







Ideal hike for families
This nice little family hike will take you through a larch forest on a wide and gentle route to a viewpoint over Briançon and its forts.
Highest point: 2059 m
Type of route: round trip
Distance: 5 km
Duration: 1 hr 40 min
Ascent +: 100 m
Ascent -: 100 m
ITINERARY
1. Go to the foot of the Centre Balnéo & Spa Durancia and take the path along the building on the left, towards the Espace Multi-Activités
2. On the trail, at the bridge, turn right and follow the green signs "Espace Multi-Activité", until you reach the lookout. On the way you will find a military pill, a defensive structure dating from the Second World War
3. Come back along the same path or take the variations indicated on the signs (Parcours de santé du bois de Sestrières).
PRATICAL INFORMATION
Halfway along, you will find a picnic area with tables, a fountain (drinking water) and barbecues. If you go for an early morning walk, you may be lucky enough to spot some deer, as this area also has a reserve.
Office de Tourisme de Montgenèvre - 23/08/2026
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Close to GR footpath
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Mountain location
Station district
Lake -5km away
Near shuttle stop
Close to a public transportation
Bus stop < 500 m
Famille Plus
From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
Ground
Suitable for all terrain strollers
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Meet in front of the Durancia centre. Take the path that runs alongside the building on the left (towards Espace multi-activité).
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