Credit: Compagnie des Refuges Clarée Thabor
Refuge I Re Magi
The refuge team: Famille Nervo
The refuge
The refuge
The I RE MAGI Hut is located at 1,760 m above sea level, 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, Vallée Étroite is now French territory attached to the commune of Névache and it charms visitors with its unique Franco-Italian charm. Taking its name from the chain of the Three Wise Men that overlooks the valley, the hut is immersed in a lush and very flowery valley, dotted with numerous lakes and climbing sites: the "Croz del Rifugio" and the "Parete dei Militi", an internationally renowned climbing school wall. The hut is located along the routes of the GR5, the GTA, the Via Alpina and the Tour du Thabor. In winter as in summer, experienced mountaineers, seasoned hikers and families will find a wide choice of circuits of all levels and difficulties. The I RE MAGI Hut smells of Italy: regional cuisine, a friendly and warm atmosphere, and of course, the singing accent of the entire team, who welcomes you to the Re Magi for an overnight stay, a stay, a meal or a snack. But you can also come to celebrate a birthday, organize a family reunion or a corporate seminar in season or, off-season, on a weekend. In summer, the hut is accessible on foot of course, but also by car, horseback or mountain bike and in winter by skis (cross-country, touring), snowshoes or on foot. Sleeping capacity of 34 beds (a dormitory of 15 beds and small rooms of 2, 3 or 4 beds), two dining rooms (one inside and one panoramic), a large sun terrace, a small lounge with a fireplace, a closed room for mountain bikes, a heated wardrobe (dry clothes).... IF YOU DO NOT FIND THE ACCOMMODATION SOLUTION YOU WISH, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE WARDEN by phone at (0039)349.611 29 20 or by email info@iremagi.it.
Availability
Opening periods
December 26 → April 17, 2027 SAISON D'HIVER 2026/2027: OUVERT TOUS LES JOURS du 26 décembre 2026 au 6 janvier 2027 et du 15 janvier au 17 avril 2027
Rates
Half-board and services
Online booking prices, set by the refuge team.
Overnight stay, per person
- DEMI PENSION adulte DORTOIRfrom December 26, 2026 to April 17, 2027€63
- Demi pension en chambre de 2 places1 room · 2 places · room booked full€68
- Demi pension en chambre de 31 room · 3 places · room booked full€68
- Demi pension en chambre de 41 room · 4 places · room booked full€68
- Demi-pension enfant (-12 ans)up to 12 years€45
- Demi-pension enfant (-5 ans)up to 4 years€35
Extras
- Pique-nique du lendemain€13
Guides and leaders
- Demi-pension guide / AEMÀ partir de 4 clients, sur présentation de la carte pro€45
- Tourist tax extra: €0.66 per adult per night, paid at the refuge.
- Deposit paid online: €20 per hiker per night, plus a booking fee; the rest is paid at the refuge.
- At the refuge: cash or cheque.
The refuge team
A word from the refuge team
Bienvenue au refuge I RE MAGI
Ici, les choses simples ont encore un goût special.
Notre refuge est familial et authentique, où nous cherchons d’accueillir chaque hôte avec le sourire pour le faire sentir comme chez lui.
À table, nous proposons les saveurs de la tradition piémontaise, avec des plats simples et généreux, des recettes de famille et le plaisir de partager un bon moment ensemble.
Un endroit chaleureux, au cœur de la montagne, où s’arrêter, respirer et profiter d’un bon moment.Access
Getting to the refuge
TO VISIT US:
SUMMER - Road Access From France, via the Col de l'Échelle and from Italy, via Bardonecchia following the departmental road to Melezet - Pian del Colle. After the old border post, continue on the road indicated "Valle Stretta". SUMMER - Train Access (Bardonecchia Station) From France by TGV Paris-Lyon-Bardonecchia-Turin and from Italy by the Turin-Bardonecchia train connection. Then take the Bardonecchia-Vallée Etroite shuttle, which will take you to the hut (for shuttle schedules, inquire at the hut). SUMMER: car access from France via the Col de l'Échelle and from Italy via Bardonecchia.
