The Fortress of Exilles. Previously the fortress of the French Crown defending the Upper Valley. It was renovated many times by the Piedmontese people, the last time in the 19th century. The majestic wall complex was built on a rocky spur. You can visit the gun battery, the interior courtyard, the dungeons and the ovens.
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Forte di Exilles

Briançon. The capital of Grand Escarton, surrounded by a triple layer of bastions from the 18th century and dominated by 11 fortresses designed by famous Marshall Vauban. Enter in the historical centre through the “Porte de Pignerol” and walk along the elegant “Grande Rue” dominated by the typical central drain (the so-called “grande gargouille”) until you reach the “Place d’Armes” with its spectacular solar clocks.​

Briançon.

l'arco di Augusto, Susa

​Susa, a Roman town. Visit the historical centre and the Roman and Medieval ruins, such as the Arch of Augustus, the Castle of Marchioness Adelaide, druidic rock carvings, the aqueduct and the amphitheatre.

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Abbazia di Novalesa

​Abbazia di Novalesa. The Novalesa Abbey. The rich and powerful abbey was established in 726 AC along the road to Moncenisio. You can admire unique frescos from the 11th century, the cloister and the library.

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Vallée de la Clarée

​Névache e la Vallée de la Clarée.
Névache is an ancient and picturesque town, the gate towards the upper part of the Vallée de la Clarée, a place of great landscape and architectonic importance (site classé) dominated by ancient wooden chalets.​

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Forte di Fenestrelle. The Fortress of Fenestrelle. This royal fortress from the 18th century, also known as the Great Wall of the Alps, comprises three fortified structures connected to one another by a the Europe’s longest covered staircase (4 000 stairs). Three kms long across 650m difference in altitude. You can visit it only if you are in a good shape.