{"id":10808,"date":"2017-07-24T16:11:42","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T16:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeazur.com\/?page_id=10808"},"modified":"2019-04-11T14:30:16","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T14:30:16","slug":"briancon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/holidays\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/briancon","title":{"rendered":"Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier &#8211; Travel Guide, Activities &#038; Accommodation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"locationimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/briancon-travel-guide-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier - An Active Holiday Guide\" title=\"Ard\u00e8che - An Active Holiday Guide\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10745 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/briancon-travel-guide-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier - An Active Holiday Guide\" title=\"Ard\u00e8che - An Active Holiday Guide\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10745\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier &#8211; An Active Holiday Guide<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Perched at 1,350 m above sea level in the Hautes-Alpes, Briancon is a picturesque mountain town in a spectacular setting. Enjoy stunning views of the Vauban Fortifications, the snowcapped Ecrins Peaks and Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e, one of the \u2018must see\u2019 <em>Grands Sites de France<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#holidays\">HOLIDAYS<\/a> | <a href=\"#highlights\">HIGHLIGHTS<\/a> | <a href=\"#activities\">ACTIVITIES<\/a> | <a href=\"#accommodation\">ACCOMMODATION<\/a> | <a href=\"#gallery\">GALLERY<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Thrill-seekers will be in their element here with summer mountain sports, air sports and winter sports all on offer. Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, rafting, kayaking, canyoning, rock climbing, paragliding, skiing, snow kiting, ice climbing, you name it you can do it in Brian\u00e7on, and all with a backdrop of jaw-dropping beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Being the highest city in Europe, a visit to Brian\u00e7on is one to tick off the bucket list. The drive up to Brian\u00e7on is dramatic in itself with hairpin bends skirting sheer drops and tumbling waterfalls. Snow-capped peaks, thick forests and blue sky inspire you to breath deep and enjoy the outdoors. With so much to see and do, Brian\u00e7on is a perfect destination for an unforgettable active holiday.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"holidays\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Active Holidays in Brian\u00e7on<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve teamed up with the best active holiday companies to help you organise an unforgettable trip to Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier:<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var SABAI = SABAI || {}; SABAI.isRTL =  false; SABAI.domain = \"\"; SABAI.path = \"\/\";<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\njQuery(document).ready(function($) {\nSABAI.init($(\"#sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1\"));\n});\n<\/script>\n<div id=\"sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1\" class=\"sabai sabai-embed\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\njQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n    $(SABAI).bind('sabaipopstate', function (e, state) {\n        if (state.container !== '#sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1' || state.target !== '.sabai-directory-listings-container') return;\n\n        var url = 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        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sabai-directory-custom-fields\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sabai-navigation sabai-navigation-bottom sabai-clearfix\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"highlights\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"practicalfull\">\n<h2>Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier Visitor Highlights<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<div id=\"attachment_10833\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[10808]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10833\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10833 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Catherine Blaisius\ufeff<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e<\/h3>\n<p>Heading north-east out of Brian\u00e7on on the Route d&#8217;Italie the mountain scenery is breathtaking. On the road up to Val-des-Pr\u00e9s you enter the Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e, surely a contender for the most beautiful valley in France. The crystal clear waters of the Clar\u00e9e river carve their way through the jagged peaks of the Massif des Cerces. Hiking, mountain biking, climbing and kayaking are all popular activities in La Clar\u00e9e. Camping Huttopia has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/directory\/listing\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes\">a range of accommodation right on the river<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_8852\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[10808]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8852\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8852 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/directory\/listing\/ski-connections-ski-snowboard-school-serre-chevalier\">SKI CONNECTIONS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Serre Chevalier Ski Resort<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy 250 km of pistes at the large ski-resort of Serre Chavalier Vall\u00e9e Briancon. Bordering the Ecrins National Park in the wild Oisans region of the French Alps, the Serre Chavalier valley stretches for 15 km from Brian\u00e7on to Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains. Around the Alpine town of Brian\u00e7on, you can explore picturesque villages like Chantermerle, Villeneuve and Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains. Summer activities include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, wild swimming, and paragliding.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_10810\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[10808]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10810\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10810 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ludo-sport-aventure.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ludo Sport Aventure<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3>La T\u00e9l\u00e9cabine du Prorel<\/h3>\n<p>Running from July to August in the Summer, the La T\u00e9l\u00e9cabine du Prorel is a cable car you can catch a ride from Avenue Rene Froger, up to Le Prorel \u2013 one of the highest points of Le Grand Serre Chevalier mountain range. From the summit of 2556m, take a stroll while enjoying panoramic views over Briancon.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_10811\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[10808]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10811\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" title=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10811 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" title=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Flickr | @lain G<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Vieille Ville<\/h3>\n<p>The Vieille Ville&#8217;s narrow streets are great for ambling. The main street, la Grande Rue, is also known as the Grande Gargouille (great gargoyle) because of the drain that gushes down the middle of it. There are fountains spraying everywhere in the old part of town. From Avenue Vauban you get spectacular views over the snow-capped peaks of the Ecrins national park.