Valle Stretta – Granges of the Narrow Valley loop from Bardonecchia

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Valle Stretta – Granges of the Narrow Valley loop from Bardonecchia

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Valle Stretta – Granges of the Narrow Valley loop from Bardonecchia

05:51

19.1km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.41 km for 418 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 14.3 km for 418 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.32 km

Lucianina Trail

Highlight • Trail

I went on April 12, 26, starting from Nevache (campsite parking) and taking the Lucianina trail. Shortly after the second bridge, a recent avalanche had brought down numerous trees. Due to drifts of non-supporting snow and debris, I recommend crossing to the left bank (road) using one of the two wooden bridges encountered after the dam.

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7.34 km

Valle Stretta

Highlight • Other

The simplest acces is from Italy, Bardonecchia.
There is a parking close to the golf / cross country ski court.
You can do cross coutry skiing to the top. Snowshoeing is good on secondary path.
There are two refuges with good food in the small village of Grange. My favourite is Rifugio i Re Magi.

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8.39 km

Terzo Alpini Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There are two refuges in Grange Valle Stretta. Terzo Alpini is the less crowded and anyway good.

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8.47 km

Granges of the Narrow Valley

Highlight • Settlement

You are now in the only inhabited village in the French part of the Vallée Étroite. There are two shelters, public fountains, a bar-restaurant and a small chapel. An absolutely lovely place!

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8.55 km

Rifugio Re Magi

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It takes its name from the mountain range that dominates it, the three peaks that can be admired in the distance. This refuge dates back to 1923, the first in the Stretta Valley, and is located in the heart of the delightful Grange hamlet. It offers bar and restaurant services and has beds

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