フォンタイネモレの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

The first stretch of road to the dirt road junction is very challenging, even for mountain bikes: constant 18-20% gradients. From the junction for the 7 Fontane mountain pasture, the gradients are normal. The arrival at the mountain pasture is beautiful, with the Mucrone dominating on the right and the Mombarone on the left.

Coda refuge from Oropa, good training and suitable footwear required.

A charming location between the Biella area and the Aosta Valley, with a warm welcome from the manager.

Refuge now closed and neglected. Probably following the closure of the Oropa cableway facilities and the consequent drop in visitors.

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.

But I see sheep...so Maremma sheep...so danger...or am I wrong??

The Rifugio Lago della Vecchia is located in the Biella Alps, at 1,872 meters above sea level, near the lake of the same name. It offers typical Piedmontese cuisine and the possibility of overnight stays with 22 beds. It opens in the summer season but for more information, visit the website: rifugiolagodellavecchia.it

Recently built refuge surrounded by the Barma lakes, open in the summer and reachable with a not too demanding walk from Pillaz (or from Pian Coumarial) a hamlet of Fontainemore, overcoming a long stretch of road up to Lake Vargno