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Fabrizio Garofolo
July 30, 2025
Road cycling
The territory of which Briançon is the capital is called "Briançonnais"; it covers the northern part of the Hautes-Alpes department.
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•Travelsbeer (Travel Blog)
August 18, 2023
Road cycling
Briançon is the highest town in France, at 1,326 metres. It is located in the middle of five valleys and is the perfect base for undertaking four passes: Izoard, Lautaret, Galibier and Montgenèvre.
This town of art and history, fortified by the master builder Vauban in the 18th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a remarkable number of military buildings. The heart of the town is the Vauban citadel, which overlooks the castle.
This town of art and history, fortified by the master builder Vauban in the 18th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a remarkable number of military buildings. The heart of the town is the Vauban citadel, which overlooks the castle.
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•Mi.ri.
March 4, 2020
Road cycling
Briançon is the highest town in France, at an altitude of 1326m and is right in the middle of five valleys. This city of art and history, fortified by the …
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