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_10812\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[10808]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10812\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gravity Gates MTB event in Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gravity Gates MTB event in Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Thibaud Blais<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Fort du Chateau<\/h3>\n<p>The 18th-century Castle Fort sits imposingly above the Vieille Ville. During summer, guided visits can be organised via the tourist office. In recent years the fort has hosted the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gravitygates.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gravity Gates MTB event<\/a> where downhill riders pitch their wits against an urban downhill track in a unique setting. Fast and steep with huge jumps, it&#8217;s not for the faint hearted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"activities\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"practicalfull\">\n<h2>Outdoor Activities in Brian\u00e7on<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Brian\u00e7on is an outdoor sports Mecca of the Southern Alps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#mtb\">Mountain Biking<\/a> | <a href=\"#road-cycling\">Road Cycling<\/a> | <a href=\"#hiking\">Hiking<\/a> | <a href=\"#rafting\">Rafting<\/a> | <a href=\"#canyoning\">Canyoning<\/a> | <a href=\"#climbing\">Rock Climbing<\/a> | <a href=\"#via-ferrata\">Via Ferrata<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#paragliding\">Paragliding<\/a> | <a href=\"#skiing\">Skiing &#038; Snowboarding<\/a> | <a href=\"#snow-kiting\">Snow Kiting<\/a> | <a href=\"#ice-climbing\">Ice Climbing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In summer, rafting, mountain biking, rafting, canyoning, rock climbing and paragliding can all be organised through local operators. In winter, there&#8217;s skiing on the slopes of Le Grand Serre Chevalier, the mountain range that stretches from Brian\u00e7on to Le Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains, 15 km to the north.<br \/>\n<a id=\"mtb\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Mountain Biking<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg\" alt=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" title=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10794 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg\" alt=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" title=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><em>XC mountain biking in the Serre Chevalier valley | \u00a9 R\u00e9mi Fabr\u00e8gue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The forested valleys and mountain ridges surrounding Brian\u00e7on are great for mountain biking. For beginners and families, there are good tracks following the rivers along the valley floor. For more experienced riders there&#8217;s the epic Balcons de Serre Chevalier and Chemin du Roy cross-country trails. A highlight for Enduro riders is the ride down from the Col de Granon into the Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e. Downhillers can head to the bike parks of Serre Chevalier, Puy-Saint-Vincent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/french-alps\/les-deux-alpes\">Les 2 Alpes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Serre Chevalier<\/h4>\n<p>Ride hundreds of kilometres of outstanding trails at the Serre Chevalier bikepark. There&#8217;s everything from hair-raising downhill tracks to epic cross-country singletrack and Enduro trails. All levels are catered for from beginners and families to gravity stoke addicts. Experienced riders can rent bikes and strike out on their own, whilst beginners in need of guidance can join an organised tour.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/serre-chevalier\">Check out our guide to mountain biking in Serre Chevalier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Montgen\u00e8vre<\/h4>\n<p>The Montgen\u00e8vre bike park covers an area from 1860 m to a whopping 2760 m in altitude. Choose from 15 mountain bike trails, including 4 enduro and downhill tracks. Beginners and experienced riders can tackle trails of all levels including; green, blue, red and black tracks and 2 discovery areas.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/montgenevre\">Check out our guide to mountain biking in Montgen\u00e8vre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Regional Parc du Queyras<\/h4>\n<p>South of Briancon, in the regional Parc du Queyras, you&#8217;ll find 354 km of cross-country mountain biking trails. Plus there&#8217;s a bike park with chairlift access to downhill and enduro tracks. Enjoy rides along scenic ridges, flowy singletrack descents and heart-pumping climbs. This is southern Alpine mountain biking at its best.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/queyras\">Check out our guide to mountain biking in the Queyras<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"road-cycling\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Road Cycling<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg\" alt=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" title=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10813 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg\" alt=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" title=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Taking on the Col d&#8217;Izoard cycle climb | \u00a9 Flickr &#8211; will_cyclist<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Amongst roadies, Briancon and its surrounding cols need no introduction. There&#8217;s a huge amount of great riding for the road cycling enthusiast and it&#8217;s little wonder why this is a regular stop on the Tour de France. High altitude and steep, this is lung-busting terrain, but the sunshine, awe-inspiring scenery and epic descents more than make up for the thigh burn. Pedal your way up endless switchbacks alongside snow-capped peaks and tumbling glaciers and look down on picturesque villages nestled in the valley below.<\/p>\n<h4>Col du Galibier (2645 m)<\/h4>\n<p>The Col du Galibier is one of the most stunning passes in the Alps. You will need all your energy to conquer this climb, but will reap great rewards at the top with views of glaciers and jagged peaks of the Ecrins National Park.<\/p>\n<h4>Col d\u2019Izoard (2361 m)<\/h4>\n<p>Experience contrasting landscapes on a road cycle climb to the Col d\u2019Izoard. A notorious ride, your ascent will be through magnificent forest of larches and the descent will pass by the \u2018desert creek\u2019, which some say resembles the moon!<\/p>\n<h4>Col du Granon (2413 m)<\/h4>\n<p>Cycle the Col du Granon, to experience where some of the legendary greats like Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Fausto Coppi and many more may have rode. Having been part of the Tour de France, you can experience a ride of a lifetime with exquisite views over the Valley of Guisane, the Meije, the Barre des Ecrins and the Pelvoux.<\/p>\n<h4>Col du Lautaret (2058 m)<\/h4>\n<p>The 27.5 km ascent to the Col du Lautaret is another epic ride, taken on by many of the greats in the Tour de France. After all your efforts, enjoy a well-deserved rest at the summit in one of the many places to drink and eat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"hiking\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Hiking<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10814 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Hiking beneath the Pointe de la Saume | \u00a9 Flickr &#8211; D.Goodson<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With over 370 km if hiking trails to discover in Serre Chevalier alone, Briancon is a great place to be based for a walking holiday.<\/p>\n<p>There are 3 GR (Grande Randonn\u00e9e) multi-day treks that cross the region; the GR50 &#8211; Tour du Haut Dauphin\u00e9, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/hiking\/french-alps\/tour-des-ecrins-gr54\">GR54 &#8211; Tour des Ecrins<\/a>, and the GR5 which goes from Brian\u00e7on to Nice.<\/p>\n<p>Serre Chevalier is also on the celebrated Via Alpina which starts on Italy&#8217;s Adriatic coast and winds its way through the Alps and back down to Monaco on the Med.