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Rifugio della Balma

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Rifugio della Balma

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Location: Fontainemore, Aosta Valley, Italy

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1. Historic Fontainemore to Oropa pilgrimage trail

15.8km

07:30

1,230m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Trail 2 from Fontainemore to Colle della Barma d'Oropa

12.9km

05:29

900m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Lake Vargno – Rifugio della Balma loop from Fontainemore

14.4km

05:32

770m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Marika Abbà

April 4, 2022

This beautiful refuge is set on a promontory and has two homonymous lakes at its foot. It is located at 2,060 meters above sea level and included in the Mont Mars Nature Reserve.

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Riccardo

June 26, 2025

Very modern and comfortable refuge. Equipped with 24h electricity, wi-fi, hot water. The refuge is also a stop for the Oropa Valley walk.

The Barma refuge is located at an altitude of 2060 meters in the Mont Mars nature reserve, located between the Biella area and the Lys Valley in the Aosta Valley.

The stone structure is built around the roche moutonne in the center of an amphitheater overlooking the lakes of the same name at the foot of the Mont Mars massif (2600 m).

The refuge is recently built and has a large bar, two dining rooms, eight rooms, five of which seat 8, two seat 4 and a double with bathroom. The services are shared.

The structure is equipped with solar panels for the production of electricity, integrated with a co-generator system. The water is collected from the depths of the lake and treated with a water purifier so as to avoid the use of packaging to be disposed of.

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Gabriele Cislaghi

July 18, 2023

A completely renovated retreat nestled between two mountain lakes and a breathtaking view

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Elevation 2,030 m

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Location: Fontainemore, Aosta Valley, Italy

Rifugio della Balma

1. Historic Fontainemore to Oropa pilgrimage trail

2. Trail 2 from Fontainemore to Colle della Barma d'Oropa

3. Lake Vargno – Rifugio della Balma loop from Fontainemore

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