Would you like to discover Briançon, a town nestled in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes where history and mountains meet at every corner? Briançon is easily accessible by train from Paris and other major European cities. Here's our guide to an iodized weekend 100% by train, where heritage, gastronomy and Alpine panoramas come together, without planes or cars.
From Paris you have two main options for getting to Briançon by train:
From Marseille the route is direct by TER for a period of 4h40 about.
From Lyon you can take a TGV to Valence then a TER direct Lyon/Valence → Briançon during the winter season.
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A city of art and history, Briançon is known for its rich heritage and its fortifications, which are listed as a World Heritage site. UNESCO World Heritage. But what makes it unique is that it's also a ski resort in the heart of the city (very rare in Europe).
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If you like to ski, you can take the gondola down to the center of the resort!
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If you prefer mountain hiking, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities, you'll find that from numerous shelters are easily accessible from Briançon summer and winter alike.
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And if you have a few days to spare, you can also take the opportunity to discover the Hautes-Alpes' most beautiful towns and villages just a stone's throw from Briançon!
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You can also explore other cities in France:
This guide is produced in partnership with the tourism office:
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