Bivacco Tête des Roèses
0.8
3,216m
Savoie, France
About
Bivacco Tête des Roèses sits at 3,216m on the ridge between Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso, on the border between France and Italy. Approach from Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (3,899m) in about 2.5 hours via a steep, exposed traverse. The route demands scrambling ability and comfort with loose rock. Winter and spring access often requires ice axes and crampons. This is not a hut for casual walkers.
The bivacco shelters 12 people in basic conditions. Expect a cold-storage shelter with minimal facilities—no guardian, no meals, no heating. You'll need a stove, fuel, sleeping bag rated to –15°C, and all food and water. There's a logbook where climbers record ascents and conditions. The location makes this a launching point for winter mountaineering in the Mont Blanc range and Gran Paradiso traverses. July to September see the most activity; winter ascents require serious alpine experience and avalanche awareness.
This is a self-service refuge. Bring everything you need. Check current access conditions with FFCAM sections in the Chamonix valley before departure. The hut is unguarded year-round. Respect the space: pack out all waste and sign the logbook with date and conditions encountered.
The bivacco shelters 12 people in basic conditions. Expect a cold-storage shelter with minimal facilities—no guardian, no meals, no heating. You'll need a stove, fuel, sleeping bag rated to –15°C, and all food and water. There's a logbook where climbers record ascents and conditions. The location makes this a launching point for winter mountaineering in the Mont Blanc range and Gran Paradiso traverses. July to September see the most activity; winter ascents require serious alpine experience and avalanche awareness.
This is a self-service refuge. Bring everything you need. Check current access conditions with FFCAM sections in the Chamonix valley before departure. The hut is unguarded year-round. Respect the space: pack out all waste and sign the logbook with date and conditions encountered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (the base for access) at least 2–3 months ahead during summer; this is a basic bivacco with only 12 beds, so availability is tight.
Accessible June to September in normal conditions; spring and winter require alpine mountaineering experience and proper ice gear.
Approach from Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (3,899m) in 2.5 hours via a steep, exposed ridge traverse requiring scrambling ability and comfort with loose rock.
It's a cold-storage bivacco with 12 basic beds and no heating, water, or amenities—bring a sleeping bag and expect shelter only.
No; this bivacco requires scrambling experience, exposure comfort, and solid mountaineering skills—not suitable for casual hikers or families.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
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