Visite: the Communication Y
Discover this totally atypical fortified structure in the 18th-century fortified barrier of Briançon and understand the different uses of this communication gallery barring the Fontchristiane valley.
Duration: 1h30
RDV: Communicaion Y, Font-Christiane, Briançon
For an on-time tour departure, please anticipate your travel and parking times
2 solutions for accessing Communicaion Y :
By car: From the Heritage Department, Cité Vauban, take avenue Baldenberger, then left to join avenue de la Libération then avenue de la République. At the bottom of the hill, at the first roundabout, go straight ahead and at the next roundabout, turn left into avenue du Général de Gaulle. At the next roundabout, turn left and left again at the end of the road, then immediately right at the roundabout towards the Col d'Izoard. Drive through the hamlet of Fontchristiane. A few hundred metres after the exit sign for the hamlet, take the road on the left, in the bend just before the waste centre.
Caution: reduced visibility, dangerous crossing. Continue on the road as it climbs through the fortifications. You will pass the entrance to Communication Y, where you can park nearby.
On foot from the upper town, along the path starting from the Asfeld bridge, allow 1 hour's walk.
The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of visitors.
Tours are available for groups of 2 or more.
The fort has no water or public toilets. Please bring suitable mountain clothing and footwear.
Wednesday 11 June 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Wednesday 2 July 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Sunday 13 July 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Sunday 20 July 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Sunday 27 July 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Sunday 3 August 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Sunday 10 August 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Sunday 24 August 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Wednesday 3 September 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Thursday 11 September 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Friday 26 September 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Saturday 25 October 2025 between 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
Full price: €7
Reduced price (see conditions online and at the ticket office): €5
Open to children under 6
Limited number of places.
No payment on site on the day of the visit.
Booking required:
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.