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Upper Susa valley (Italy)

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Arrival of the cable car in Fregiusia (1,944 m), well-known winter destination for skiers who frequent the Jafferau ski area

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Arrival of the cable car in Fregiusia (1,944 m), well-known winter destination for skiers who frequent the Jafferau ski area

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Signposts at the start of the old Decauville segment railway used to build the Rochemolles dam

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Signposts at the start of the old Decauville segment railway used to build the Rochemolles dam

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The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau

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The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau

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A mountain pasture where typical cheeses and butter are produced from the milk of cows that graze at high altitude

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A mountain pasture where typical cheeses and butter are produced from the milk of cows that graze at high altitude

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New bridges cross streams and narrow valleys on the route to ancient Decauville

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New bridges cross streams and narrow valleys on the route to ancient Decauville

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The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau

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The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau

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At each crossroads there are indicator signs so as not to lose the direction to follow towards the Rochemolles dam

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At each crossroads there are indicator signs so as not to lose the direction to follow towards the Rochemolles dam

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As you go up, the woods thin out and the rocky walls that overlook the valley appear

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As you go up, the woods thin out and the rocky walls that overlook the valley appear

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Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley

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Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley

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Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley

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Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley

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Fresh water in the refreshment area along the banks of the Rochemolles dam lake (1,973 m)

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Fresh water in the refreshment area along the banks of the Rochemolles dam lake (1,973 m)

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Beyond the dam the woods give way to pastures

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Beyond the dam the woods give way to pastures

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Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin

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Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin

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Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin

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Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin

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The valley ends in a clearing used in the early 1900s for the extraction of material for the construction of the dam

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The valley ends in a clearing used in the early 1900s for the extraction of material for the construction of the dam

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In the center of Grange du Fond there is the Scarfiotti refuge, a stop for hikers to taste typical dishes of local products

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In the center of Grange du Fond there is the Scarfiotti refuge, a stop for hikers to taste typical dishes of local products

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The rugged rock walls that delimit the valley where the Scarfiotti refuge is located

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The rugged rock walls that delimit the valley where the Scarfiotti refuge is located

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Rugged mountains outline the profile of the mountains above the Scarfiotti refuge

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Rugged mountains outline the profile of the mountains above the Scarfiotti refuge

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Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream

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Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream

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Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream

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Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream

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The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge

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The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge

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The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge

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The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge

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The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge

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The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge

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From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)

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From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)

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From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)

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From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)

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Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m), Grange du Fond plateau on the Bardonecchia road (1,312 m) - Sommeiller pass (3,009 m)

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Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m), Grange du Fond plateau on the Bardonecchia road (1,312 m) - Sommeiller pass (3,009 m)

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Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).

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Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).

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Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).

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Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).

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Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).

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Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).

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Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).

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Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).

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On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam

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On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam

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On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam

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On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam

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Bardonecchia can be seen just far away at the bottom of the Rochemolles valley

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Bardonecchia can be seen just far away at the bottom of the Rochemolles valley

