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The Top 20 Attractions around Briançon

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Briançon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Briançon is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Col du Galibier

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The Col du Galibier from Briançon is a climb located in the Grand Briançonnais region. This climb is 34.8 kilometers long, with a positive elevation gain of 1,398 meters. The …

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Col du Lautaret

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The Col du Lautaret is the last climb before heading to the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy; the best day to ride is Sunday, when heavy goods vehicles are banned.

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Col du Galibier Panoramique vers le parc national des Écrins

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The Col du Galibier from Briançon is a climb located in the Grand Briançonnais region. This climb is 34.8 kilometers long, with a positive elevation gain of 1,398 meters. The …

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Col de Vars

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The Vars pass is located at 2,108 meters and connects the Ubaye valley with the Embrunais. The Col de Vars is a typical passage of the Tour de France, crossed already 35 times since 1947.

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Les gorges du Guil

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The Guil gorges are one of the natural gateways to the Queyras national park. The torrential river has carved exceptional gorges out of the rock. This canyon, on numerous occasions, …

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Granges de la Vallée Étroite

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You are now in the only inhabited village in the French part of the Vallée Étroite. There are two shelters, public fountains, a bar-restaurant and a small chapel. An absolutely lovely place!

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Vallée Étroite

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The Stretta Valley (Vallée Étroite in French, Valëstrèita in Piedmontese) is a French-Italian valley located respectively in the department of Hautes-Alpes in the northeast of the territory of the municipality …

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Saint-Véran Village

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At 2,042 meters above sea level, Saint-Véran is the highest municipality in Europe! Very pretty mountain village, with many local craft shops. It is pleasant to stroll through its streets …

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Lac Gignoux (Lago dei Sette Colori)

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Simply brilliant landscape, great

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Lake Douche

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At the heart of the PNR des Ecrins, the Lac de la Douche is located an hour and a half from the village of Monêtier-les-Bains and accessible by hiking.
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