サンジャンドモーリエンヌの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

This bivouac crosses the border between Italy and France. It sleeps 7. We recommend arriving by lunchtime, as it's very popular (especially on weekends; we were once in a group of 15). There's minimal heating and some light thanks to solar panels.

This is a refuge without a manager. There's an app to register. A fee of €12 per adult is expected in 2025. There's a fountain outside, gas, and minimal electricity. Inside, there are 24 beds, providing basic comforts, but it's still important to be self-sufficient.

This cross-border bivouac is located on Italian soil near Col Clapier, near the French border. The easiest way to reach it is from the Piccolo Moncenisio pass, and after Lake Savine, it's another half-hour's trail.

You can stay overnight and eat at this refuge. It's small and fills up quickly, so make sure to book ahead if you plan to stay overnight. A beautiful place to stay.

The Lac Blanc directly at the Refuge du Carro.

The refuge is located in the Maurienne valley, between two mountain lakes, and overlooked by the long border ridge of the Levannas. It has 61 beds (reduced to 14 in winter) and offers a catering service to hikers. It is a magnificent stopover or an ideal day hike objective.

The Col de la Croix de Fer culminates at an altitude of 2063 meters. It is the big neighbor of the Col du Glandon, another crossing point between the Maurienne and Oisans valleys. The Tour de France has used this pass 21 times. It is one of the most beautiful in France, a must-visit point for any mountain-loving cyclist!

final push (last 50 meters) trail S3. From the fairly rolling Narrow Valley pass to this passage.