WINTER - From Italy, town of Bardonecchia From the Pian del Colle parking lot (former border post): on foot, cross-country skis, touring skis or snowshoes (allow about 1h 30). WINTER - From France, village of Névache or town of Modane By cross-country skis, touring skis or snowshoes, from Névache, through the Col des Thures or the Col du Vallon and, from Modane, through the Col de la Vallée Etroite. First, check the snow conditions with the Mountain Rescue of Briançon (tel. 04. 92 22 22 22) WINTER: access on foot, snowshoes, cross-country skiing or touring skis
Services & facilities
What you'll find up there
- 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
Good to know
Before you set off
- Arrival
- from 14:30
- Dinner
- 19
- Departure
- 9 AM
- Quiet hours
- from 10 PM to 6:30 AM
- Pets
- no dogs allowed
- Paying the balance
- In cash or by bank check, on the evening of arrival
Practical
Contact the refuge
- Town
- Névache
- Address
- Vallée Etroite - Névache 05100 NEVACHE
- Altitude
- 1,760 m
- Contact
- refuge@iremagi.it
- Refuge website
- https://www.iremagi.it
- GPS
- 45.0688 · 6.62956
Nearby refuges
Nearby refuges
Continue your tour, or find a place close by.
Hikes
Routes that pass by the refuge
- The Grand Tour of Thabor starting from Valmeinier 1800 (Savoie)
- 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
- 6 days (5 nights): Tour around Thabor starting from NévacheRefuge Buffère - Chardonnet - Ricou - Laval - Drayères - Thabor - I Re Magi - Terzo Alpini
- Tour du Mont-Thabor via the GR57Refuges I Re Magi - Terzo Alpini - Thabor - Drayères
- 3 days (2 nights): Tour around Roi Mages, starting from BardonecchiaRefuge I Re Magi - Refuge Terzo Alpini - Refuge du Mont Thabor
- 5 days (4 nights): around Mont Thabor starting from ValmeinierRefuge des Marches - Refuge du Mont Thabor - Refuge I Re Magi - Refuge Terzo Alpini - refuge des Drayères
- Col du Thures (2,194 m)From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini
- Col du Vallon (2,645 m)From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini
- Mont Thabor (3,178 m) via Vallon du DînerFrom the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini
- Col de Vallée Etroite (2,434 m)From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini
- Lac Vert (1 834 m)From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini
- From Bardonecchia to the refuges of La Vallée Etroite via Pian del ColleHow to reach Vallée Etroite: Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini
- From Névache to the refuges of Vallée Etroite via Col des ThuresHow to reach Vallée Etroite: Refuge I Re Magi et Refuge Terzo Alpini
- From Valfréjus to the refuges of La Vallée Etroite via Col de la Vallée EtroiteHow to reach Vallée Etroite: Refuge I Re Magi et Refuge Terzo Alpini
- 4 days (3 nights): A carbon-free journey from Modane to BriançonRefuge du Mont Thabor - Refuges I Re Magi - Terzo Alpini - Buffère
- Bardonecchia to the refuges of Vallée Etroite from Pian del ColleHow to reach Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini
- Col du Vallon (2,645 m)From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite - Refuge I Re Magi et Refuge Terzo Alpini
- Mont Thabor (3,178 m) via Vallon du DînerThe refuges of La Vallée Etroite - Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini
- Col de Vallée Etroite (2,434 m) and alternatives: Col de la Gran Bagna (2,990 m) and Roche Bernaude (3,222 m)From the refuges of Vallée Etroite - Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini
- Pointe Balthazar (3,163 m)From Refuge de la Vallée Etroite - I Re Magi et Terzo Alpini
- The Sérus Mountain circuitThe refuges of Vallée Etroite - Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini
- 3 days (2 nights): Between France and Italy, starting from Valfréjus (Modane)Refuge du Mont Thabor and Refuge I Re Magi or Refuge Terzo Alpini
- 5 days (4 nights): Tour around Mont Thabor starting from ValmeinierRefuge de Terre Rouge, Refuge de la vallée Etroite, Refuge Buffère, Refuge Haute Clarée,
- 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
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