Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti Al Fréboudze

Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti sits at 2,835m on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif, in the Gran Paradiso region near the French border. Reach it from the Vallone di Bessanese valley via a steep scramble taking 3–4 hours from the roadhead. The approach crosses rough terrain and loose rock; this is not a hiking trail but a mountaineering approach. Snow lingers into July in most years. The hut serves as a base for climbing Mont Blanc via the normal Italian route and for traverses across the high ridges of the massif.
The bivacco is a small, self-managed shelter run by CAI Torino (the Turin section of the Club Alpino Italiano). It sleeps 12 in basic dormitory conditions with no guardian, no meals, and no water supply—you carry everything you need. The shelter has a roof, walls, and sleeping platforms; bring a sleeping bag and mat. Winter and early spring access requires alpine climbing skills and avalanche awareness. The hut is typically accessible from June through September, though conditions vary by year.
Register with CAI Torino before arrival; contact them directly through the CAI website. Expect to be self-sufficient on supplies, fuel, and water. In July and August, arrive early in the day to secure a sleeping space. This is a climber's shelter, not a staffed hut—go prepared.