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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

Moderate

4.7

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124

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Embrun Gate – Vauban Fortress loop from Briançon

02:10

27.7km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.72 km for 165 m

After 2.98 km for 227 m

After 3.61 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

806 m

Bridge Over the Durance

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A nice place with a bar and a quality restaurant next door

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2

1.68 km

Embrun Gate

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One of 3 old city gates

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3

1.85 km

View of Briançon from the Vauban City, terrace overlooking the Schappe Park

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4

2.15 km

A magnificent place where time froze in the Middle Ages! Very beautiful fortress, with a sumptuous village and these atypical streets.

The panorama of the Alps from the ramparts is absolutely magnificent.

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5

2.37 km

D'Asfeld bridge

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An obligatory passage to climb to the fort des têtes

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6

3.09 km

Briançon

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Briançon is a French commune located in the Hautes-Alpes department (of which it is the sub-prefecture) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and historically attached to Dauphiné.

It is the center …

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3.47 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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3.63 km

Fortress of Briançon

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Impressive walls to defend the citadel

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10.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

27.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

5.34 km

5.28 km

4.37 km

1.45 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.26 km

8.69 km

3.64 km

3.06 km

2.89 km

149 m

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (1,200 m)

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Monday 12 October

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