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Susa is a small Italian town ‘over the pass’ from Lanslebourg and was an important staging post for the journey from Lyon to Turin. It has a host of Roman remains, including an amphitheatre, triumphal arch and remains of the old wall and aqueduct. On the road over the pass, there are the remains of the covered Fell railway that forms a chapter of Whymper's Scrambles in the Alps.

Should you be in the area, then the refuge and restaurant at Col de l'Iseran has a small exhibition of WWII memorabilia and a gift shop. This is the highest point of the Tour de France when it passes through the area, and you are sure to see road cyclists climbing to the summit of the col.

A fabulous visit for fans of the Winter Olympics must be the Olympic Museum in Albertville, about 1¼hrs from Haute Maurienne. The town makes for a pleasant wander, particularly the old town. The parking in the town centre is very cheap, €2–3 for up to 4hrs. The museum has a host of outfits and artefacts on display and a very interesting short film (with English subtitles) explaining the build-up to the games. Another section has some slightly disturbing reflections on how politicians have hijacked the games for their own ends. A very reasonable entry fee and minimal souvenir shop make you feel that you are welcome to come and enjoy the values of the Olympics.