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The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts

The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts
The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts
The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts
The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts
The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts
The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts
The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts
The Vallée Étroite barns on snowshoes: access to the I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini huts

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As soon as the first snow falls, the Terzo Alpini and I Re Magi refuges are accessible only by snowshoe or ski touring: an easy and pleasant ascent to the heart of the Narrow Valley, at the foot of the Magi peaks.

You may already be familiar with the Vallée Étroite in summer, but in winter it's much harder to get to, and therefore much more peaceful too...

As the Col de l'échelle is closed to traffic in winter, access by car is via Bardonecchia, in Italy. At the end of the SP216 road, set off on foot along the track towards the Vallée Etroite barns. This track gradually winds its way up through the forest, along the torrent. Pointe Gaspard is on your right, while Paroi des Militaires rises to your left. After 4 km, you reach the refuges.

Return by the same route.

Technical Information

Snowshoeing
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
3h
Dist.
8 km
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Starting point

Vallée Étroite , 05100   Névache
Lat : 45.049788Lng : 6.663673

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Refuge Terzo Alpini

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.

Vallée Etroite 05100 Névache
- Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallees -
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Date and time

  • From 01/12/2026 to 30/04/2027
  • From 01/12/2027 to 30/04/2028

Additional information

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Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 24/03/2026
www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
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Type of land

Groomed trail

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
IGN TOP25 map 3535 OT

Location complements

In winter, the Col de l'Échelle is closed: to reach the Vallée Étroite, cross the Col de Montgenèvre (RN 94), direction Cesana, Oulx and Bardonecchia. In Bardonecchia, follow the Melezet road to the Pian del Col parking lot.

Reception complements

Warning: do not take the Col de l'Echelle road in winter.

Find out when the refuge is open and make sure you book in advance.

Remain vigilant: you must be aware of changing weather and snow conditions. The G.R. and other itineraries used in summer are not always the same as those used in winter - The right bank itinerary between Ville Haute and the Rately bridge is not recommended.
Stay alert to avalanche risks. Our mountain guides are there to guide you on this winter terrain, which they know well.

Due to the risk of avalanches, wearing complete safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is strongly recommended.

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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