One of Europe’s highest towns, Briançon is a fascinating historic community, well worth the winding journey to the snowy peaks of the Hautes-Alpes at 1,326 metres. Accommodation options range from simple family-run hotels to gorgeous private chalets, perfect for winter ski trips or summer hiking adventures with family and friends. With the best places to stay in Briançon set near the heart of town, you’ll be within walking distance of all the main sites.
Surrounded by star-shaped 18th-century fortifications built to withstand an Austrian attack, Briançon owes its imposing appearance to military engineer Sebastian de Vauban. Take a guided walking tour through the Cité Vauban and admire the Church of Notre-Dame, the Place d’Armes and the Church of the Cordeliers, alongside pastel-painted homes and hotels. Marvel at expansive views from the Fort des Trois Têtes, Fort des Salettes and Fort du Randouillet before picking a perch in a cosy Alpine eatery.
Winter travellers can enjoy the Serre Chevalier Valley ski area’s 250 kilometres of slopes, dominated by craggy Mont Propel and famous for long blue and red runs. If you’re in the area during the summer, the La Croix de Toulouse hiking trail and the dense Grimp'in Forest are brilliant for long walks. Curl up at one of the best places to stay in Briançon for a well-deserved fireside glass of wine or two in the evening.
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Briançon
A cosy hotel set within a National Park. Rooms are full of character with wooden panel walls, beams and alpine furnishings. A terrace to enjoy spectacular views, superb regional dishes, and minutes from ski lifts and walking routes. Family friendly, great value, and lots to do in the mountains.
