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Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

Hard

4.7

(3)

98

runners

Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

01:42

14.8km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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953 m

Briançon

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Briançon is a fortified city in the heart of the French Alps. At 1,326 meters above sea level it is one of the highest cities in France. Its fortifications, designed …

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1.71 km

Embrun Gate

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One of 3 old city gates

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1.90 km

Briançon

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The territory of which Briançon is the capital is called "Briançonnais"; it covers the northern part of the Hautes-Alpes department.

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2.24 km

Old Town of Briançon

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Worth seeing old town / upper town. Designed as a fortress by Vauban.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian%C3%A7on

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2.33 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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2.36 km

Climb on the old fortification of Briançon to have an exceptional view of the ancient city and the View of the old collegiate church
Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas.

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2.46 km

Fortress of Briançon

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Impressive walls to defend the citadel

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10.1 km

View of Briançon

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Nice point of view over the city, pleasant path

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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

2.94 km

1.45 km

980 m

918 m

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

2.50 km

2.34 km

2.07 km

723 m

408 m

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