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About
Bivouac Zanette sits at 1,629m in Val Cellina, deep in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. You'll approach it on foot from the valley floor via waymarked trails that take 2 to 3 hours depending on your route. The bivouac serves as a basecamp for ridge walks and scrambles across the surrounding limestone peaks.
The hut operates staffed during summer months and remains open but unstaffed through winter. Eight beds are available when a guardian is present; eight additional emergency places exist for winter stays. No meals are served here—bring all your food and fuel. There's no running water, so carry what you need or melt snow. The facility is basic but functional: expect a roof, walls, and shelter from the elements rather than comfort.
Book through rifugi.cai.it or email the managing CAI section directly. Summer weekends fill quickly—contact them at least two weeks ahead if you're planning July or August. Winter stays work on an honor system; leave a donation if you use the emergency spaces. This is a climber's hut: come prepared to be self-sufficient.
The hut operates staffed during summer months and remains open but unstaffed through winter. Eight beds are available when a guardian is present; eight additional emergency places exist for winter stays. No meals are served here—bring all your food and fuel. There's no running water, so carry what you need or melt snow. The facility is basic but functional: expect a roof, walls, and shelter from the elements rather than comfort.
Book through rifugi.cai.it or email the managing CAI section directly. Summer weekends fill quickly—contact them at least two weeks ahead if you're planning July or August. Winter stays work on an honor system; leave a donation if you use the emergency spaces. This is a climber's hut: come prepared to be self-sufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer via email or rifugi.cai.it; winter visits don't require advance booking since the hut is unstaffed.
Staffed throughout summer; open but unstaffed in winter, so you'll need to be self-sufficient.
Hike 2–3 hours on waymarked trails from Val Cellina valley floor to reach the bivouac at 1,629m.
Eight beds when staffed; no meals, water, or WiFi—bring your own food and water.
No—this is a small bivouac with basic shelter best suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers doing ridge walks and scrambles.
Location
46.2769, 12.4216
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 8
- Emergency
- 8
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
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