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Barma Refuge in Val del Lys: A Hiking Excursion with a Delicious Twist!
Fontainemore, Valle d'Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day•Hiking · 2,060 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+18
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Rifugio Barma in Val del Lys
Today's adventure will take us to the Aosta Valley, specifically to the Lys Valley. We will walk a portion of the long and ancient procession that the local villagers still make today to reach the sanctuary of the Madonna di Oropa, starting from Fontainemore. We will depart from Pian Coumarial and reach one of the most interesting refuges in the Valley, the Barma Refuge. We are in the heart of the Mont Mars reserve, where the modern structure of the Barma blends with the truly breathtaking landscape. Here we will stop for lunch to enjoy the special dishes carefully prepared by the guys at the Refuge.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
P.S. I kindly ask you to book as soon as possible so that I can reserve lunch at the refuge.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+18 Guiddy points
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Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
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I+
D
D+
850 m D+ · 13 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 850 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch in hut
✕Transport
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
850 m
Max altitude
2,060 m
Distance
13 km
Duration
6 h
Day
13 km · D+ 850 m · 6 h
Apple Maps08:30PARKING
Departure
We'll meet here at the Pian Coumarial car park, where we'll leave the cars and begin our ascent, first on a dirt road and then on a lovely trail through the woods.
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Barma Mountain Hut
We'll arrive at the Rifugio Barma around noon, where we can relax and admire the breathtaking scenery of the Mont Mars Nature Reserve. Here, we'll enjoy a delicious, high-quality lunch at the refuge.
15:00RETURN
Back to Pian Coumarial
We'll head back down to the valley along the same trail, but at a certain point, we'll branch off onto an easy dirt road that leads back to the parking area. And if we've worked up a thirst, we can grab a well-deserved celebratory beer at the Pian Coumarial refreshment point!
How do you get to Fontainemore? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Mineral salts and supplements
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Mosquito repellent spray
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Gilberto G.
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 850 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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