Copper mines
Overview

Copper mines are far less common and less documented that the talc ones.
In the Germanasca valley there are 2 groups in the Vallone delle Miniere and by Grange Poset.
They finished operation at the beginning of the 20th century. Some entrances remain open but, as they were fewer, older and smaller as compared to talc mines, their remains are little visible. More visible structures remain in the neighbor valley Chisone in the area of mount Beth where bigger mines have been in operation up to 1904 when a big avalanche destroyed the facilities and killed most of the workers.

Vallone delle Miniere - 2007
Highest mine entrance and surrounding landscape.



Vallone delle Miniere - 2007
Highest mine. Entrance seen from outside.


Vallone delle Miniere - 2007
Highest mine. Entrance seen form inside.


Vallone delle Miniere - 2007
Lowest mine. Entrance.


Vallone delle Miniere - 2007
Lowest mine. Beginning of the tunnel.