Bivouac Antonio Marchi e Renzo Granzotto
1.2Bivacco Antonio Marchi e Renzo Granzotto
About
Bivacco Antonio Marchi e Renzo Granzotto sits at 2,152m in the Julian Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Approach it from Forni di Sopra via the Ghedina valley. The walk takes roughly 3 hours. Most climbers use this bivouac as a base for ascents in the surrounding limestone peaks, particularly routes on Cima dei Preti and Monte Duranon.
The bivouac sleeps 12 in a basic mountain refuge. It has bunks, mattresses, and blankets. Water comes from a nearby spring. There is no electricity, heating, or hot meals—bring a stove and cook your own food. The structure opens year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and your own judgment. It functions best from June through September for straightforward hiking and scrambling.
Contact CAI Pordenone directly to book or confirm current conditions. The bivouac fills quickly during peak season (July and August), so contact the managing section at least one month in advance if you're planning a summer trip. Winter visits require experience with snow and self-sufficiency—do not assume services will be available.
The bivouac sleeps 12 in a basic mountain refuge. It has bunks, mattresses, and blankets. Water comes from a nearby spring. There is no electricity, heating, or hot meals—bring a stove and cook your own food. The structure opens year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and your own judgment. It functions best from June through September for straightforward hiking and scrambling.
Contact CAI Pordenone directly to book or confirm current conditions. The bivouac fills quickly during peak season (July and August), so contact the managing section at least one month in advance if you're planning a summer trip. Winter visits require experience with snow and self-sufficiency—do not assume services will be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during summer season through rifugi.net or contact the Forni di Sopra municipality/CAI directly, as this small bivacco fills quickly for weekend mountaineering trips.
Open July through September; it's unstaffed, so you're self-sufficient—bring your own food, water, and supplies.
Start from Forni di Sopra, hike up the Ghedina valley for roughly 3 hours to reach 2,152m.
12 bunks with mattresses and blankets, a spring for water; no electricity, heating, or hot water—bring a stove and cook gear.
No—it's a mountaineering base for climbers tackling limestone peaks like Cima dei Preti; expect exposed scrambling and serious exposure on surrounding routes.
Location
46.4128, 12.5038
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano sezione di Pordenone
- Total
- 12
- Emergency
- 12
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://caipordenone.it/strutture/bivacco-marchi-granzotto/
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