Mount Tabor from the Narrow Valley

"Emblematic, and grandiose in its mineral setting": Known for more than 600 years, the Chapel of Mount Thabor, located at 3171 m altitude, has been a pilgrimage site for centuries, as well as a refuge for many hikers.Built in the 15th century, this chapel belonged to the Escartons territory, which lasted until the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. In 1487, the Mélézet parish became responsible for maintaining the chapel. The chapel was completely rebuilt in wood in 1694, hardened in 1897 thanks to the generosity of the Mélézet parishioners, and finally restored in 1951. The people of Mélézet were also behind the Stations of the Cross built in 1860 on the last slopes of Le Thabor. That year, a typhoid epidemic claimed many victims. The local population went up in procession to implore the protection of the Virgin of Tabor and publicly promised to do this penance every year. At the beginning of August, pilgrims from Mélézet, Valmeinier, Modane and Névache gather here. It became Savoyard, then Italian, and finally, as part of the annexed territories, it was returned to France by the Treaty of Paris of February 10, 1947. For a time, it belonged to the Ministry of Finance, until the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the basis of archival documents, returned ownership to the commune of Bardonecchia. Of course, it is still French territory. This chapel is deteriorating day by day and will be swept away if nothing is done: The Association des Amis du patrimoine religieux de Névache is actively involved in saving it and is seeking to raise funds: if you would like to support their project, please visit their websites: amipatrimoinenevache.wixsite.com/monsite/ www.helloasso.com/associations/amis-du-patrimoine-religieux-de-nevache/collectes/objectif-thabor Please note: for safety reasons, as the building is in danger of collapsing, access to the interior of the Thabor chapel is now impossible, following a security mission.

The "I Re Magi" refuge offers you calm, comfort and originality. Thanks to its family management, you'll feel right at home.

Terzo Alpini is a refuge located in the Vallée Étroite, at an altitude of 1780 m. It is part of the commune of Névache. The Vallée Etroite is part of the commune of Névache, and is a listed and protected site.Managed by Riccardo and Anna Novo, the refuge is open in summer from mid-June to mid-September, and in winter from mid-February to mid-April. It is also open out of season on weekends (booking required). For New Year's Eve, reservations by telephone only. Catering by prior arrangement. The refuge : Terzo Alpini welcomes up to 34 guests (20 in rooms and 14 in dormitories). The refuge has hot showers on every floor, summer and winter alike (hot showers cost €1). Both the small rooms and the dormitory are equipped with wooden bunk beds, making for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The refuge comprises 2 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 4 people, 1 room for 8 people and a dormitory for 14 people. Accommodation 1/2 board, picnic baskets on request. The cuisine: At Terzo Alpini, Italian tradition comes first! You can try Piedmontese starters such as anchovies au vert, beans in salad, petite tome, cold cuts, sweet and sour zucchinis and many other specialities. At Terzo Alpini, polenta has pride of place! It's put more than one exhausted hiker back on his feet! It's served with alpine cheeses, meat and sausage, or venison cooked by Riccardo. Of course, we also offer daily specials such as ossobuco, tajine and more... And for children, we have a special menu. The Vallée Étroite is the ideal location for a wide range of sporting activities: ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking and horse-riding, mountain biking, climbing on the magnificent routes of the "Paroi des militaires"... Accessible on foot from Névache, Modane and Bardonecchia in summer, but also by car, it can only be reached by cross-country skiing, ski touring or snowshoeing in winter.