From the Pian de Re refuge to the Barbara Lowrie refuge

(S) From the refuge, head westwards up through the pastures, following the “Mont Viso circuit trail”.

(1) At the sharp junction of two paths, take the one on the right and follow it to the next junction.

(2) At the junction, continue climbing in the same direction to the small Selacia pass.

(3) Cross the high plateau to reach Colle della Gianna (2525 m).

(4) From this pass, you can climb Punta Sea Bianca (2721 m) as a round trip (allow 2.5 km return) via the path on the right.

(4) From Colle della Gianna, follow the foot of Rocca Nera on your left and continue to a junction.

(5) Take the path on the left onto a plateau.

(6) Descend through the Meidessa valley to the Barbara Lowrie refuge (E).