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Forts and castles around Briançon

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Forts and castles around Briançon

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4.8

(5)

riders

Forts and castles around Briançon

05:10

40.5km

1,460m

Gravel riding

Due to Briançon's strategic location on the border of Italy, several fortresses have been built over the centuries to protect the city against invaders. These forts are part of the "Forts de l'Esseillon", a series of fortifications from the 18th and 19th centuries to guard the border with Italy.

The…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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1.56 km

Pont d'Asfeld

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The Pont d'Asfled is a stone bridge with a single arch that spans the turbulent waters of the Durance, 60 meters below.

Built in the 18th century, the bridge has …

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22.1 km

Fort Janus

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Beautiful view from the highest point of Fort Janus, one of the most important French defenses on the border with Italy. From the top of this fort you can look out over almost all corners of the area.

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28.4 km

Fort de l'Infernet

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One of the defenses around the Briançon. Do you recognize the city streets far below in the valley?

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34.0 km

Gravel laces

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Steep but beautiful gravel climb. Sometimes rough ground and constantly steep enough to keep you busy... but with a gravel or mountain bike you can certainly cycle uphill.

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35.2 km

Old Fort of Anjou

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Fort d'Anjou is part of the old defenses of Briançon to protect the city against Italian invaders.

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40.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.5 km

2.10 km

1.12 km

963 m

816 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

2.35 km

1.67 km

256 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,500 m)

Lowest point (1,220 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

11°C

2°C

80 %

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Pont d'Asfeld

Fort Janus

Fort de l'Infernet

Gravel laces

Old Fort of Anjou

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