Snowshoeing through Vauban's fortifications
Presentation
A walk through the forest will give you an insight into the Briançonnais landscape, the tracks left by wildlife in the snow and a chance to visit one of the major works of the fortified barrier.
A Nature and Heritage snowshoe outing in and around Vauban's World Heritage-listed fortifications, supervised by Terres de Trek mountain guides and Heritage Department guide-lecturers.
The route will depend on the snow conditions.
In short
- To which public :
- adults
- children à partir de 8 ans
- Rates :
- paying
- Conditions to practice the activity :
- minimum age 8 ans
- required sport level :
- accessible to everyone
- Not recommended, not suitable :
- persons with reduced mobility
- children under 8 ans
- people with mobility problems
- Meeting points :
- Briançon - parking sous la Communication Y à Fontchristiane
- meeting points GPS coordinates :
- Latitude : 44.89221158769157
- Longitude : 6.650086641311646
- Duration :
- 2:30
- Concerning ticketing :
- REDUCED RATE ON PROOF for: students, job seekers, French RSA beneficiaries, large families, disabled persons, OT guest card, Heritage Pass, Monumental partnership!
- VALID PROOF OF IDENTITY MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE GUIDE BEFORE THE VISIT, WITHOUT PROOF OF IDENTITY ACCESS TO THE VISIT WILL BE REFUSED AND THE VISIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED
Full description
- The advantages :
- The guide knows all the facets of Briançon
- He is at your disposal. Do not hesitate to ask him questions
- the guide's explanations are aimed at adults and can also be adapted to a young audience
Please note
- Ticket sales :
- You can buy tickets online or at Serre Chevalier Briançon Tourist office
- Equipment provided :
- snowshoes and poles
- Equipment required :
- water bottle
- rucksack
- warm and/or waterproof clothing
- bonnet, gants imperméables
- chaussures imperméables adaptées à la marche en raquettes
- The price includes :
- supervision by a guide
- supervision by a guide
- entrée dans un fort
- le matériel : raquettes + bâtons
- transfert des personnes non véhiculées sur le lieu de rendez-vous (dans la limite des places disponibles)
- The price does not include :
- snacks
- water
- Important point :
- non-cancellable, non-refundable
- telephone contact in case of problems before leaving for the activity 06 67 91 90 55
- outdoor/indoor visits subject to weather conditions. They start on time whatever the weather
- the guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of the visitors
- Tours are available for groups of minimum : 5 personnes
- Recommended parking :
- Briançon - parking gratuit sous la Communication Y
FICHE_INFO_SIMPLE_LIBELLE_DESTINATION
Porte de Pignerol
Cité Vauban
05100
BRIANCON
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 44.89219
Longitude : 6.65037