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The excursion route

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The excursion route

Arrival of the cable car in Fregiusia (1,944 m), well-known winter destination for skiers who frequent the Jafferau ski area
Arrival of the cable car in Fregiusia (1,944 m), well-known winter destination for skiers who frequent the Jafferau ski area
Signposts at the start of the old Decauville segment railway used to build the Rochemolles dam
Signposts at the start of the old Decauville segment railway used to build the Rochemolles dam
The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau
The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau
A mountain pasture where typical cheeses and butter are produced from the milk of cows that graze at high altitude
A mountain pasture where typical cheeses and butter are produced from the milk of cows that graze at high altitude
New bridges cross streams and narrow valleys on the route to ancient Decauville
New bridges cross streams and narrow valleys on the route to ancient Decauville
The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau
The Decauville, now a pedestrian and cycle dirt road, crosses the dense forest of the slopes of Mount Jafferau
At each crossroads there are indicator signs so as not to lose the direction to follow towards the Rochemolles dam
At each crossroads there are indicator signs so as not to lose the direction to follow towards the Rochemolles dam
As you go up, the woods thin out and the rocky walls that overlook the valley appear
As you go up, the woods thin out and the rocky walls that overlook the valley appear
Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley
Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley
Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley
Lake produced by the dam (1,973 m) that collects the water that flows from the streams of the upper Rochemolles valley
Fresh water in the refreshment area along the banks of the Rochemolles dam lake (1,973 m)
Fresh water in the refreshment area along the banks of the Rochemolles dam lake (1,973 m)
Beyond the dam the woods give way to pastures
Beyond the dam the woods give way to pastures
Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin
Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin
Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin
Rochemolles torrent which gives its name to the valley before entering the dam basin
The valley ends in a clearing used in the early 1900s for the extraction of material for the construction of the dam
The valley ends in a clearing used in the early 1900s for the extraction of material for the construction of the dam
In the center of Grange du Fond there is the Scarfiotti refuge, a stop for hikers to taste typical dishes of local products
In the center of Grange du Fond there is the Scarfiotti refuge, a stop for hikers to taste typical dishes of local products
The rugged rock walls that delimit the valley where the Scarfiotti refuge is located
The rugged rock walls that delimit the valley where the Scarfiotti refuge is located
Rugged mountains outline the profile of the mountains above the Scarfiotti refuge
Rugged mountains outline the profile of the mountains above the Scarfiotti refuge
Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream
Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream
Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream
Stone extraction quarries used in the early 1900s for the construction of the dam on the Rochemolles stream
The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge
The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge
The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge
The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge
The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge
The Rochemolles torrent begins its journey in the valley with the waterfalls that flow into the basin of the Scarfiotti refuge
From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)
From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)
From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)
From the Sommeiller (3,009 m) hikers, not only on foot or by bicycle, return to the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m)
Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m), Grange du Fond plateau on the Bardonecchia road (1,312 m) - Sommeiller pass (3,009 m)
Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m), Grange du Fond plateau on the Bardonecchia road (1,312 m) - Sommeiller pass (3,009 m)
Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).
Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).
Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).
Small lake on the Grange du Fond plateau in front of the Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m).
Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).
Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).
Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).
Pastures on the slopes surrounding the Grange du Fond plateau where the Scarfiotti refuge is located (2,165 m).
On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam
On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam
On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam
On the return path towards the lake of the Rochemolles dam
Bardonecchia can be seen just far away at the bottom of the Rochemolles valley
Bardonecchia can be seen just far away at the bottom of the Rochemolles valley
The excursion route
The excursion route

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

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Scarfiotti refuge on Google Maps.
The Scarfiotti refuge (2,165 m) is located in the Grange du Fond basin which once hosted some granges (rural mountain houses) of breeders who led their animals to the mountain pastures at high altitude. In 1921 following the project to build a dam at Grange du Plan (1,973 m) which would supply water to a hydroelectric power station for the electrification of Turin - Lyon railway line passing through the Frejus tunnel, one was built a Decauville which served to connect with a small steam locomotive both the quarry for the extraction of rock material for the construction of the dam from Grange du Fond to Grange du Plan and to connect the construction site to the Fregiusia basins where there was a building that served as a hotel and logistics base between Bardonecchia and the dam construction site. Today there is nothing left of the Decauville narrow gauge railway but the almost flat route frequented by walkers and cyclists remains who from the Fregiusia basins reach the Scarfiotti refuge passing near the lake of the Rochemolles dam. Camillo Scarfiotti refuge, built in 1923, is a stop on the climb to the Sommeiller glacier which has unfortunately now melted due to climate change. A refuge where you can rest and enjoy typical high mountain cuisine.
Links for more informations:
https://www.rifugioscarfiotticrosetto.com/il-rifugio/