Ride the Guisane: rafting, kayaking, hydrospeed, air-boat, canoe-rafting or canyoning - lots of fun for adults and teens.

Briancon has been visited by the Tour de France 22 times since 1947. Three ‘Hors-Catégorie’ climbs are accessible from the Briancon centre (Col du Galibier, Col de l’Izoard, Col du Granon). "Other cols in the immediate vicinity are the Col de Montgenèvre, the Col du Lautaret, and the Col de l’Echelle. A bit further away (but within cycling distance) are Alpe d’Huez, Col d’Agnel, Col de Vars, Col de Sarenne, and the climb to Sestrières." Alpinesingletrack.com

Briancon boasts many lakes with beaches, boats, fishing, kite boarding, fun and sun. There is the Lac Serre Poncon for boats, and kite boarding, La Roche de Rame for sunbathing and jumping out of trees, Lac orecchiette for BBQs.

Dress up and Fight in Armour at the Medieval Festival in Briancon - July 2nd and 3rd. Fun for all the family and a bit of history and shopping in there too.

For major summer holidays the fireworks light up the sky and bangs echo around the valley. Look out for July 14th, and August 15th.

Briancon is HOT. With temperatures reaching the 30s bring your suncream and sunbathe lakeside, on river banks, at the outdoor swimming pool, or on the terrace at Apartment Briancon.

Hike, Bike, or just chill in one of the most beautiful spots on earth. There are masses of trails open for you to discover the mountain with kids, dogs, and yourselves.

and then eat it - thanks to the Trout Fishing Restaurant - again fun for all the family. Briancon boasts michelin star restaurants, restaurants on the river, in the old town, pizzerias, snacks and ice cream shops.

"7 river valleys, each with a multitude of mountain bike trails: Guisane, Durance, Clarée, Cerveyrette, Orceyrette/Ayes, Gyronde, and Freissinières. Direct access to several mythical road cols, each with multiple trails leading down from the top: Galibier, Izoard, Lautaret, Granon, Montgenèvre. Direct access to 4 bike parks: Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre, Valloire, and Bardonecchia." Alpinesingletrack.com

Discover Briancon, Vauban and the world heritage site of the highest town in Europe. See forts, a fortified town, cathedral and lots more.

A wealth of organic French and Italian food to buy at the local markets. Amazing cheese, hams, vegetables, fruit, rotisserie, plants, eggs, fresh pasta and lots more. There are great restaurants too.

Enjoy the mountains by having a BBQ, playing boule, sunbathing and doing nothing at all.