Briançon walks

In the footsteps of the military constructions of the Briançonnais region.

An easy hike between Vauban fortifications and the turquoise waters of Lake Pont Baldy.

An easy family hike. Caution in the mountains: children must be supervised at all times due to the presence of ravines. Round trip route in the Vauban city of Briançon. Numerous viewpoints and historical sites of great interest.

A beautiful hike starting from the centre of Briançon, offering magnificent views of the town, the valley and the famous glaciers of the Écrins massif.

For those who love aerial views, the Croix de Toulouse offers a spectacular view of Briançon.

Visit a sentry fort overlooking the five Briançon valleys.

A very pleasant walk along the banks of the Guisane canals.

Visit a chapel overlooking Briançon, offering remarkable views of the Durance valley.

This is a very interesting circular route for visiting the Poët Morand chalets, which offer remarkable views of two of the old Briançon forts: Infernet to the north and Grand Maye to the south.

A very pleasant route through a pine forest. Panoramic views of the Serre Chevalier valley, the village of Saint-Chaffrey and the Écrins mountain range.

This lovely walk showcases two remarkable features of Saint-Chaffrey: a cool path along the Torrent de la Guisane and its canal, followed by a tour of the hamlets of Chantemerle, Villard Laté and La Villette. Beautiful views of the valley and surrounding mountains complete this walk.

Loop starting from Pierre Feu. This circuit will take you to the chapels and hamlets around Puy-Saint-André, sundials and the "Décoiffées" fairy chimneys. An easy circuit, except for the descent to Pierre Feu, which has a few sections where you need to take care not to slip.

A very pleasant route along the banks of the Clarée with the discovery of a historic cave. (Please note: the path through the Ravin des Sables is currently completely destroyed, so it is advisable to reverse the direction of the hike to reach the cave.)

A magnificent walk discovering the forts that once protected Briançon from Italian invasion. Breathtaking 360° panorama.

In summer, when the Montgenèvre ski lifts are open, there is an easy walk to the Fort de l'Infernet, which offers exceptional views of the Briançon valleys from the top station of the Gondrans chairlift.

A fine walk with two passes and some very beautiful scenery. Swimming available.

Circuit opposite the magnificent peak of Rochebrune with an exceptional view of the road of the Col d'Izoard. And besides, there are chamois here!

A historic hike with a visit to two Maginot forts, a ridge walk with views of a multitude of peaks in the Écrins, Cerces, Italy and Queyras ranges, a descent to two pretty lakes and a return through a landscape of chimneys with another view of the Écrins. These are the ingredients of one of the most beautiful routes in the Briançonnais.

Lovely loop above Val-des-Prés providing a bird's eye view of the famous Clarée Valley.

An easy walk through the Swiss pine forest of Bois des Ayes above Villar-Saint-Pancrace.

Hike to one of the most beautiful ridges in the Briançonnais region, starting from the Col du Granon, allowing you to visit four peaks and revealing a beautiful panorama of the Écrins and the Cerces. The route follows a trail with some sections that may be daunting for hikers who are prone to vertigo.

This circuit has two attractions: a high point and a beautiful mountain lake. Close to the Serre-Chevalier resort. Family-friendly circuit.

A family hike starting from the Col du Granon, which allows you to discover a beautiful lake and, on the way back, magnificent views of the Ecrins.

Discover the Oules waterfall at the bottom of the Blétonnet valley, starting from Laus de Cervières.

This circular starting from Laus de Cervières leads through two very pleasant woods: Péméant and Loubatières. It is a very interesting route in hot weather as it mainly passes under the large larch trees of these two forests.

A circular route in the Serre Chevalier ski area to explore the botanical trail. The numerous information boards help you identify the various plants and trees.

This beautiful loop allows you to see Lac des Sarailles, the customs officers' hut, Lac Gignoux and Lac Noir in succession, ending at the ruined hamlet of Les Fraches. The summit of Le Chenaillet, particularly popular for its geological features, can be seen throughout this loop.

