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Briançon

Recommended by 130 road cyclists out of 133

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Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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1. Loop 3: Col de l'Izoard via Case Déserte – Queyras Mountains

98.8km

05:53

2,320m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Briançon to Col de l'Echelle and the Italian border

43.4km

02:07

630m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Col de Montgenèvre – Briançon loop from Briançon

87.0km

04:43

1,710m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Fabrizio Garofolo

July 30, 2025

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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Andrea Alessandrini 'Travelsbeer'

August 18, 2023

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.

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Mi.ri.

March 4, 2020

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 master builder Vauban in the 18th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Briançon has a remarkable number of military buildings built between the 18th and 20th centuries to reinforce the city's defense system. A tour of the city reveals the upper town or the Vauban citadel, the heart of Briançon, which is overlooked by the castle, and also the various surrounding fortifications such as Fort Salettes, Fort Trois Têtes or Fort Randouillet.

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David W

November 4, 2022

Briançon is an excellent starting point for various cycle routes. You can go northwest to the Col du Galibier, east to the Col de l'Izoard, north to the Col de l'Echelle and Italy, and south to Guillestre.

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Cristian

October 26, 2020

From Briancon we leave for the big climbs, beautiful town, from here towards the most beautiful peaks!

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Olli Kähkönen

March 10, 2020

Brandon is the highest located town in France. A gateway to the Serre Chevalier ski region, and also for the cols Galibier, Lautaret and Izoard for cyclists.

Omar Di Felice

July 25, 2020

My favorite medieval village in the heart of the Alps. The perfect “basecamp” where start for amazing tours across the alps

Uwe

August 9, 2022

Nice town, wonderful climb (or descent) on the west ramp to Montgenèvre.

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Bubu

March 22, 2025

It is best to leave early in the morning to avoid the heavy traffic and trucks that use the road. The scenery is magnificent.

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Popeye

June 14, 2025

Easy roll of the legs from Le Monetier les Bains - looping around Briancon

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Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Porte d'Embrun

Vue sur Briançon et l'ancienne collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas

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Ancien Fort d'Anjou

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Serre des Aigles

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Climb to Col du Granon

Fortificazioni Vauban

Torrent de la Cerveyrette

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Briançon

1. Loop 3: Col de l'Izoard via Case Déserte – Queyras Mountains

2. Briançon to Col de l'Echelle and the Italian border

3. Col de Montgenèvre – Briançon loop from Briançon

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