Forts and castles around Briançon
Forts and castles around Briançon
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Forts and castles around Briançon
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40.5km
1,460m
Gravel riding
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.
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Last updated: July 5, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.56 km
Pont d'Asfeld
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Built in the 18th century, the bridge has …
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22.1 km
Fort Janus
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28.4 km
Fort de l'Infernet
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34.0 km
Gravel laces
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35.2 km
Old Fort of Anjou
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40.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
35.5 km
2.10 km
1.12 km
963 m
816 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
36.2 km
2.35 km
1.67 km
256 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,500 m)
Lowest point (1,220 m)
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February 21, 2023
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.
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June 30, 2023
Hi @Simon Rosmolen I plan to do a gravel ride soon inspired by this route. Can I cycle the route the other way around? So I would leave from Briancon towards Izoard and reach Fort Janus via Col des Gondrans. Then descend towards Montgenevre. Can this descent be done with a gravel bike? I ride with 40mm tires.
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