About
Bivacco Porcili sits at 1,756m in the Apuan Alps of northern Liguria, accessible from the Foce di Pianza (1,607m) via a steep scramble taking 1.5 hours. The approach works best from Careggine in Tuscany or from the Garfagnana valley. This is a remote, exposed position on the ridge between Monte Pisanino and the surrounding peaks—expect exposure and loose rock on final ascent. The hut serves as a launch point for alpine scrambling and winter mountaineering in this compact, technical range.
This is a small emergency bivouac, not a staffed refuge. It provides basic shelter for 4–6 people in spartan conditions—no guardian, no meals, no heating, no water. Bring everything you need: sleeping bag, mat, food, water, headtorch, first aid. The structure is rudimentary but solid. Open year-round for self-service use; winter access requires alpine skills and avalanche awareness.
No advance booking is possible. Arrive before dusk and leave the hut clean. Register in the logbook inside. CAI Filattiera manages the bivouac; contact them through cai.it for maintenance reports or access conditions. This is mountaineering terrain, not a hiking shelter—come prepared for serious Alpine conditions and self-sufficiency.
This is a small emergency bivouac, not a staffed refuge. It provides basic shelter for 4–6 people in spartan conditions—no guardian, no meals, no heating, no water. Bring everything you need: sleeping bag, mat, food, water, headtorch, first aid. The structure is rudimentary but solid. Open year-round for self-service use; winter access requires alpine skills and avalanche awareness.
No advance booking is possible. Arrive before dusk and leave the hut clean. Register in the logbook inside. CAI Filattiera manages the bivouac; contact them through cai.it for maintenance reports or access conditions. This is mountaineering terrain, not a hiking shelter—come prepared for serious Alpine conditions and self-sufficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Porcili is an unstaffed bivouac shelter, so advance booking isn't possible—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Check conditions via CAI Liguria or local mountain groups before heading up, as exposure and weather can make it inaccessible.
As an unstaffed bivacco, it's theoretically accessible year-round, but the steep, exposed ridge makes it practical only in summer (June–September) and for winter mountaineers with proper experience and equipment.
From Foce di Pianza (1,607m), allow 1.5 hours for the steep scramble to the bivacco at 1,756m; approach via Careggine (Tuscany) or Garfagnana valley. The final section involves loose rock and exposure, so solid scrambling skills are essential.
Bivacco Porcili is a basic shelter with emergency sleeping space only—no meals, water, heating, or services. Bring your own food, water, and sleeping gear; it's meant for emergency use or experienced mountaineers doing alpine starts.
No—this is for experienced scramblers and mountaineers only. The steep, loose approach with exposure, combined with zero facilities, makes it unsuitable for families, beginners, or anyone uncomfortable with scrambling on exposed terrain.
Location
44.3836, 10.0003
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- https://sezionecaifilattiera.blogspot.com/p/bivacco-porcili.html
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