Description
Take a guided tour of the Randouillet fort, a World Heritage site, in the company of guide-lecturers from Briançon's Heritage Department.
Let the gunpowder do the talking in an 18th-century fort! After a climb through the heart of the forest, offering exceptional panoramic views, you'll visit the Randouillet fort, a major structure perched on its rocky outcrop. You'll then be treated to a demonstration of black powder firing using a period flintlock pistol.
Duration: approx. 2h45
RDV: Champ de Tir car park, Briançon
Please plan your journey and parking times in advance so that the tour leaves on time
2 ways of getting to the Champ de Tir car park:
-By car: From the Cité Vauban heritage centre, take avenue Baldenberger, then left to join avenue de la Libération and then avenue de la République. At the bottom of the hill, at the first roundabout, go straight ahead and at the next roundabout, turn left into Avenue du Général de Gaulle. At the next roundabout, turn left and left again at the end of the road, then immediately right at the roundabout towards the Col d'Izoard. Drive through the hamlet of Fontchristiane. A few hundred metres after the exit sign for the hamlet, take the road on the left, in the bend just before the waste centre.
Caution: reduced visibility, dangerous crossing. Continue on the road that climbs up through the fortifications. Reach the firing range on a platform used as a car park, where there is a long concrete and wooden barrack.
-On foot: from the upper town, take the path leading from the Asfeld bridge, a 40-minute climb.
The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of visitors.
Tours are available for groups of 2 or more.
The fort has no water or public toilets. Please bring suitable mountain clothing and footwear.

















