Holidays in the heart of an exceptional location
Just outside Briançon, les 5 Vallées is the ultimate nature destination. With the legendary mountain passes of the Tour de France and the rugged landscapes of the Écrins National Park, our campsite is a haven for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers.The area surrounding the site offers a wide range of outdoor and white-water sports. You can explore walks and hikes suitable for all levels of fitness, from family strolls to longer hikes, from via ferrata routes to climbs up the highest peaks. In Briançon, Vauban’s spectacular fortifications are well worth a visit.
Briançon
Briançon
Cité Vauban
Briançon
Briançon
Cité Vauban
Briançon : a town fortified by Vauban and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Close to the border with Italy, at the crossroads of the Hautes-Alpes and Provence, Briançon is a fortified town set against the backdrop of the Alps. The historical significance of Briançon derives from its strategic location. For a long time, its role has been to watch over several valleys. However, it was in the 17th and 18th centuries that the town took on its present appearance, when the architect Vauban equipped it with an impressive system of fortifications.Perfectly preserved, the Cité Vauban is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With several forts built around Briançon, the Cité Vauban is a superb example of defensive architecture. Beyond its walls, you’ll find churches, fountains and more, dotted along the narrow streets that wind through it. You’ll be charmed by its famous "Gargouilles", streams that cascade down the walled town, originally created to combat devastating fires.
Vauban City
- Walks through the medieval town centre with views of the mountains.
- The historic fortifications of Briançon (listed as a heritage site).
- The town is home to a number of iconic buildings: the Porte de Pignerol, the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas, the Church of the Cordeliers, as well as cobbled streets adorned with carved gargoyles and the Asfeld Bridge…
Maison de la Géologie
Located on the outskirts of Briançon (Puy-Saint-André), it explains why the Alps are such a special place here.
Briançon
Briançon
Cité Vauban
Briançon
Briançon
Cité Vauban
Turin, Italy’s first capital
In its time, Turin was Italy’s first capital following its reunification. This former stronghold of the Dukes of Savoy inherited a diverse cultural heritage and a dynamic cultural scene from that glorious era, featuring a number of museums. Traversed by the River Po and set against the backdrop of the Alps, the city has regained its former glory following the industrial crisis of the 1980s.It has managed to preserve the Baroque buildings in its historic centre whilst developing its shops and a distinctive way of life. Football fans, for their part, won’t want to miss the chance to watch a Juventus match – the legendary Italian club.
Fort des Salettes, a military ruin in the Hautes-Alpes
Designed by Vauban on the outskirts of Briançon, Fort des Salettes was built in the early 18th century. It began life as a simple square tower before being converted into a proper fort during the July Monarchy. Perfectly preserved, the fort is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Alps.The fort is part of the fortified complex of Briançon, along with Fort des Têtes and Fort du Randouillet, which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll find many more impressive reminders of Briançon’s history on each of the peaks overlooking the town.
Briançon
Briançon
Cité Vauban
Briançon
Briançon
Cité Vauban
Montgenèvre, between Briançon and Italy
Located between Briançon and Italy, the Montgenèvre ski resort blends the charm of a traditional Alpine village with the largest international ski area. In fact, 400 kilometres of slopes await you at an altitude of 2,700 metres.Beginners will be particularly well catered for, with 50,000 m² set aside just for them. Its "Famille Montagne Plus" label reflects the facilities provided for children.
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