<\/p>\n<p>Other good walks include the Tour du Lac du Combeynot in the Ecrins National Park and the famous Chemin du Roy, overlooking the valley from Le Lauzet to Granon. There are also a number of lakes that are good to hike up to, accessible either from the Serre Chevalier Valley or the Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e. These include, Lac de l\u2019Oule, Lac de Cristol, Grand Lac, and Lac de la Douche.<\/p>\n<p>The Queyras Natural Regional Park to the south has more fantastic walking.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"rafting\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" title=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10818 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" title=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Rafting the mighty Guisane River | \u00a9 Vincent Trenson<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on&#8217;s location at the junction of 4 valleys makes it <strong>one of the French Alps&#8217; premier paddling destinations<\/strong>. There&#8217;s an excellent choice of whitewater from class 2+ to class 5 within a short drive of the centre. Popular stretches of river for rafting and kayaking include the Upper and Lower Guisane, the Romanche and the upper Durance. You&#8217;ll find companies running commercial trips on all the main descents. Most runs are pretty challenging making them ideal for thrill-seekers looking for a blast of adrenaline.<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of rafting companies operating around Brian\u00e7on. The Upper and Lower Guisane are the most popular runs and almost always have enough water to paddle. In early summer head up to the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vall%C3%A9e_de_la_Clar%C3%A9e\" target=\"_blank\">Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e<\/a> and paddle the mellow class 3 lower Clar\u00e9e as a warm up and the solid class 4 middle Clar\u00e9e once you&#8217;ve got your confidence up.<\/p>\n<p>Another early season highlight is the Onde, a beautiful technical forest run to the south of Brian\u00e7on. From July onwards there&#8217;s not enough water, but later in the summer, the Romanche and the V\u00e9n\u00e9in, 2 full-on alpine boulder blasting rivers come into their own.<\/p>\n<p>In hot weather, the glacier fed Gyr should be running. It&#8217;s a short but technically difficult Alpine roller-coaster of a run.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"canyoning\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Canyoning<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Canyoning at the Fournel canyon near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10820 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Canyoning at the Fournel canyon near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Canyoning at the Fournel canyon near Brian\u00e7on | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-auberge-saint-martin\">Auberge Saint Martin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Canyoning enthusiats will love the weathered landscaped in the Canyon du Fournel. Located above the Argentiere la Bessee in the Valley of Fournel, this canyon offers a variety of rock faces and aquatic areas. Expect to slide, jump, swim and descend into craggy canyons and enjoy plenty of scenic views. Being a beginner level canyon, you will need 1.5-2 hours to complete the experience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"climbing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rock Climbing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Climbing at the Alpe du Pin waterfall in the Ecrins National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10108 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Climbing at the Alpe du Pin waterfall in the Ecrins National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Climbing at Alpe du Pin in the Ecrins National Park | \u00a9 Flickr \u2013 Bob<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re into climbing and you&#8217;re lucky enough to be in Briancon at the end of July, you&#8217;ll be able to watch the climbing greats battle it out at the IFSC World Cup. Drawing in around 10,000 spectators every year, this free event is a must see and you may even pick up some tips from the pros.<\/p>\n<p>With so many great climbing spots to choose from, Briancon is a top spot for a climbing holiday. The Hautes Alps is renowned for its sunny weather, and the length of the climbing season reflects this. The imposing 4000 m peak of the Massif des Ecrins dominates this area, alongside many other 3000 metre plus peaks attracting rock climbers and mountaineers from all over Europe.<\/p>\n<p>In the Durance Valley there are around 75 crags, with routes graded for all abilities. If bouldering is your thing,  and excellent bouldering near Ailefroide.<\/p>\n<p>If you want big wall climbing, head to La Croix de Toulouse for a steep 390 m ascent and 800 m of length. On the way up, enjoy magnificent views over the Briancon Valley which only gets better the higher you go!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"via-ferrata\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Via Ferrata<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10826 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on | \u00a9 ActiveAzur.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on is the birthplace of via ferrata in France. There are 11 routes in close proximity to the town. There are 2 routes in Brian\u00e7on itself, 3 routes in the Guisane valley, 2 routes in Argenti\u00e8re-la-Bess\u00e9e, 2 routes in Puy Saint Vincent and 1 in Freissini\u00e8res.<\/p>\n<p>Via Ferrata de l&#8217;Ar\u00e8te de la Schappe in Briancon provides a great introduction to the sport. At 175 m in length you can enjoy some great views but without the commitment of a longer route.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a challenge, head to the Via Ferrata de la Croix de Toulouse in Briancon. 800 m in length, the climb is lengthy but you&#8217;re rewarded with an exceptional panorama over Briancon.<\/p>\n<p>The Via Ferrata du Rocher Blanc in Serre Chevalier Chantemerle is good for mixed ability groups as there are two routes suitable for different levels. Choose the route on the right for an easier time, or go left for a more physical and aerial challenge.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"paragliding\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Paragliding<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10817 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier | \u00a9 Flickr &#8211; Gerard Borel<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fly high above a snowy peak, catch a thermal up to cloud base and go wing to wing with the eagles &#8211; that&#8217;s paragliding in Brian\u00e7on and the Serre Chevalier Valley. There are lots of dedicated summer and winter take off and landing sites throughout the Serre Chevalier Valley, in the Ecrins National Park and at the Col du Galibier.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve always dreamed of giving paragliding a go, you&#8217;re in the right place, there are loads of companies offering tandem flights. The cost is around 95 euros for a standard flight or you can pay a bit more for an acrobatic or proximity flight. If you decide paragliding is your thing and you want to take up the sport, you&#8217;ll find paragliding schools offering intro courses or a complete series of lessons. Kids from age 7 can go tandem but you need to be at least 14 for lessons.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"skiing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Skiing &#038; Snowboarding<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" title=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10819 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" title=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf-serrechevalier-villeneuve.com\" target=\"_blank\">ESF Serre Chevalier<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to Serre Chevalier Vallee Briancon from December 2017 to April 2018, you can enjoy 410 hectares of skiable terrain which is one of the largest ski areas in Europe. With 81 tracks to choose from, you can experience expert slopes at high altitudes, easier trails in the forests of Larches and fun, discovery play areas for younger members of the family.