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Subprefecture and commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Briançon is a city in Hautes-Alpes near to France's Italian border. It is the highest town in France.
Briançon and Serre-Chevalier Accommodation Specialist
A range of self-catering apartments in Briançon and Serre-Chevalier. Accommodation sleeping 2-10, lift passes, ski school, equipment hire can be arranged. Bookable from the UK.
By train
If you want to come by TGV (high speed train) from Lyon or Paris, the most efficient way is to take the Paris-Milan line and to step out at Oulx, Italy. Then there is a bus (30 mn) to Briançon.
By car
By bus
There is a bus from Grenoble to Briançon (2/day) and a bus from Marseille and Gap to Briançon.
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