Visit: the Fort des Trois Têtes

The tour will give you the chance to explore the Fort des Trois Têtes, a major structure within Briançon’s 18th-century fortified belt. As the commanding centre of the fortified system, the Fort des Trois Têtes is a fully self-sufficient town capable of accommodating up to 1,500 soldiers. Duration: 2 hours Meeting point: the shooting range car park To ensure the tour starts on time, please allow plenty of time for your journey and parking There are two ways to get to the fort’s shooting range: By car: From the Heritage Office, Cité Vauban, take Avenue Baldenberger, then turn left onto Avenue de la Libération, followed by Avenue de la République. At the very bottom, at the first roundabout, go straight on; at the next one, turn left onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle. At the next roundabout, turn left and left again at the end of the street, then immediately right at the roundabout towards the Col d’Izoard. Pass through the hamlet of Fontchristiane. A few hundred metres past the hamlet’s exit sign, take the road on the left, at the bend just before the recycling centre. Caution: reduced visibility, dangerous junction. Continue along the road which climbs through the fortifications. Head for the firing range via a platform used as a car park, where there is a long concrete and timber barrack. On foot from the upper town, via the path leading from the Asfeld Bridge, allow 45 minutes for the climb. The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of visitors. Tours are guaranteed for groups of two or more people. The fort has no water or public toilets. Please bring suitable mountain clothing and footwear.