Villar-Saint-Pancrace
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France — 2.7 km
Puy-Saint-Pierre — mountain view above Briançon
Puy-Saint-Pierre - Briançon
🇫🇷 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France — Altitude 1567 m
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This live camera looks out over Puy-Saint-Pierre, a village on a mountainside above Briançon in the southern French Alps. It is a useful check before heading into the high valleys, since conditions here can differ noticeably from the town below. The page also shows the local time and the weather outlook.
About the place
Puy-Saint-Pierre sits at about 1,567 metres in the Hautes-Alpes department, on the slopes above Briançon, which is often cited as one of the highest towns in Europe. The surrounding landscape is rugged, with larch and pine forests, alpine pastures and steep rock faces. The area belongs to the Serre-Chevalier valley system and has a strong mountain character, shaped by farming, skiing and walking.
What you can watch
The camera is a mountain view refreshed regularly, so it is best suited to following changing light, cloud movement and snow cover. Clear mornings tend to give the sharpest views of the peaks, while afternoons often bring cloud build-up in summer. In winter, the snow line and fresh snowfall are the main things to follow, and sunsets can colour the high ridges for a while.
Practical notes
Briançon has a continental mountain climate with cold winters and warm, dry summers, and afternoon storms are common in July and August. Late June to September suits walking, while December to March is the season for skiing. Nearby cameras in Villar-Saint-Pancrace, Val-des-Prés and Vallouise-Pelvoux show other parts of the valley, which helps when comparing conditions.
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Source: Météo Serre-Chevalier
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Puy-Saint-Pierre now?
The current conditions and the three-day forecast are shown in the weather block on this page. Mountain weather can change quickly, so check it before planning a hike or drive into the high valleys.
What time is it in Puy-Saint-Pierre?
The local time is displayed on this page and follows the Central European time used across France. It updates alongside the live image.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is in Puy-Saint-Pierre, a village above Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes region of southeastern France, at roughly 1,567 metres altitude. The map on the page shows its position.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Clear mornings usually give the most detailed view of the mountains, while winter snowfall and summer afternoon clouds are the main changes to look for. The best moment depends on the weather that day.
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