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Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

Moderate

4.8

(21)

121

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Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

02:13

28.0km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.72 km for 217 m

After 3.30 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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806 m

Bridge Over the Durance

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A nice place with a bar and a quality restaurant next door

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1.68 km

Embrun Gate

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One of 3 old city gates

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1.85 km

View of Briançon and the Parc de la Schappe

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View of Briançon from the Vauban City, terrace overlooking the Schappe Park

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2.15 km

Asfeld Bridge and the Fortifications of Briançon

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A magnificent place where time froze in the Middle Ages! Very beautiful fortress, with a sumptuous village and these atypical streets.

The panorama of the Alps from the ramparts is absolutely magnificent.

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2.37 km

D'Asfeld bridge

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An obligatory passage to climb to the fort des têtes

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3.20 km

Vauban Fortress

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Built by Vauban on a rock overlooking the town, this structure has been modified several times over the centuries. The first fortified medieval castle of the Dauphins, it was the …

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3.35 km

Briançon

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Briançon is a French commune located in the Hautes-Alpes department (of which it is the sub-prefecture) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and historically attached to Dauphiné.

It is the center …

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3.42 km

Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas, Briançon

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Beautiful church, inside and out. And the most privileged location.

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10.1 km

Viewpoint

28.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

6.01 km

4.64 km

4.62 km

1.45 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.01 km

8.41 km

3.91 km

3.51 km

3.06 km

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (1,200 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

23°C

6°C

0 %

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Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

Bridge Over the Durance

Embrun Gate

View of Briançon and the Parc de la Schappe

Asfeld Bridge and the Fortifications of Briançon

D'Asfeld bridge

Vauban Fortress

Briançon

Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas, Briançon

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