Among the mountain communities of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Cervières stands out for its setting in the Cerveyrette valley on the approach to the Col d’Izoard. This high Alpine commune lies south-east of Briançon, where the French Alps meet the routes leading towards Queyras. The Col d’Izoard is one of cycling’s celebrated mountain passes, repeatedly featured in the Tour de France. Nearby Briançon is known for its UNESCO-listed Vauban fortifications, adding a distinctive historic dimension to this borderland of the Hautes-Alpes. Place Cervières in its wider Alpine setting by browsing webcams around Briançon and Queyras.
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