Visit XXL of the “Fort des Trois Têtes“ and “Fort Dauphin“
Presentation
VISIT XXL FORTS DES TÊTES AND DAUPHIN
This 2-in-1 tour takes you inside Fort Dauphin.
Built in the 18th century, this structure follows the shape of the plateau on which it was built. It was designed to protect the Fort des Têtes.
To fulfil this mission, it housed around a hundred men and a stockpile of gunpowder. Its history during the Second World War will be recounted before the visit continues to the Trois Têtes fort.
Commanding the fortified system designed by Vauban, the Fort des Trois Têtes was built after his death.
A veritable autonomous town, the fort could house up to 1,500 soldiers to ensure the defence of Briançon.
Built in the 18th century, this structure follows the shape of the plateau on which it was built. It was designed to protect the Fort des Têtes.
To fulfil this mission, it housed around a hundred men and a stockpile of gunpowder. Its history during the Second World War will be recounted before the visit continues to the Trois Têtes fort.
Commanding the fortified system designed by Vauban, the Fort des Trois Têtes was built after his death.
A veritable autonomous town, the fort could house up to 1,500 soldiers to ensure the defence of Briançon.
In short
- To which public :
- For all
- Rates :
- paying
- Not recommended, not suitable :
- people with mobility problems
- Meeting points :
- Shooting range - Fort des 3 têtes D902 Towards the Izoard Pass
- meeting points GPS coordinates :
- Latitude : 44.8947604014261
- Longitude : 6.654316260604851
- Duration :
- 3 hours
- About ticketing :
- REDUCED RATE ON PROOF for: students, job seekers, French RSA beneficiaries, large families, disabled persons
- 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
Advantages
- 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 required :
- water bottle
- hat, sunglasses, sun cream
- warm clothes, closed shoes like trainers or hiking boots
- The price includes :
- visit with a guide-lecturer
- Important point :
- non-cancellable, non-refundable
- 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 : 2 personnes
- Recommended parking :
- Briançon-Champ de tir-Fort des 3 têtes D902 direction col d'Izoard
Availability and Rates
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Porte de Pignerol
Cité Vauban
05100
BRIANCON
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 44.89475
Longitude : 6.65432