3-day ski tour in the Val Magia in the Aosta Valley - Ski touring in Italy.
Just a stone’s throw from the city of Aosta in Italy, Val Saint-Barthélemy is a small, secluded valley and one of the Aosta Valley’s best-kept secrets. The comfortable Magia Refuge, located at the edge of the larch forest at an altitude of 2,000 metres, is the ideal base for exploring this local gem.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 3 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingIFMGA English-speaking mountain guide; Group of 4 to 6 participants per mountain guide.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Suitable for skiers who are confident skiing off-piste in all snow conditions and have previous ski touring experience. Wide slopes with occasional narrow sections and inclines of up to 35°.
- For participants who engage in regular physical activity. Up to 1,000 m of ascent and 5 to 6 hours of effort per day.
- Sport
- Ski
- Minimum age
- 16 years
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- IFMGA English-speaking mountain guide
- Half-board accommodation in the mountain hut (dinner, breakfast and overnight stay)
- Transfers as per programme
- Rental of a full safety kit (avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe)
Not included
- Personal drinks in the hut and other personal expenses (we recommend bringing euros)
- Picnic lunches and daily snacks
- Transport to the meeting point in Chamonix
- Personal technical equipment
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
The programme is provided as a guideline and may be adjusted according to the group’s level and mountain conditions.
- Day 1: Transfer from Chamonix to the small hamlet of Porliod (1,790m) in the Val Saint Barthélémy via Aosta and Nus. We ascend to the Col de Beauregard (2,382m) via a comfortable traverse at the foot of Mont Rion. We then descend through alpine pastures and the larch forest to reach the Magia refuge (2,007m). The refuge, completed in 2016, is particularly comfortable, offering showers and small dormitories. Overnight at the refuge.Elevation gain: 600m / Elevation loss: 400m
- Day 2: Departure towards the end of the Val Saint Barthélémy and the mountains bordering the neighboring Valpelline. We first reach the plateau of Lac de Luseney, then ascend to the Col de Livournéa (2,841m). We descend by the same route and spend the night at the refuge.Elevation gain: 850m / Elevation loss: 850m
- Day 3: We leave the refuge for the Pointe de Chaleby (2,683m). We descend via the Col du Salvé to the alpine pastures of Fontaney and Chavalry, creating a beautiful loop that takes us back to the Porliod parking lot. Return to Chamonix in the mid-afternoon.Elevation gain: 700m / Elevation loss: 700m
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Where you stay
Half-board accommodation at the Magia Refuge. Before and after your trip, benefit from preferential rates with our hotel partners in Chamonix.
Getting There
Meet at 8.30am at the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix. Transfer by minibus to the departure point and return to Chamonix by minibus.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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Dates and prices
- Jan 15 – Jan 17, 20272026/27 · 3 days695 EUR695€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To KnowAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Start date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants.
- Jan 29 – Jan 31, 20272026/27 · 3 days695 EUR695€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To KnowAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Start date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants.
- Feb 12 – Feb 14, 20272026/27 · 3 days695 EUR695€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To KnowAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Start date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
Group booking: 695€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants
Guiding policy: Group of 4 to 6 participants per mountain guide. Registration possible from age 16 when accompanied by an adult.
Private booking prices 2027: 2 people: 1570€ per person; 3 people: 1120€ per person; 4 people: 895€ per person; 5 people: 760€ per person; 6 people: 670€ per person
Mountain sports insurance with repatriation cover is mandatory. We strongly recommend cancellation cover. Insurance can be purchased when you register. Valid ID is mandatory.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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