<\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on is located near some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/ski-resorts\/french-alps\">the best ski resorts in the southern French Alps<\/a>. Serre Chevalier, which links 13 villages is the largest ski resort in the southern French Alps and there&#8217;s direct access from Brian\u00e7on via the T\u00e9l\u00e9cabine du Prorel. The resort offers some great skiing for all abilities with tree runs, lots of varied terrain and a massive natural snow park.<\/p>\n<p>Within an hour&#8217;s drive from Brian\u00e7on, you also have Puy-Saint-Vincent, Les 2 Alpes and off-piste hotspot La Grave, which can all conveniently be included within the one ski pass.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/ski-resorts\/french-alps\/serre-chevalier\">Check out our guide to skiing and snowboarding in Serre Chevalier<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"snow-kiting\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Snow Kiting<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Snow Kiting in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10827 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Snow Kiting in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Snow Kiting in Serre Chevalier | \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitenews.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">kitenews.fr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Experienced and beginner snow kiters alike, can enjoy the thrilling feeling of snow kiting at the Kite Legende school Briancon. All skiing equipment can be arranged at the school, along with first class training and advice on conditions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"ice-climbing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ice Climbing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Ice climbing in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10824 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Ice climbing in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Ice climbing in Serre Chevalier | \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/ice-climbing-ecrins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ice-climbing-ecrins.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on is a climbing and mountaineering Mecca and that includes ice climbing. Equipped with a pair of ice axes and crampons and tethered to the ice wall you&#8217;ll use a combination of fitness and technique to make your way to the top. Although ice climbing appears hugely challenging, the sport is actually quite accessible and there are plenty of schools that can help you start out and progress safely.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular spots for ice climbing near Brian\u00e7on and Serre Chevalie are the Fournel and Freissini\u00e8res valleys and La Grave at the northern end of the Ecrins National Park. The Fournel Valley has around 100 recognised routes for intermediate and advanced climbers. Freissini\u00e8res has some easily accessible top roped routes that are suitable for beginners as well as vertical multi-pitch routes for experts. La Grave has everything from short beginner routes to advanced routes.<\/p>\n<p>To watch the professionals in their element, head to L\u2019Argentiere in the second week of January of the <a href=\"http:\/\/ice-climbing-ecrins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ice Climbing Ecrins event<\/a>. Hundreds of ice climbers from all over Europe flock here to take part. It\u2019s not just for the professionals though, beginners can enjoy taster sessions throughout the event. Films, talks and displays are held in the evening to keep everyone entertained.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"accommodation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"practicalfull\">\n<h2>Accommodation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few recommendations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-briancon\" target=\"_blank\">places to stay in and around Brian\u00e7on<\/a>. La Salle Les Alpes, Le Villard Lat\u00e9, Saint-Chaffrey and Val-des-Pr\u00e9s are all ideally located with easy access to the outdoor activities in the Serre Chevalier valley.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h3>Camping Huttopia &#8211; Val-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<p><strong>From 35 \u20ac per night<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"zoomblock\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/camping-huttopia-la-claree\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e near Briancon\" title=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e - Check Availability\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10816 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e near Briancon\" title=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e - Check Availability\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Camp by a river in a beautiful forested valley just 6 km outside Brian\u00e7on. An ideal destination for families or groups of friends, Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e offers a range of accommodation options and is a great location for outdoor sports, including hiking, climbing and kayaking.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/camping-huttopia-la-claree\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#37A8E0;border-color:#2c87b4;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:28px;border-color:#73c3ea;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Check availability | Go ><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h3>Rock Noir &#038; Spa &#8211; La Salle Les Alpes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>From 120 \u20ac per night<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"zoomblock\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-rock-noir-spa\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Noir &amp; Sap La Salle les Alpes\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10822 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Noir &amp; Sap La Salle les Alpes\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Located in the heart of the Serre Chevalier valley 8 km from Brian\u00e7on and 20 m from the main ski lift, Rock Noir &#038; Spa is an ideal base for activities such as mountain biking, kayaking, canyoning and rafting. The rooms are stylish and the restaurant is top quality.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-rock-noir-spa\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#37A8E0;border-color:#2c87b4;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:28px;border-color:#73c3ea;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Check availability | Go ><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"gallery\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>#serrechevalier Instagram Photos<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"sb_instagram\"  class=\"sbi sbi_mob_col_auto sbi_tab_col_2 sbi_col_3 sbi_width_resp sbi-theme sbi-default_theme sbi-style-regular\" style=\"padding-bottom: 8px;width: 100%;\" data-post-style=\"regular\" data-feedid=\"sbi_+SERRECHEVALIER#12\"  data-res=\"auto\" data-cols=\"3\" data-colsmobile=\"auto\" data-colstablet=\"2\" data-num=\"12\" data-nummobile=\"\" data-header-size=\"small\" data-item-padding=\"4\" data-shortcode-atts=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;hashtag&quot;,&quot;hashtag&quot;:&quot;#serrechevalier&quot;}\"  data-postid=\"10808\" data-locatornonce=\"6bd6c27f52\" data-options=\"{&quot;grid&quot;:true,&quot;avatars&quot;:[],&quot;lightboxcomments&quot;:20,&quot;colsmobile&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;colstablet&quot;:2,&quot;captionsize&quot;:13,&quot;captionlength&quot;:50}\">\n\n\n    <div id=\"sbi_images\" style=\"gap: 8px;\">\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"sbi_load\" >\n\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t    <span class=\"sbi_resized_image_data\" data-feed-id=\"sbi_+SERRECHEVALIER#12\" data-resized=\"[]\">\n\t<\/span>\n\t        <div id=\"sbi_mod_error\">\n            <span>This error message is only visible to WordPress admins<\/span><br \/>\n        <div><strong>Error: Hashtag limit of 30 unique hashtags per week has been reached.