Scopriminiera: daily underground tours of 18th century talc mine.
Tredici Laghi: walk in the high country where the surrounding peaks are the French border and up to the old military buildings, amongst small lakes and wildflowers. (ride Prali chairlift up July and August)
Sample Bernard Family's famous Genepy and Barathier elixirs, whose herbs are wild crafted in the high country, providing income for our Waldensen(Valdesian) neighbors.
Upper Chisone Valley Fenestrelle fortress: Largest fortress in all of Europe with it's nearly 4,000 steps, it is impressive.
Usseaux: wander through a quaint village covered with murales and a bit of a circular hike up through the Parco Orsiera Rocciavre' for panoramic views.
Pragelato: " 2006 Olympic" Ski Jumping & Flying area and Nordic set track mecca, next to Val Troncea
Sestriere: Famous ski area and site of the "2006 Olympic Downhill" races and" World Cup"
Pinerolo: shop the market on Wednesday and Saturday for a true taste of Italian life and wander through the old medieval center, with its beautiful "duomo" and many small and interesting shops for some shopping therapy.
Turin: host to "2006 Winter Olympic" games, the Egyptian and Agnelli private art collection, two of many museums. Baroque architecture along with the "Kings Walk" of covered porticoes leading to the center of town with numerous historical and beautiful cafés serving " Bicerin" (chocolate, cream and espresso) coffee and a galaxy of gelato flavors!