Bivouac Capanne di Badignana
1.1Bivacco Capanne di Badignana
Liguria, Italy
About
Bivacco Capanne di Badignana sits at 1,850m in the Ligurian Alps, on the ridge between Mount Bego and Mount Capanne di Badignana. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Rifugio Mongioie (1,630m) via the CAI-marked trail heading northeast. The final approach crosses open alpine terrain with cairn markers. You can also approach from the south via the Colle di Lausa (2,140m) in 1.5 hours. The location offers direct access to ridge walks and scrambles across the high Ligurian watershed.
This is a basic unmanned bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 6–8 people on a simple wooden platform in a stone shelter. Water sources are unreliable—carry at least 2 litres. There are no supplies, meals, or facilities beyond roof and walls. The shelter is open year-round but snow and ice make it inaccessible November–April most years. Summer afternoon thunderstorms are common; descend early.
This bivouac requires genuine mountain experience. Bring a sleeping bag, mat, and headtorch. Leave the site clean. Register with local CAI sections (CAI Imperia or CAI Savona) if you plan a visit—they maintain the structure. There is no formal booking system; assume the shelter may already be occupied. Carry a detailed 1:25,000 map (Carta dei Sentieri sheet 8) and a compass. Check conditions with rifugio keepers at Mongioie before setting out.
This is a basic unmanned bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 6–8 people on a simple wooden platform in a stone shelter. Water sources are unreliable—carry at least 2 litres. There are no supplies, meals, or facilities beyond roof and walls. The shelter is open year-round but snow and ice make it inaccessible November–April most years. Summer afternoon thunderstorms are common; descend early.
This bivouac requires genuine mountain experience. Bring a sleeping bag, mat, and headtorch. Leave the site clean. Register with local CAI sections (CAI Imperia or CAI Savona) if you plan a visit—they maintain the structure. There is no formal booking system; assume the shelter may already be occupied. Carry a detailed 1:25,000 map (Carta dei Sentieri sheet 8) and a compass. Check conditions with rifugio keepers at Mongioie before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivaccos are unstaffed emergency shelters—no booking needed or possible. Arrive early to secure a spot, especially on weekends, as capacity is limited (typically 4–8 places).
Open year-round as an unstaffed shelter, but practical access is June to September; snow and ice make winter approaches dangerous without mountaineering experience.
From Rifugio Mongioie (1,630m), follow the CAI-marked trail northeast for 2.5 hours across open alpine terrain with cairn markers; alternatively approach from Colle di Lausa (2,140m) in 1.5 hours from the south.
Basic emergency shelter only—no water, food, heating, or toilet facilities. Bring sleeping bag, mat, headtorch, and all supplies including food and water.
No—this is for experienced hikers and mountaineers comfortable with alpine terrain, scrambling, and self-sufficiency; it's not suitable for families or inexperienced walkers.
Quick Facts
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- https://www.parchicloud.it/bivacchi-valparma/