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Bivacco Cornon sits at 2,045m on the slopes of Monte Cornon in the Julian Alps, in the Valcomelico section territory of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Reach it from the Sella Prevala trailhead via a steep hiking route that takes 2.5 to 3 hours depending on snow cover and route conditions. The bivouac serves as a base for traverses across the Julian ridge system and approaches to higher peaks in the range.
This is a small, basic shelter with 6 beds across two rooms. Expect no meals, no water supply, and no warden on-site—bring everything you need. The bivouac has a wood stove for winter use. Summer access is reliable from June through September; winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk. The CAI Valcomelico section maintains the structure, though it remains unmanned.
Book directly with CAI Sez. Valcomelico or check availability at cai.it. Contact ahead to confirm winter access and current conditions. This is a working shelter for serious mountaineers doing multi-day ridge traverses, not a full-service hut. Self-reliance is essential.
This is a small, basic shelter with 6 beds across two rooms. Expect no meals, no water supply, and no warden on-site—bring everything you need. The bivouac has a wood stove for winter use. Summer access is reliable from June through September; winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk. The CAI Valcomelico section maintains the structure, though it remains unmanned.
Book directly with CAI Sez. Valcomelico or check availability at cai.it. Contact ahead to confirm winter access and current conditions. This is a working shelter for serious mountaineers doing multi-day ridge traverses, not a full-service hut. Self-reliance is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Cornon is a unstaffed bivouac with 6 beds operating on a first-come, first-served basis—no advance booking required or possible. Arrive early in peak season or be prepared to find it full.
This is an unstaffed emergency shelter available year-round, but reliably accessible June through September; winter and spring access depends on snow conditions and your mountaineering skills.
Start from the Sella Prevala trailhead and follow the steep hiking route for 2.5 to 3 hours to reach 2,045m, with timing varying based on snow cover and route conditions.
Six beds across two rooms and nothing else—no meals, no water supply, no showers, no stove. Bring all food, water, and gear you need.
No—this is a basic emergency shelter for experienced mountaineers doing ridge traverses and alpine climbing, not hikers or families. The steep approach and lack of facilities make it unsuitable for casual visitors.
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46.5271, 12.5887
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- CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sez. Valcomelico
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- Year-round
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