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Bivacco Barenghi and Lac Des Neuf Couleurs – loop hike

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Bivacco Barenghi and Lac Des Neuf Couleurs – loop hike

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Bivacco Barenghi and Lac Des Neuf Couleurs – loop hike

09:19

18.8km

1,370m

Hiking

Embark on the Bivacco Barenghi and Lac Des Neuf Couleurs loop hike, a difficult alpine adventure near the French-Italian border. This challenging route covers 11.7 miles (18.8 km) with a significant 4511 feet (1375 metres) of elevation gain, typically requiring around 9 hours and 19 minutes to complete. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 937 m for 1.02 km

After 2.01 km for 5.90 km

After 10.5 km for 2.56 km

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936 m

Trail to the Stroppia Waterfalls

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This beautiful path leads to the Stroppia Refuge passing under the waterfalls of the same name, whose waters are active only between the end of May and the beginning of August.

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3.04 km

Rifugio Stroppia

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Small refuge that houses 12 beds and an electrical system powered by photovoltaic panels. Normally it is not accessible: to use it you have to ask for the keys at the Chiappera bar.

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3.53 km

Lago Niera

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To visit in spring after the snow melts to avoid seeing it dry. It is also the best time to see the Stroppia Falls which are fed by Lake Niera. …

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5.81 km

Dino Icardi Trail

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The trail starts from the Plain of Stroppia at an altitude of 1686 m, (1.5 km upstream from Chiappera)
at the confluence, in the Màira Torrent, of the watercourse coming …

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6.63 km

Moderately Difficult Trail

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Path that requires good physical preparation, it is not dangerous but quite demanding.

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7.78 km

Bivouac Barenghi

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The Barenghi bivouac is located on the shores of Lake Vallonasso and is the starting point for those who want to undertake the ascent to Brec de Chambeyron.

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9.08 km

Lake of Nine Colours

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It is a superb heart-shaped lake, nestled in a rocky basin at the foot of the Tête de la Frema.

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

5.55 km

3.75 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

1.92 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

17°C

7°C

22 %

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Comments

July 31, 2022,Valle Maira lago 9 colori

Nice loop around the Gippiera pass, Barenghi bivouac.
And Colle d'Infernetto.☺️👍

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September 9, 2023,Sentiero Dino Icardi

Long and tiring tour. We saw lots of golden eagles. The detour to Lac des neuf Couleurs is not worth it. Descent from Rif. Stroppa very tough.

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August 2, 2025,[VAL MAIRA] campo base,grange colletto,vallone infernetto,tete de la frema, cascate stroppia, campo base

The most beautiful and challenging route of recent times.
Departure at 7:00 a.m. from the parking lot below the Provenzale. We follow the dirt road to a fork and join the "Dino Icardi" trail (marked with yellow-blue markings). We enter the Infernetto valley until we reach the hill of the same name. The climb to the hill is very steep …

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August 5, 2024,Sentiero Dino Icardi+Tête de La Frema (Valle Maira-CN)

Departure from the Chiappera Base Camp campsite.
Gorgeous, long and tiring ring, but really worth it!! You will come across many lakes and ponds. At Lago della Finestra we tried to eat, but on the hill there was a herd of unattended sheep and goats, watched by a Maremma man. He came down the hill barking and came very close …

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Bivacco Barenghi and Lac Des Neuf Couleurs – loop hike

Trail to the Stroppia Waterfalls

Rifugio Stroppia

Lago Niera

Dino Icardi Trail

Moderately Difficult Trail

Bivouac Barenghi

Lake of Nine Colours

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