Demanding
About
Bivacco Franco Marta sits at 2,048m in the Comelico valley of northeastern Friuli Venezia Giulia, deep in the Dolomites. The hut serves as a base for ascents in this quieter corner of the range. Access is via hiking trails from the valley; expect 4–5 hours from Padola or Colle Santa Lucia depending on your route. The approach is steep and exposed in places—bring a headtorch if you plan to arrive late.
This is a small emergency shelter, not a staffed rifugio. Five beds total, no meals, no running water, no electricity. The bivacco has basic protection from weather and a logbook. Bring a sleeping bag, stove, and all food and water. It operates year-round but is most practical May to September when snow clears the approaches. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
Book directly with CAI Val Comelico or check rifugi.net. The hut has no phone or email—contact the managing section through cai.it. Given the tiny capacity and remote location, expect to camp nearby in summer if the bivacco is full. This is not a destination for casual hikers; come prepared to be self-sufficient.
This is a small emergency shelter, not a staffed rifugio. Five beds total, no meals, no running water, no electricity. The bivacco has basic protection from weather and a logbook. Bring a sleeping bag, stove, and all food and water. It operates year-round but is most practical May to September when snow clears the approaches. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
Book directly with CAI Val Comelico or check rifugi.net. The hut has no phone or email—contact the managing section through cai.it. Given the tiny capacity and remote location, expect to camp nearby in summer if the bivacco is full. This is not a destination for casual hikers; come prepared to be self-sufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't really applicable—this is an unstaffed emergency bivacco with 5 beds, so it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Check conditions and crowding via CAI or local hiking forums before heading up.
It's open year-round as an emergency shelter, but only reliably accessible June through September when snow clears. There's no staff, so you're self-sufficient.
Hike 4–5 hours from Padola or Colle Santa Lucia via steep, exposed trails; bring a headtorch if arriving late, as the approach has exposed sections.
Five beds, no meals, no running water—this is a basic emergency shelter, so bring your own water, food, and sleeping bag.
No—the steep, exposed approach and self-sufficient nature make it only suitable for experienced mountaineers comfortable with alpine conditions and emergency shelter basics.
Location
46.5342, 12.6191
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- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano sezione Val Comelico
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