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Forts and castles around Briançon

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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Forts and castles around Briançon

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Forts and castles around Briançon

05:10

40.5km

1,460m

Due to Briançon's strategic location on the border of Italy, several fortresses have been built over the centuries to protect the city against invaders. These forts are part of the "Forts de l'Esseillon", a series of fortifications from the 18th and 19th centuries to guard the border with Italy.

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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1.56 km

Pont d'Asfeld

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Beautiful old stone bridge over a deep gorge behind the fortress in Briançon. The bridge gives a beautiful view over the gorge, but is also worth a look itself. The …

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22.1 km

Fort du Janus

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Beautiful view from the highest point of Fort Janus, one of the most important French defenses on the border with Italy. From the top of this fort you can look out over almost all corners of the area.

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28.4 km

Fort de l'Infernet

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One of the defenses around the Briançon. Do you recognize the city streets far below in the valley?

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34.0 km

Gravel laces

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Steep but beautiful gravel climb. Sometimes rough ground and constantly steep enough to keep you busy... but with a gravel or mountain bike you can certainly cycle uphill.

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35.2 km

Ancien Fort d'Anjou

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Fort d'Anjou is part of the old defenses of Briançon to protect the city against Italian invaders.

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40.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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35.5 km

2.09 km

1.15 km

987 m

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

2.30 km

1.71 km

263 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,500 m)

Lowest point (1,220 m)

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