To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, come and retrace the route of Aspirant Jan, the hero of the liberation of Briançon, from the Porte d'Embrun to the top of the château fort where the German soldiers were entrenched on 6 September 1944. The tour will also cover the fighting in June 1940 and the occupation and liberation of Briançon.
Duration: 2h
RDV: Porte d'Embrun, near the war memorial
Please allow plenty of time for travel and parking if the tour is to start on time.
The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of visitors.
A minimum of 2 people per tour.
The fort has no water or public toilets. Please bring suitable mountain clothing and footwear.
Thursday 2 July 2026 between 10 am and 12 pm.
Sunday 6 September 2026 between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Sunday 18 October 2026 between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Wednesday 11 November 2026 between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Full price: €7
Reduced price: €5
Free for under 6s
Limited number of places.
No payment on site on the day of the visit.
Booking compulsory:
on line at the Briançon Serre Chevalier tourist office website
OR
on site at the heritage department shop reception desk and at the Briançon Serre-Chevalier tourist office.