<\/strong><\/div><div><strong>Error: Hashtag limit of 30 unique hashtags per week has been reached.<\/strong><\/div>        <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Please leave a comment below if you need specific advice for your trip to Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier, or if you have any recommendations to help us improve this guide. Bonnes vacances!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"locationimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/briancon-travel-guide-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier - An Active Holiday Guide\" title=\"Ard\u00e8che - An Active Holiday Guide\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10745 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/briancon-travel-guide-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier - An Active Holiday Guide\" title=\"Ard\u00e8che - An Active Holiday Guide\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10745\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier &#8211; An Active Holiday Guide<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Perched at 1,350 m above sea level in the Hautes-Alpes, Briancon is a picturesque mountain town in a spectacular setting. Enjoy stunning views of the Vauban Fortifications, the snowcapped Ecrins Peaks and Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e, one of the \u2018must see\u2019 <em>Grands Sites de France<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#holidays\">HOLIDAYS<\/a> | <a href=\"#highlights\">HIGHLIGHTS<\/a> | <a href=\"#activities\">ACTIVITIES<\/a> | <a href=\"#accommodation\">ACCOMMODATION<\/a> | <a href=\"#gallery\">GALLERY<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Thrill-seekers will be in their element here with summer mountain sports, air sports and winter sports all on offer. Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, rafting, kayaking, canyoning, rock climbing, paragliding, skiing, snow kiting, ice climbing, you name it you can do it in Brian\u00e7on, and all with a backdrop of jaw-dropping beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Being the highest city in Europe, a visit to Brian\u00e7on is one to tick off the bucket list. The drive up to Brian\u00e7on is dramatic in itself with hairpin bends skirting sheer drops and tumbling waterfalls. Snow-capped peaks, thick forests and blue sky inspire you to breath deep and enjoy the outdoors. With so much to see and do, Brian\u00e7on is a perfect destination for an unforgettable active holiday.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"holidays\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Active Holidays in Brian\u00e7on<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve teamed up with the best active holiday companies to help you organise an unforgettable trip to Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier:<\/p>\n[sabai-directory-listings address=\"Brian\u00e7on\" distance=40 featured_only=1 hide_nav=1 hide_pager=1]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"highlights\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"practicalfull\">\n<h2>Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier Visitor Highlights<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_10833\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10833 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vallee-de-la-claree-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Catherine Blaisius\ufeff[\/caption]<\/p>\n<h3>Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e<\/h3>\n<p>Heading north-east out of Brian\u00e7on on the Route d'Italie the mountain scenery is breathtaking. On the road up to Val-des-Pr\u00e9s you enter the Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e, surely a contender for the most beautiful valley in France. The crystal clear waters of the Clar\u00e9e river carve their way through the jagged peaks of the Massif des Cerces. Hiking, mountain biking, climbing and kayaking are all popular activities in La Clar\u00e9e. Camping Huttopia has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/directory\/listing\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes\">a range of accommodation right on the river<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_8852\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8852 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"A snowy Prorel summit in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/prorel-summit-serre-chevalier-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/directory\/listing\/ski-connections-ski-snowboard-school-serre-chevalier\">SKI CONNECTIONS<\/a>[\/caption]<\/p>\n<h3>Serre Chevalier Ski Resort<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy 250 km of pistes at the large ski-resort of Serre Chavalier Vall\u00e9e Briancon. Bordering the Ecrins National Park in the wild Oisans region of the French Alps, the Serre Chavalier valley stretches for 15 km from Brian\u00e7on to Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains. Around the Alpine town of Brian\u00e7on, you can explore picturesque villages like Chantermerle, Villeneuve and Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains. Summer activities include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, wild swimming, and paragliding.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_10810\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10810 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"The Prorel cable-car above Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/telecabine-du-prorel-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ludo-sport-aventure.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ludo Sport Aventure<\/a>[\/caption]<\/p>\n<h3>La T\u00e9l\u00e9cabine du Prorel<\/h3>\n<p>Running from July to August in the Summer, the La T\u00e9l\u00e9cabine du Prorel is a cable car you can catch a ride from Avenue Rene Froger, up to Le Prorel \u2013 one of the highest points of Le Grand Serre Chevalier mountain range. From the summit of 2556m, take a stroll while enjoying panoramic views over Briancon.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_10811\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" title=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10811 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" title=\"Vauban Fort in Brian\u00e7on's old town\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/vieille-ville-briancon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Flickr | @lain G[\/caption]<\/p>\n<h3>Vieille Ville<\/h3>\n<p>The Vieille Ville's narrow streets are great for ambling. The main street, la Grande Rue, is also known as the Grande Gargouille (great gargoyle) because of the drain that gushes down the middle of it. There are fountains spraying everywhere in the old part of town. From Avenue Vauban you get spectacular views over the snow-capped peaks of the Ecrins national park.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_10812\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gravity Gates MTB event in Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gravity Gates MTB event in Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/gravity-gates-briancon-mtb-event-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Thibaud Blais[\/caption]<\/p>\n<h3>Fort du Chateau<\/h3>\n<p>The 18th-century Castle Fort sits imposingly above the Vieille Ville. During summer, guided visits can be organised via the tourist office. In recent years the fort has hosted the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gravitygates.