Bivacco Rosazza - Savoie
1.0
2,674m
Savoie, France
About
Bivacco Rosazza sits at 2,674m in the Savoie Alps, accessed from the Vallée de la Maurienne. The approach typically takes 4–5 hours from the hamlet of Bonneval-en-Maurienne via the Col de la Loze route. The terrain is steep and exposed in places; scrambling experience helps. Winter access is unreliable due to snow and rockfall risk.
The bivouac is a basic mountain shelter with 20 beds in dormitory arrangement. There is no guardian (gardien) and no meals provided—bring all food and fuel. Water is available from snowmelt or a nearby stream in season. The hut operates year-round but is genuinely winter-only terrain; most climbers use it June through September. Expect no electricity, no heating other than body warmth, and minimal insulation. The roof and walls are solid, but this is refuge-level comfort, not a staffed hut.
This is a climber's shelter for teams tackling peaks in the Écrins massif, not a destination for casual hikers. Arrive with sleeping bag, stove, and provisions. The FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) maintains the shelter; check their website or contact local Maurienne mountain guides for current conditions and access. There is no booking system—arrival is first-come, first-served. In July and August expect it to be full on weekends.
The bivouac is a basic mountain shelter with 20 beds in dormitory arrangement. There is no guardian (gardien) and no meals provided—bring all food and fuel. Water is available from snowmelt or a nearby stream in season. The hut operates year-round but is genuinely winter-only terrain; most climbers use it June through September. Expect no electricity, no heating other than body warmth, and minimal insulation. The roof and walls are solid, but this is refuge-level comfort, not a staffed hut.
This is a climber's shelter for teams tackling peaks in the Écrins massif, not a destination for casual hikers. Arrive with sleeping bag, stove, and provisions. The FFCAM (Fédération Française des Clubs Alpins et de Montagne) maintains the shelter; check their website or contact local Maurienne mountain guides for current conditions and access. There is no booking system—arrival is first-come, first-served. In July and August expect it to be full on weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Rosazza is unstaffed and operates on a first-come, first-served basis; no advance booking is possible.
The bivouac is accessible June to September; winter access is unreliable due to snow and rockfall risk.
Start from Bonneval-en-Maurienne and climb 4–5 hours via Col de la Loze; the route involves steep, exposed terrain and requires scrambling experience.
The bivouac offers 20 dormitory beds but no guardian, meals, or fuel—you must bring all food, water, and cooking supplies.
No; the steep approach with exposed scrambling and self-sufficiency requirement make it only suitable for experienced mountaineers comfortable with basic conditions.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 20
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website