Guided tour of the Fort des Salettes, a World Heritage Site, accompanied by guides from Briançon's Heritage Department.
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After a 25-minute climb along a stony path, you'll reach the interior of the redoubt designed by Vauban to prevent the enemy from positioning themselves on a hill overlooking the town. It was built between 1709 and 1712. It was transformed into a real fort in the 19th century.
Duration: 2h30
Please bring suitable walking shoes, water and loose clothing.
RDV : service du Patrimoine - Porte de Pignerol - Briançon, Cité Vauban
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.
After a 25-minute climb along a stony path, you'll reach the interior of the redoubt designed by Vauban to prevent the enemy from positioning themselves on a hill overlooking the town. It was built between 1709 and 1712. It was transformed into a real fort in the 19th century.
Duration: 2h30
Please bring suitable walking shoes, water and loose clothing.
RDV : service du Patrimoine - Porte de Pignerol - Briançon, Cité Vauban
The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt...
Full price: €7
Reduced price: €5
Free for under 6s
Limited number of places.
No payment on site on the day of the visit.
Booking compulsory:
on line at the Briançon Serre Chevalier tourist office website
OR
on site at the heritage department shop reception desk and at the Briançon Serre-Chevalier tourist office.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Cash
Online payment
Opening times
Opening times
On 28 April 2025
14:30 at 17:00
On 15 May 2025
14:30 at 17:00
On 29 May 2025
14:30 at 17:00
On 8 June 2025
14:30 at 17:00
On 22 June 2025
14:30 at 17:00
Location
Location
Visite: le Fort des Salettes
Service du Patrimoine - Cité Vauban, Porte de Pignerol, 05100 Briançon