Public transport is fairly limited in the upper Valle Pellice, though train from Torino connects Torre Pellice. From Bobbio Pellice begin the walk along the Sentiero della Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA), a long-distance trail which traverses a large section of the Italian Alps. The GTA continues south past Villanova, the final crumbling cluster of stone houses at the top of the valley (where one can also park their car). From Villanova, the top of the valley curves through a series of cliffs, carved by the torrential Pellice Brook. Four hours from Bobbio reach Rifugio Jervis, a mountain hut with probably the best sound system in the Alps. One also dines quite well here; it is a fine base for those looking to spend several days in the region. From here one has several options: One could continue to ascend (not on the GTA) to the source of the Pellice, the Lakes Mal Consej and Lungo and then on to Rifugio Granero. At this point you could turn back to Rifugio Jervis or head up to the tiny Lakes Nero and Gelato, crossing the mountain pass near Monte Manzoi to Rifugio Lowrie, where you should spend the night. The following day return to Rifugio Jervis via the GTA and the Colle di Baracun.

Those eager to see the Queyras wilderness in France could depart directly from the Rifugio Jervis for the Colle della Croce, a good 2 hour ascent. Cross into France from here, and descend to the beautiful Val Le Guil and the village of La Monta. One could spend the night here, or ascend Monte Palavas, where there are stupendous of the Alps ranging from Monviso to Mont Blanc and the peaks of the Ecrins National Park further into France. From here descend the Colle dell'Urina back to Italy and Rifugio Jervis.

The Monviso circuit is a popular one, affording stunning views of the majestic mountain as well as panoramic views of the surrounding Alps. The route requires at least three days and the recommended start point is from the Valle Po, the next valley south from Valle Pellice. From the Pian del Re above Crissolo ascend to the Colle di Viso and sleep the first night at the Rifugio Quintino Sella. Next day one must climb the Passo Gallarino and the Passo Chiaffredo, then down to Grange Gheit and Rifugio Vallanta: spend the second night here. Finally on the final day cross to France via the Passo di Vallanta, pass the Refuge Du Viso then climb back to Italy over the Colle delle Traversette. Descend through the Pian Armoine back to the Pian del Re.

Backcountry skiers have unlimited passes and crests to climb and ski down. Great caution must be urged - this is a highly dangerous sport, and must above all be done with at least one other person. Even with proper equipment, including avalanche beepers, skiing in the backcountry is truly for experts only, for only those with experience can recognize dangerous situations when they see it. But those who venture on should really enjoy themselves here, the almost complete lack of ski lifts lending the valley a most unspoiled atmosphere. Cross-country skiing, particularly in the Conca del Pra plain around Rifugio Jervis, is another excellent, somewhat less dangerous winter activity.