaffrey
Beautiful luxury chalet of 140 m ² for 8 to 10 people, private parking for 2 cars. South facing southeast, alone in the middle of the field, to the ski slopes 250 m, 100 m to shops,...
Located 6.2 km from the Fort of the TêtesFrom 1200 € to 3000 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Courounba  
Les Vigneaux
The mountain in all its splendor at the foot of Mont Brison. Fall under the spell of Vigneaux, a small village located between the Parc National des Ecrins and the Italian border. The...
Located 12.5 km from the Fort of the TêtesFrom 13.50 € to 22.20 € per day 
Camping Indigo Vallouise  
Vallouise
Vallouise Indigo Campsite... At the foot of the Ecrins National Park, in the heart of the mountain village of Vallouise, The Vallouise Indigo Campsite*** is located in the Hautes-Alpes...
Located 13.9 km from the Fort of the Têtes 
Camping le verger    
9
  SPECIAL OFFER
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 16.3 km from the Fort of the TêtesFrom 13.50 € to 15.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
Parc Hotel     
7.5
Briançon
Parc Hotel is located in the centre of Briançon, just 300 metres from the Prorel cable car that provides access to the Serre-Chevalier ski slopes. Guest rooms are equipped with satellite...
Located 1.3 km from the Fort of the TêtesRoom from 60 €
Hôtel De Paris     
7.8
Briançon
This eco-friendly hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from Briançon Train Station and a 5-minute walk to the town centre. With an outdoor terrace, it offers rooms with free Wi-Fi,...
Located 1.3 km from the Fort of the TêtesRoom from 47 €
Vauban Hôtel Restaurant     
7.2
Briançon
Vauban is located in the centre of Briançon, at the foot of the ski slopes. It features an on-site sauna and fitness centre, as well as a restaurant. Guest rooms at the Vauban are equipped...
Located 1.3 km from the Fort of the TêtesRoom from 52 €

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