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gravity Gates MTB event<\/a> where downhill riders pitch their wits against an urban downhill track in a unique setting. Fast and steep with huge jumps, it's not for the faint hearted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/su_box]\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"activities\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"practicalfull\">\n<h2>Outdoor Activities in Brian\u00e7on<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Brian\u00e7on is an outdoor sports Mecca of the Southern Alps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#mtb\">Mountain Biking<\/a> | <a href=\"#road-cycling\">Road Cycling<\/a> | <a href=\"#hiking\">Hiking<\/a> | <a href=\"#rafting\">Rafting<\/a> | <a href=\"#canyoning\">Canyoning<\/a> | <a href=\"#climbing\">Rock Climbing<\/a> | <a href=\"#via-ferrata\">Via Ferrata<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#paragliding\">Paragliding<\/a> | <a href=\"#skiing\">Skiing &#038; Snowboarding<\/a> | <a href=\"#snow-kiting\">Snow Kiting<\/a> | <a href=\"#ice-climbing\">Ice Climbing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In summer, rafting, mountain biking, rafting, canyoning, rock climbing and paragliding can all be organised through local operators. In winter, there&#8217;s skiing on the slopes of Le Grand Serre Chevalier, the mountain range that stretches from Brian\u00e7on to Le Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains, 15 km to the north.<br \/>\n<a id=\"mtb\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Mountain Biking<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg\" alt=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" title=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10794 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg\" alt=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" title=\"Serre Chevalier cross-country mountain biking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/serre-chevalier-xc-mountain-biking-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><em>XC mountain biking in the Serre Chevalier valley | \u00a9 R\u00e9mi Fabr\u00e8gue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The forested valleys and mountain ridges surrounding Brian\u00e7on are great for mountain biking. For beginners and families, there are good tracks following the rivers along the valley floor. For more experienced riders there&#8217;s the epic Balcons de Serre Chevalier and Chemin du Roy cross-country trails. A highlight for Enduro riders is the ride down from the Col de Granon into the Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e. Downhillers can head to the bike parks of Serre Chevalier, Puy-Saint-Vincent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/french-alps\/les-deux-alpes\">Les 2 Alpes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Serre Chevalier<\/h4>\n<p>Ride hundreds of kilometres of outstanding trails at the Serre Chevalier bikepark. There&#8217;s everything from hair-raising downhill tracks to epic cross-country singletrack and Enduro trails. All levels are catered for from beginners and families to gravity stoke addicts. Experienced riders can rent bikes and strike out on their own, whilst beginners in need of guidance can join an organised tour.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/serre-chevalier\">Check out our guide to mountain biking in Serre Chevalier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Montgen\u00e8vre<\/h4>\n<p>The Montgen\u00e8vre bike park covers an area from 1860 m to a whopping 2760 m in altitude. Choose from 15 mountain bike trails, including 4 enduro and downhill tracks. Beginners and experienced riders can tackle trails of all levels including; green, blue, red and black tracks and 2 discovery areas.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/montgenevre\">Check out our guide to mountain biking in Montgen\u00e8vre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Regional Parc du Queyras<\/h4>\n<p>South of Briancon, in the regional Parc du Queyras, you&#8217;ll find 354 km of cross-country mountain biking trails. Plus there&#8217;s a bike park with chairlift access to downhill and enduro tracks. Enjoy rides along scenic ridges, flowy singletrack descents and heart-pumping climbs. This is southern Alpine mountain biking at its best.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/queyras\">Check out our guide to mountain biking in the Queyras<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"road-cycling\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Road Cycling<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg\" alt=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" title=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10813 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg\" alt=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" title=\"Taking on the Col d'Izoard cycle climb\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/col-dizoard-road-cycling-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Taking on the Col d&#8217;Izoard cycle climb | \u00a9 Flickr &#8211; will_cyclist<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Amongst roadies, Briancon and its surrounding cols need no introduction. There&#8217;s a huge amount of great riding for the road cycling enthusiast and it&#8217;s little wonder why this is a regular stop on the Tour de France. High altitude and steep, this is lung-busting terrain, but the sunshine, awe-inspiring scenery and epic descents more than make up for the thigh burn. Pedal your way up endless switchbacks alongside snow-capped peaks and tumbling glaciers and look down on picturesque villages nestled in the valley below.<\/p>\n<h4>Col du Galibier (2645 m)<\/h4>\n<p>The Col du Galibier is one of the most stunning passes in the Alps. You will need all your energy to conquer this climb, but will reap great rewards at the top with views of glaciers and jagged peaks of the Ecrins National Park.<\/p>\n<h4>Col d\u2019Izoard (2361 m)<\/h4>\n<p>Experience contrasting landscapes on a road cycle climb to the Col d\u2019Izoard. A notorious ride, your ascent will be through magnificent forest of larches and the descent will pass by the \u2018desert creek\u2019, which some say resembles the moon!<\/p>\n<h4>Col du Granon (2413 m)<\/h4>\n<p>Cycle the Col du Granon, to experience where some of the legendary greats like Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Fausto Coppi and many more may have rode. Having been part of the Tour de France, you can experience a ride of a lifetime with exquisite views over the Valley of Guisane, the Meije, the Barre des Ecrins and the Pelvoux.<\/p>\n<h4>Col du Lautaret (2058 m)<\/h4>\n<p>The 27.5 km ascent to the Col du Lautaret is another epic ride, taken on by many of the greats in the Tour de France. After all your efforts, enjoy a well-deserved rest at the summit in one of the many places to drink and eat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"hiking\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Hiking<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10814 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Hiking Pointe de la Saume near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hiking-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Hiking beneath the Pointe de la Saume | \u00a9 Flickr &#8211; D.Goodson<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With over 370 km if hiking trails to discover in Serre Chevalier alone, Briancon is a great place to be based for a walking holiday.<\/p>\n<p>There are 3 GR (Grande Randonn\u00e9e) multi-day treks that cross the region; the GR50 &#8211; Tour du Haut Dauphin\u00e9, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/hiking\/french-alps\/tour-des-ecrins-gr54\">GR54 &#8211; Tour des Ecrins<\/a>, and the GR5 which goes from Brian\u00e7on to Nice.<\/p>\n<p>Serre Chevalier is also on the celebrated Via Alpina which starts on Italy&#8217;s Adriatic coast and winds its way through the Alps and back down to Monaco on the Med.<\/p>\n<p>Other good walks include the Tour du Lac du Combeynot in the Ecrins National Park and the famous Chemin du Roy, overlooking the valley from Le Lauzet to Granon. There are also a number of lakes that are good to hike up to, accessible either from the Serre Chevalier Valley or the Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e. These include, Lac de l\u2019Oule, Lac de Cristol, Grand Lac, and Lac de la Douche.