Briançon is a city in Hautes Alpes near to the Italian border.

Travel to Briançon - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Briançon

The closest airports are :

  • Grenoble airport (lowcost airport)[2h45 by car]
  • Lyon [3h by car]
  • Milan(Italy)[2h40 by car]

By Train

There is a train station in Briançon.

  • the main line is Marseille-Briançon.
  • A night train comes from Paris.

If you want to come by TGV(high speed train) from Lyon or Paris, the most efficient way is to take the Paris-Milan line and to step out at Oulx, Italy. Then there is a bus (30 mn) to Briançon.

By car

  • If you come from Grenoble, you have to take the D1091 and cross the Lautaret pass.
  • If you come from Italy, you have to take the SS24 and cross the Montgenèvre pass.
  • If you come from South (Marseille, Sisteron) you have to take the highway A51/E712, then the N85 to gap and the N94 to Briançon.

Buses to Briançon

There is a bus from Grenoble to Briançon (2/day) and a bus from Marseille and Gap to Briançon.

Tours and Getting around Briançon

Briançon tourist attractions and sightseeing

Fortifications built by Vauban in the 17th century to defend the region from the Austrians

Briançon city tours

Wintersports sports

Briançon is a part of the famous ski resort Serre-Chevalier.

Hiking

Briançon souvenirs and shopping

Briançon Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Restaurants aren't that plentiful in Briançon; there are several pizza places but only a few french eateries.

The restaurant le Panicaut on Rue Centrale does a good 3-course menu for around €32, and is run by a pleasant French Woman.

Briançon nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Briançon cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Contact

Get out

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