Guido Rey Refuge Moonlight Hike
A moonlit excursion to the Pré Meunier refuge, above Oulx
About Guido Rey Moonlight Hike
A mountain night above Oulx
The Guido Rey Refuge Moonlight Hike is one of the summer hiking events that bring life to the Oulx area, in the Upper Susa Valley, within the Metropolitan City of Turin (Piedmont). Included in the official municipal events calendar, the initiative invites you to tackle the trails of the Olympic mountains not under the sun, but by moonlight, to discover a landscape that takes on a completely different atmosphere at night.
The destination: Guido Rey Refuge
The destination is the Guido Rey Refuge, located in the Pré Meunier area, above the village of Chateau Beaulard, at an altitude of about 1,800 meters. The structure originated from an old military building dating back to 1938 and is dedicated to Guido Rey, an alpinist, writer, and photographer who was the nephew of Quintino Sella, the founder of the Italian Alpine Club. Today, it is one of the most popular refuges in the area, especially appreciated by families for its accessibility: it can be reached on foot in about an hour from Chateau Beaulard, along a scenic and easy path that winds through larch forests.
Hiking by moonlight
The idea behind the night hike is to transform a classic excursion into an extraordinary experience. Climbing to the refuge after sunset, with the path illuminated by the moon and stars, offers silence, views, and sensations that are not perceived during the day. It is a different way to experience the mountains of the Upper Susa Valley, between the cool evening air at high altitude and the quiet of the pastures.
Who is it for?
This initiative is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and anyone wishing to try a simple yet evocative activity. The Guido Rey Refuge is known for being baby-friendly and suitable for families, and it provides a nature guide service: those who climb up can learn more about the alpine environment they are traversing. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, ideally marks the start of the refuge's summer season, which runs from June to the end of September.
Oulx, gateway to the Upper Susa Valley
Oulx is a reference point for those who frequent the Piedmontese mountains: a hub of valleys and trails, well-connected by train, it is the ideal base for excursions toward the refuges of the Clarée-Thabor area and numerous high-altitude destinations. The moonlight hike to the Rey fits perfectly into this outdoor vocation of the territory, offering residents and tourists a chance to discover the valley in one of its most intimate forms.
Guido Rey Moonlight Hike — edition 2026
The Municipality of Oulx has included the Guido Rey Refuge Moonlight Hike in its events calendar for Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The initiative proposes a moonlit excursion to the refuge, located in the Pré Meunier area above the village of Chateau Beaulard, at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters.
At the moment, the detailed program has not yet been published on official sources: departure time, meeting point, potential presence of a guide, booking, and dinner at the refuge are not yet indicated. It is a simple excursion suitable for families, along the scenic path that climbs from Chateau Beaulard to the refuge in about an hour.
Programme Guido Rey Moonlight Hike 2026
The detailed program for the hike (meeting time, departure, route, and potential dinner at the refuge) has not yet been published. The official source of the Municipality of Oulx only confirms the date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026. It is recommended to contact the Guido Rey Refuge or consult oulx.org for updates.
Highlights Guido Rey Moonlight Hike 2026
- Night hike by moonlight to the Guido Rey Refuge
- Destination at approximately 1,800 meters above Chateau Beaulard, in the Upper Susa Valley
- Scenic route suitable for families
Practical information — Guido Rey Moonlight Hike
When
Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The meeting time and departure details have not yet been published on the official Oulx municipal calendar: it is recommended to verify the details before the event.
Where
The destination is the Guido Rey Refuge, in the Pré Meunier area, above the village of Chateau Beaulard (Oulx). The refuge can be reached on foot in about an hour from Chateau Beaulard, or in about an hour and a half from Beaulard.
How to get to Oulx
Oulx is served by the Oulx-Cesana-Claviere railway station on the Turin-Bardonecchia-Modane line; by car, it can be reached via the A32 Turin-Bardonecchia motorway. The trail to the refuge starts from Beaulard.
Tips
As this is a high-altitude night excursion, layered clothing, trekking shoes, a headlamp, and water are essential. For information on times, bookings, and potential dinner at the refuge, it is advisable to contact the Guido Rey Refuge directly or consult oulx.org, which notes that it is not the organizer of the events included in the calendar.
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Rifugio Guido Rey