Guided tour of the Fort du Château, a World Heritage site, with the Briançon Heritage Department's guide-lecturers.
The highest point of the Vauban town, at an altitude of 1,400 m at the level of the statue of La France, the former fortified castle of Briançon was the subject of numerous projects that led to its transformation into a real fort in the 19th century.
Enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Briançonnais valleys, the World Heritage forts and the town during your visit.
Duration: 2h
RDV: At the Musée de la Mine on the chemin de ronde - Briançon, Cité Vauban
To ensure that your tour departs on time, please allow plenty of time for travel and parking
The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of visitors.
Bring shoes suitable for walking, water and loose-fitting clothing. There are many steps during the tour.
Tours are available for groups of 2 people or more.
Access to the Château is via a 15-minute climb. Bring suitable footwear.
Enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Briançonnais valleys, the World Heritage forts and the town during your visit.
Duration: 2h
RDV: At the Musée de la Mine on the chemin de ronde - Briançon, Cité Vauban
To ensure that your tour departs on time, please allow plenty of time for travel and parking
The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of visitors.
Bring shoes suitable for walking, water and loose-fitting clothing. There are many steps during the tour.
Tours are available for groups of 2 people or more.
Access to the Château is via a 15-minute climb. Bring suitable footwear.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
Full price: €7
Reduced price: €5
Free for under 6s
Spaces limited to 15 people.
No payment on site on the day of the visit.
Booking required online at the Briançon Serre Chevalier tourist office website or on site at the heritage service reception and shop and at the Briançon Serre Chevalier tourist office.
Reduced price: €5
Free for under 6s
Spaces limited to 15 people.
No payment on site on the day of the visit.
Booking required online at the Briançon Serre Chevalier tourist office website or on site at the heritage service reception and shop and at the Briançon Serre Chevalier tourist office.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Cash
Online paymentOpening times
Opening times
On 13 April 2026
- 14:30 at 16:30
On 30 April 2026
- 14:30 at 16:30
On 14 May 2026
- 14:30 at 16:30
On 28 May 2026
- 14:30 at 16:30
On 5 June 2026
- 14:30 at 16:30
On 19 June 2026
- 14:30 at 16:30
Each tuesday from 23 June 2026 until 30 June 2026
- 14:30 at 16:30
Location
Location
Contact Visite: le Fort du Château
- www.ville-briancon.fr
- reservation.serre-chevalier.com
Access
Access
- Meeting point: Musée de la Mine on the Chemin de Ronde - Briançon, Cité Vauban. About a 5-minute walk from the Porte de Pignerol, take the footpath that winds its way up to the Musée de la Mine.
