BodyGo Hostel Briançon

Rooms include beds in mixed dormitories of different sizes, a female-only dormitory and private rooms for three to six people. Dormitory beds are available individually, with single beds; the triple and family rooms combine single beds and large double beds. The six- and eight-bed dormitories suit solo travellers as well as groups wishing to share a room. Several rooms have a balcony and a view.

The triple and family rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. The triple room sleeps three people and measures 14 m², while the 20 and 25 m² family rooms offer more sleeping space. Bed linen and heating are among the in-room amenities. The upper floors are accessible by lift. Four-bed dormitories provide additional sleeping options at the hostel.

The shared spaces include a garden, a furnished terrace and barbecue facilities. The restaurant, café and bar serve wine and champagne, among other things; children's menus and meals for special diets are available on request. A shared kitchen and packed lunches provide other meal options. Breakfast can be continental, buffet-style or takeaway.

For mountain stays, the hostel has ski-to-door access, ski storage, a ski school and a ski pass sales point. On-site leisure facilities include darts, billiards, a games room, board games and evening entertainment. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The lift, visual aids and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility make it easier to access the different areas.

Briançon stretches across the Hautes-Alpes, between Alpine valleys and the peaks of the Écrins massif. The town combines a lower section geared towards transport and services with a fortified old town perched above the Durance. Its steep lanes, gates and fortifications give a visit a historic character, while the mountain scenery provides a backdrop for walks and outdoor activities.

The old town retains Vauban's fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as historic gates such as Porte Méane and Porte d’Embrun. Parc de la Schappe offers a place to stroll near the centre. To gain some altitude, the Prorel 1 cable car is 70 m from the hostel; the ski lifts provide access to the Serre Chevalier ski area. Briançon train station is 700 m away. The Montgenèvre ski resort, another destination for skiing, is 8 km away. A car makes it easier to explore the surrounding valleys, but the train station and local transport options also make it possible to get around without a car.

Winter draws fans of skiing and snow sports, with several ski areas accessible in the region. In summer, hiking trails and the landscapes of Écrins National Park invite you to spend a day walking at altitude. Spring and early autumn are good times to visit the town and take trips when temperatures are milder. Bring sturdy shoes for the steep streets of the old town, then take time to explore its gates and squares.