Refuge Colle del Clapis (casotto del Clapis)

Unstaffed hut · 2 851 m · Sauze di Cesana

This hut is reported destroyed. Do not count on it for shelter.
Refuge Colle del Clapis (casotto del Clapis)
Photo: Alain Malfondet (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The Colle del Clapis (casotto del Clapis) refuge is an unguarded cabin located in the Parco Naturale Val Troncea. It is publicly owned.

At a glance

Altitude 2 851 m
Type Unstaffed hut
Capacity 4 places
Warden Parco Naturale Val Troncea
Reported state Détruite
Municipality Sauze di Cesana

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Access

Italy, Sestriere Valley, between Sestriere and Pragelato, at the place called "Traverses" head south on the road to Parco Naturale Val Troncea, Plan, Pattemouche, parking Pount daz Itrei 1616m (source), track to Bergerie del Mey then climb to Col Clapis, refuge. Italy, Cesana Torinese (Italian side of the Montgenèvre and Sestriere passes), Sauze di Cesana, at the SE exit of the village, continue for 2 km, then take the track on the right, descend, cross the Ripa and go up the Ripa stream on the left bank to Brusa del Plan 1825m, you are in the Valle Argentera. The track is quite smooth and climbs little, you can start walking from here for the more determined or continue the track for another 5/6km (almost flat) to the terminal parking 1910m (you haven't gained 100m of D+) ... at the footbridge that allows you to cross the stream and reach the Alpe Plane refuge 2091m, then climb to Col Clapis and arrive at the refuge. The Valle Argentera splits into 2 valleys, Valle Lunga and Valle del Gran Miol, these valleys are long, especially at the end !! and allow access to the other side of the Grand Queyon, Cima Frappier, Punta Gran Mioul, Punta Vergia, many peaks nearing 3000m ...

Good to know

The price of the overnight stay includes the use of the equipment on site: 1 table 4 chairs 4 mattress places Mattress cover, pillow, blanket Lighting Gas stove Gas heating Contact the Parco Naturale Val Troncea for booking procedures and key collection.

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