<\/p>\n<p>The Queyras Natural Regional Park to the south has more fantastic walking.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"rafting\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" title=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10818 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" title=\"Rafting the mighty Guisane River\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rafting-guisane-river-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Rafting the mighty Guisane River | \u00a9 Vincent Trenson<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on&#8217;s location at the junction of 4 valleys makes it <strong>one of the French Alps&#8217; premier paddling destinations<\/strong>. There&#8217;s an excellent choice of whitewater from class 2+ to class 5 within a short drive of the centre. Popular stretches of river for rafting and kayaking include the Upper and Lower Guisane, the Romanche and the upper Durance. You&#8217;ll find companies running commercial trips on all the main descents. Most runs are pretty challenging making them ideal for thrill-seekers looking for a blast of adrenaline.<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of rafting companies operating around Brian\u00e7on. The Upper and Lower Guisane are the most popular runs and almost always have enough water to paddle. In early summer head up to the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vall%C3%A9e_de_la_Clar%C3%A9e\" target=\"_blank\">Vall\u00e9e de la Clar\u00e9e<\/a> and paddle the mellow class 3 lower Clar\u00e9e as a warm up and the solid class 4 middle Clar\u00e9e once you&#8217;ve got your confidence up.<\/p>\n<p>Another early season highlight is the Onde, a beautiful technical forest run to the south of Brian\u00e7on. From July onwards there&#8217;s not enough water, but later in the summer, the Romanche and the V\u00e9n\u00e9in, 2 full-on alpine boulder blasting rivers come into their own.<\/p>\n<p>In hot weather, the glacier fed Gyr should be running. It&#8217;s a short but technically difficult Alpine roller-coaster of a run.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"canyoning\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Canyoning<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Canyoning at the Fournel canyon near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10820 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg\" alt=\"Canyoning at the Fournel canyon near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/canyoning-fournel-briancon-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Canyoning at the Fournel canyon near Brian\u00e7on | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-auberge-saint-martin\">Auberge Saint Martin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Canyoning enthusiats will love the weathered landscaped in the Canyon du Fournel. Located above the Argentiere la Bessee in the Valley of Fournel, this canyon offers a variety of rock faces and aquatic areas. Expect to slide, jump, swim and descend into craggy canyons and enjoy plenty of scenic views. Being a beginner level canyon, you will need 1.5-2 hours to complete the experience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"climbing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rock Climbing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Climbing at the Alpe du Pin waterfall in the Ecrins National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10108 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Climbing at the Alpe du Pin waterfall in the Ecrins National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/climbing-alpe-du-pin-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Climbing at Alpe du Pin in the Ecrins National Park | \u00a9 Flickr \u2013 Bob<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re into climbing and you&#8217;re lucky enough to be in Briancon at the end of July, you&#8217;ll be able to watch the climbing greats battle it out at the IFSC World Cup. Drawing in around 10,000 spectators every year, this free event is a must see and you may even pick up some tips from the pros.<\/p>\n<p>With so many great climbing spots to choose from, Briancon is a top spot for a climbing holiday. The Hautes Alps is renowned for its sunny weather, and the length of the climbing season reflects this. The imposing 4000 m peak of the Massif des Ecrins dominates this area, alongside many other 3000 metre plus peaks attracting rock climbers and mountaineers from all over Europe.<\/p>\n<p>In the Durance Valley there are around 75 crags, with routes graded for all abilities. If bouldering is your thing,  and excellent bouldering near Ailefroide.<\/p>\n<p>If you want big wall climbing, head to La Croix de Toulouse for a steep 390 m ascent and 800 m of length. On the way up, enjoy magnificent views over the Briancon Valley which only gets better the higher you go!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"via-ferrata\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Via Ferrata<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10826 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" title=\"Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/via-ferrata-freissinieres-ecrins-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Matt Watkins on the Freissini\u00e8res Via Ferrata near Brian\u00e7on | \u00a9 ActiveAzur.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on is the birthplace of via ferrata in France. There are 11 routes in close proximity to the town. There are 2 routes in Brian\u00e7on itself, 3 routes in the Guisane valley, 2 routes in Argenti\u00e8re-la-Bess\u00e9e, 2 routes in Puy Saint Vincent and 1 in Freissini\u00e8res.<\/p>\n<p>Via Ferrata de l&#8217;Ar\u00e8te de la Schappe in Briancon provides a great introduction to the sport. At 175 m in length you can enjoy some great views but without the commitment of a longer route.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a challenge, head to the Via Ferrata de la Croix de Toulouse in Briancon. 800 m in length, the climb is lengthy but you&#8217;re rewarded with an exceptional panorama over Briancon.<\/p>\n<p>The Via Ferrata du Rocher Blanc in Serre Chevalier Chantemerle is good for mixed ability groups as there are two routes suitable for different levels. Choose the route on the right for an easier time, or go left for a more physical and aerial challenge.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"paragliding\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Paragliding<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10817 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" title=\"Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/paragliding-saint-chaffrey-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Paragliding in Saint-Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier | \u00a9 Flickr &#8211; Gerard Borel<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fly high above a snowy peak, catch a thermal up to cloud base and go wing to wing with the eagles &#8211; that&#8217;s paragliding in Brian\u00e7on and the Serre Chevalier Valley. There are lots of dedicated summer and winter take off and landing sites throughout the Serre Chevalier Valley, in the Ecrins National Park and at the Col du Galibier.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve always dreamed of giving paragliding a go, you&#8217;re in the right place, there are loads of companies offering tandem flights. The cost is around 95 euros for a standard flight or you can pay a bit more for an acrobatic or proximity flight. If you decide paragliding is your thing and you want to take up the sport, you&#8217;ll find paragliding schools offering intro courses or a complete series of lessons. Kids from age 7 can go tandem but you need to be at least 14 for lessons.