Bivacco Beltrando
1.0
2,439m
Savoie, France
About
Bivacco Beltrando sits at 2,439m on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif, accessible from the Val Veny near Courmayeur. Reach it via the Monzino hut trail, a steep 2–2.5 hour push gaining 600m elevation. The approach is well-marked but exposed in places—afternoon rockfall risk is real in summer, so start early. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
This is a basic mountain shelter with 8 beds in tight quarters. There's no guardian, no meals, and crucially, no reliable drinking water—bring what you need or plan to melt snow. The bivacco has a wood stove and minimal cooking facilities. It's open year-round, though snow access dominates November to May. The shelter suits mountaineers using it as a staging point for Mont Blanc traverses or climbers heading to nearby rock routes. Don't expect comfort. Expect cold nights and tight sleeping.
Book ahead by contacting the Courmayeur mountain guides office or the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) Val d'Aosta section. July–August fills quickly. Assume it'll be crowded during good weather spells. Bring a sleeping bag rated to –10°C and prepare for minimal shelter conditions. Check snow conditions and avalanche forecasts before winter attempts.
This is a basic mountain shelter with 8 beds in tight quarters. There's no guardian, no meals, and crucially, no reliable drinking water—bring what you need or plan to melt snow. The bivacco has a wood stove and minimal cooking facilities. It's open year-round, though snow access dominates November to May. The shelter suits mountaineers using it as a staging point for Mont Blanc traverses or climbers heading to nearby rock routes. Don't expect comfort. Expect cold nights and tight sleeping.
Book ahead by contacting the Courmayeur mountain guides office or the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) Val d'Aosta section. July–August fills quickly. Assume it'll be crowded during good weather spells. Bring a sleeping bag rated to –10°C and prepare for minimal shelter conditions. Check snow conditions and avalanche forecasts before winter attempts.
Frequently Asked Questions
No—Bivacco Beltrando is a first-come, first-served shelter with no guardian or booking system. Capacity is only 8 beds, so arrive early if you plan to stay.
Summer and early autumn (June to September) for hiking; winter and spring require mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
From Monzino hut near Courmayeur in Val Veny, follow the marked trail steeply uphill for 2–2.5 hours, gaining 600m to reach 2,439m. Start early to avoid afternoon rockfall.
8 basic beds, no water, no meals, no guardian—bring your own food, water, and sleeping kit. It's a shelter, not a staffed refuge.
No. The exposed approach with rockfall risk and altitude require solid hiking fitness; winter access demands mountaineering experience.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 8
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/puntaramabivaccobeltrando/