Le Chenaillet, an ancient volcano located under the ocean, is of exceptional geological interest. It is an easy hike with two lakes to discover and a 360° panoramic view of Italy, the Écrins, the Briançonnais and some of the peaks of the Queyras.

A pleasant hike in the Cervières mountains near Briançon, climbing to a summit and discovering three lakes, including the magnificent turquoise-blue Lac Gignoux. 360-degree panorama of the surrounding peaks, Izoard, Ecrins and Cerces. I recommend supplementing the description by using the Visorando app.

Hike to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Écrins, from Sirac to Meije and Cerces. Panoramic view of the Italian peaks of Piedmont and some of the peaks of Queyras.

Hike on the impressive and magnificent rocky massif of Montbrison with a passage under Les Tenailles, a legendary spot for climbers. The cross is a magnificent viewpoint. The route includes a few short off-trail sections, made easier by using the Visorando app. Moderator's note: following some difficulties encountered by a hiker, you can watch this video to get a better idea of the potential problems this route may pose.

A Franco-Italian hike to a summit offering a beautiful panorama of the Fonts and Piedmont, enhanced by the discovery of numerous lakes. As this route has several intersections, I recommend supplementing the description with the Visorando app. See also the video where I show the different intersections.

Almost perfectly pyramid-shaped when viewed from Briançon, the summit of the Grand Aréa attracts all the tourists in the valley. This means that we are never alone at the top.

This summit overlooks Montgenèvre, as well as the entire Petite Durance valley and Briançon in particular. A fort with eight turrets supporting eight cannons was built here. This colossal work, carried out by the Italian army and intended to fire heavy shells at Briançon, was useless because, at the start of the war, French artillery fire destroyed this magnificent structure. But today, the ruins, now French, stand the test of time and offer a surprising view.

A route away from the crowds, towards a summit located on the border between the Fonts de Cervières and Izoard valleys. Magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, as well as the Ecrins, Cerces and Italy.

The Briançonnais region had several hundred peasant-mines each operated by 2 to 3 people. This route lets you access two of these sites in the Guisane valley. Here you can still find remnants of these operations. It also offers stunning panoramic views of the Guisane valley and the Les Agneaux mountain. You can enjoy this in both summer and winter, with snowshoes (the southern exposure allows for rapid stabilisation of the snowpack).

This legendary summit in the Briançonnais region offers exceptional views of the Écrins, Cerces, Queyras and Italy. Please note: this is a challenging route, partly off-trail in scree, with steep slopes and exposed sections.

A low-altitude hike offering a 360° panorama of Queyras, Cerces and Briançonnais. This well-ventilated high-altitude route is ideal in hot weather.

Col de Néal and the nearby lake are part of many routes on the site. This very easy double circular path allows you to discover them and enjoy the chalets and mountain pastures that precede these places.

A beautiful, varied route with no difficulty, allowing you to discover several high-altitude lakes in stunning scenery.

A cool hike starting from the village of Les Vigneaux. The Col de la Pousterle can be reached by many routes, but this one takes the "Via Novo", the GR®50. At the pass, there is a view overlooking the Vallée de la Vallouise, and you can even see the front of the Glacier Blanc.

Long loop to explore the Clapeyto chalets, then climb above to the Terres Blanche ridge where there are several lakes. Return via the Col du Néal and theGR® 5. Well-marked trails. Following the closure of the trail that started from the cross-country ski centre, we will start from the small lake at the entrance to the campsite which is an extra kilometre on the road in summer. This hike can also be done in winter on snowshoes, starting from theGR® 5 between the cross-country ski trails.

There is a pretty little lake at an altitude of 2,500 metres and a beautiful view of the Queyras massif from the Tronchet ridge.

If you want to overlook the famous Casse Déserte, known to all cycling enthusiasts and especially fans of the Tour de France, this is the place to go.