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"skiing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Skiing &#038; Snowboarding<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" title=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10819 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" title=\"Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/serre-chevalier-villeneuve-skiing-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Downhill skiing in Serre Chevalier Villeneuve | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf-serrechevalier-villeneuve.com\" target=\"_blank\">ESF Serre Chevalier<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to Serre Chevalier Vallee Briancon from December 2017 to April 2018, you can enjoy 410 hectares of skiable terrain which is one of the largest ski areas in Europe. With 81 tracks to choose from, you can experience expert slopes at high altitudes, easier trails in the forests of Larches and fun, discovery play areas for younger members of the family.<\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on is located near some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/ski-resorts\/french-alps\">the best ski resorts in the southern French Alps<\/a>. Serre Chevalier, which links 13 villages is the largest ski resort in the southern French Alps and there&#8217;s direct access from Brian\u00e7on via the T\u00e9l\u00e9cabine du Prorel. The resort offers some great skiing for all abilities with tree runs, lots of varied terrain and a massive natural snow park.<\/p>\n<p>Within an hour&#8217;s drive from Brian\u00e7on, you also have Puy-Saint-Vincent, Les 2 Alpes and off-piste hotspot La Grave, which can all conveniently be included within the one ski pass.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/ski-resorts\/french-alps\/serre-chevalier\">Check out our guide to skiing and snowboarding in Serre Chevalier<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"snow-kiting\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Snow Kiting<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Snow Kiting in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10827 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Snow Kiting in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/snow-kite-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Snow Kiting in Serre Chevalier | \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitenews.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">kitenews.fr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Experienced and beginner snow kiters alike, can enjoy the thrilling feeling of snow kiting at the Kite Legende school Briancon. All skiing equipment can be arranged at the school, along with first class training and advice on conditions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"ice-climbing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ice Climbing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Ice climbing in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10824 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg\" alt=\"Ice climbing in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ice-climbing-briancon-serre-chevalier-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><em>Ice climbing in Serre Chevalier | \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/ice-climbing-ecrins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ice-climbing-ecrins.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Brian\u00e7on is a climbing and mountaineering Mecca and that includes ice climbing. Equipped with a pair of ice axes and crampons and tethered to the ice wall you&#8217;ll use a combination of fitness and technique to make your way to the top. Although ice climbing appears hugely challenging, the sport is actually quite accessible and there are plenty of schools that can help you start out and progress safely.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular spots for ice climbing near Brian\u00e7on and Serre Chevalie are the Fournel and Freissini\u00e8res valleys and La Grave at the northern end of the Ecrins National Park. The Fournel Valley has around 100 recognised routes for intermediate and advanced climbers. Freissini\u00e8res has some easily accessible top roped routes that are suitable for beginners as well as vertical multi-pitch routes for experts. La Grave has everything from short beginner routes to advanced routes.<\/p>\n<p>To watch the professionals in their element, head to L\u2019Argentiere in the second week of January of the <a href=\"http:\/\/ice-climbing-ecrins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ice Climbing Ecrins event<\/a>. Hundreds of ice climbers from all over Europe flock here to take part. It\u2019s not just for the professionals though, beginners can enjoy taster sessions throughout the event. Films, talks and displays are held in the evening to keep everyone entertained.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"accommodation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"practicalfull\">\n<h2>Accommodation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few recommendations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-briancon\" target=\"_blank\">places to stay in and around Brian\u00e7on<\/a>. La Salle Les Alpes, Le Villard Lat\u00e9, Saint-Chaffrey and Val-des-Pr\u00e9s are all ideally located with easy access to the outdoor activities in the Serre Chevalier valley.<\/p>\n[su_box]<\/p>\n<p>[su_row][su_column]<\/p>\n<h3>Camping Huttopia - Val-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<p><strong>From 35 \u20ac per night<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"zoomblock\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/camping-huttopia-la-claree\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e near Briancon\" title=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e - Check Availability\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10816 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e near Briancon\" title=\"Camping Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e - Check Availability\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/camping-huttopia-la-claree-hautes-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Camp by a river in a beautiful forested valley just 6 km outside Brian\u00e7on. An ideal destination for families or groups of friends, Huttopia La Clar\u00e9e offers a range of accommodation options and is a great location for outdoor sports, including hiking, climbing and kayaking.<\/p>\n<p>[su_button url=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/camping-huttopia-la-claree\" target=\"blank\" style=\"flat\" background=\"#37A8E0\" size=\"4\" center=\"no\"]Check availability | Go >[\/su_button]<\/p>\n<p>[\/su_column][su_column]<\/p>\n<h3>Rock Noir &#038; Spa - La Salle Les Alpes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>From 120 \u20ac per night<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"zoomblock\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-rock-noir-spa\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Noir &amp; Sap La Salle les Alpes\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10822 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Noir &amp; Sap La Salle les Alpes\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/rock-noir-spa-la-salle-les-alpes-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Located in the heart of the Serre Chevalier valley 8 km from Brian\u00e7on and 20 m from the main ski lift, Rock Noir &#038; Spa is an ideal base for activities such as mountain biking, kayaking, canyoning and rafting. The rooms are stylish and the restaurant is top quality.<\/p>\n<p>[su_button url=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/go\/hotels-rock-noir-spa\" target=\"blank\" style=\"flat\" background=\"#37A8E0\" size=\"4\" center=\"no\"]Check availability | Go >[\/su_button]<\/p>\n<p>[\/su_column][\/su_row]<\/p>\n<p>[\/su_box]\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"gallery\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>#serrechevalier Instagram Photos<\/h2>\n[instagram-feed type=hashtag hashtag=\"#serrechevalier\"]\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Please leave a comment below if you need specific advice for your trip to Brian\u00e7on Serre Chevalier, or if you have any recommendations to help us improve this guide. 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