This ancient copper mine was exploited since prehistoric times. In the 1900s, the industrialization of the valley led to more intense exploitation before closing in the 1960s. On site we find the vestiges of these glory days. A detour worth a look!

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You walk past it and it's not really impressive.

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Elevation 2,260 m

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Location: Saint-Véran, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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1. Saint-Véran Village – Chapelle de Clausis loop from Saint-Véran

2. Chapelle de Clausis – Longet Pass loop from Saint-Véran

3. La Blanche Refuge – Chapelle de Clausis loop from Saint-Véran

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