Useful informations
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Access
Access to the Thabor massif
- Mont Thabor · Maurienne
Savoie
Through the Maurienne Valley, Savoie
From Valmeinier, Valloire: From Grenoble, take the A41 then the A43; from Chambéry, take the A43, as far as the "Saint-Michel de Maurienne" exit. In Saint-Michel de Maurienne, follow signs for "Valmeinier-Valloire". From Orelle: From Grenoble, take the A41 then the A43; from Chambéry, take the A43, as far as the "Saint-Michel de Maurienne" exit. In Saint-Michel de Maurienne, follow signs for "Orelle" and stay on the D1006 for 6 kilometres. From Valfréjus: From Grenoble, take the A41 then the A43; from Chambéry, the A43, as far as the "Modane" exit. In Modane, follow signs for "Valfréjus".
See the access route - Vallée Étroite · Valle Stretta
Italian border
Via the Vallée Etroite, Hautes-Alpes (on the Italian border)
From France, reach Bardonecchia (Italy) via the Fréjus tunnel (Modane) or the col du Montgenèvre (Briançon). From Turin, reach Bardonecchia. Then follow signs for "Melezet-Vallée Etroite" ("Valle Stretta") to the head of the valley. In winter, park your car at Pian del Colle. In summer only, from the Clarée valley, head for the col de l'Echelle. At the foot of the pass, turn left to enter the Vallée Etroite.
See the access route - Clarée valley
Hautes-Alpes
Through the Clarée Valley, Hautes-Alpes
From Briançon, head towards the col du Montgenèvre. At the foot of the pass, turn left towards the "vallée de la Clarée" to reach Névache. From Italy, cross the col du Montgenèvre. At Les Alberts, enter the Clarée valley and continue to Névache. In summer only, from Bardonecchia (Italy), take the col de l'Echelle to reach Névache.
See the access route - Cerces · Guisane
Hautes-Alpes
Through the Guisane Valley, Hautes-Alpes
From Briançon, head towards the col du Lautaret. Several possible starting points: col du Granon, Monetier-les-Bains, Pont de l'Alpe. From Grenoble, follow signs for Briançon (RN94). Cross the col du Lautaret to reach Pont de l'Alpe, Monetier-les-Bains or the col du Granon.
See the access route
Contacts
Useful numbers
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Tourist offices
High Mountain Guides and Mid-Mountain Leaders' Offices
Shuttles
- Vallée de la Clarée et Vallée Etroite(0033) (0)4 92 20 47 50
- Modane-Bardonecchia(ask the Modane Tourist Office for the timetable).(0033) (0)4 79 05 26 67
- Bardonecchia-Vallée Etroiterunning in summer (ask the Bardonecchia Tourist Office or the refuges of the Vallée Etroite for the timetable).
Taxis
- Taxi in Maurienne(0033) (0)6 15 19 13 55
- Taxi in the Vallée Etroite(enquire at the refuges of the Vallée Etroite).
Trains
- SNCFhttp://www.voyages-sncf.com/
- FS (Ferrovie dello Stato) in Italyhttp://www.trenitalia.it
Bivouac
Bivouac rules
By living alongside one another, let us prevent damage to the flora and natural habitats and disturbance to the wildlife.Read the bivouac rules
Choosing your spot
Ask for advice and introduce yourself to the refuge team. Settle on ground that is already used, such as places where the grass is already flattened by frequent hikers.
When can I pitch my tent?
You can pitch your tent from 19:00 and take it down before 9:00. You may only stay one night in the same place; remember that bivouacking is meant to be a temporary, discreet and self-sufficient activity.
Can I light a campfire?
No, it is forbidden, even when surrounded by stones. DO NOT MOVE THE SURROUNDING STONES
Can I use the refuge's services?
The refuge team counts on you to limit movement inside the building (evening service, toilets in the morning during cleaning). In bad weather, the common areas can be almost full. In this exceptional case, we may not be able to shelter everyone.
What should I do with my waste?
Take everything back down to the valley, where bins are available. Do not leave your waste behind, even natural waste such as food scraps (apple cores, banana skins, eggshells, fruit stones, etc.), paper or packaging. Do not leave toilet paper lying around.
Can I swim, do my washing-up or wash in the lakes?
No, all swimming and water activities are forbidden in the lakes. Opt for a quick wash 200 m away from any drinking water source.
HELP US keep bivouacking permitted on our massif by respecting the regulations :)
Safety and weather
Before you set off: weather, snow, refuge team
In winter, set aside the idea of GR trails and pay close attention to snow conditions.
Safety principles for winter outings on skis or snowshoes
Do not forget your safety equipment: shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver.
Check the snow and avalanche bulletin.
Check with the refuge team.
The refuges are open from late December to late April, continuously or, for some, on request.
Rescue
Plan your tour
The map "Around Thabor"
Essential for preparing your grand tour of the French/Italian Thabor and its variants.
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