Refuge I Re Magi

Refuge I RE MAGI is located at an altitude of 1.760 m, in the heart of the hamlet of Les Granges de la Vallée Étroite, in the Briançonnais, Hautes Alpes. Italian territory until the Second World War, the Vallée Étroite is today French territory attached to the commune of Névache, and it charms visitors with its unique Franco-Italian appeal. Taking its name from the Rois Mages range that dominates the valley, the refuge is set in a lush valley full of flowers, dotted with many lakes and climbing sites: the "Croz del Rifugio" and the "Parete dei Militi", an internationally renowned rock-climbing training wall. The refuge lies on the routes of the GR5, the GTA, the Via Alpina and the Tour du Thabor. In winter as in summer, seasoned mountaineers, experienced hikers and families will find a wide choice of routes of all levels and difficulties. Refuge I RE MAGI has a real flavour of Italy: regional cuisine, a friendly and warm setting and, of course, the lilting accent of the whole team, who welcome you to the Re Magi for a night, a stay, a meal or an afternoon snack. But you can also come to celebrate a birthday, organise a family get-together or a company seminar in season or, out of season, over a weekend. In summer, the refuge can of course be reached on foot but also by car, on horseback or by mountain bike, and in winter on skis (cross-country, touring), on snowshoes or on foot. Sleeping capacity of 35 places (a dormitory with 15 beds and small rooms for 2, 3 or 4 people), two dining rooms (one inside and one panoramic), a large sun terrace, a small lounge with a fireplace, a lockable room for mountain bikes, a heated cupboard (clothes dryer).... FOR ROOM BOOKINGS, CONTACT US BY PHONE (0039. 349. 611 29 20 or on 0122. 96 451 ) OR BY EMAIL.

HOW TO GET HERE IN SUMMER - by road: From France, via Col de l'Échelle and from Italy, via Bardonecchia along the main road to Melezet - Pian del Colle. After the former border post, follow the road signposted "Valle Stretta". SUMMER - By train (Bardonecchia station) From France by TGV Paris-Lyon-Bardonecchia-Turin and from Italy by the Turin-Bardonecchia rail link. Then take the Bardonecchia-Vallée Etroite shuttle bus, which will take you to the refuge (for timetables, ask at the refuge). IN WINTER - From Italy, Bardonecchia town From the Pian del Colle car park (former border post): On foot, cross-country skis, touring skis or snowshoes (approx. 1 hr 30). WINTER - From France, Névache or Modane By cross-country skis, touring skis or snowshoes, from Névache, via Col des Thures or Col du Vallon and, from Modane, via Col de la Vallée Etroite. Please check the snow conditions beforehand with the Secours en Montagne de Briançon (tel. 0492 22 22 22) SUMMER: Access by road from France via Col de l'Echelle and from Italy via Bardonecchia. WINTER: On foot, snowshoes, cross-country skis or off-piste touring skis.

• Evening meal· Yes
• Showers· Yes
• Toilets· Yes

Services

Half Board, Picnic, Lunchtime meal, Evening meal, Breakfast, Free tap water, Hot water for Thermos

Services offered

Area for drying clothes, Free hot showers

Facilities

Bar, Terrace, Bike and mountain bike storage area

Languages spoken

French, English, Italian

Payment methods

Bank Cheque, Cash

Services located close by

Train, Bus

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• The Grand Tour of Thabor starting from Val Fréjus (Savoie)
• The Grand Tour du Thabor starting from Bardonecchia (Italy)
• The Grand Tour du Thabor starting from Exilles and Salbertrand (Italy)
• The Grand Tour du Thabor starting from Oulx (Italy)
• The Grand Tour du Thabor, from Névache
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• Col de Vallée Etroite (2,434 m)From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini
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• Mont Thabor (3,178 m) via Vallon du DînerThe refuges of La Vallée Etroite - Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini
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• 5 days (4 nights) - The winter routeMont Thabor, Pic Blanc, and Grande Tempête
• The Haute-Route Thabor starting from Névache
• The Haute-Route Thabor starting from Valmeinier
• The Haute-Route Thabor starting from Valfréjus
• The Haute-Route Thabor to the start of Vallée Etroite