Demanding
About
Bivacco Alberto Zamboni sits at 1,995m on the slopes of Monte Sissone in the Bergamasque Alps, east of Lecco. Reach it from Piani d'Erna (1,290m) in 4–5 hours of steady walking. The route climbs through beech forest, then opens onto alpine pasture. This is a mountain bivouac: a basic, unstaffed shelter designed for emergency use and self-sufficient parties. It offers four beds and minimal facilities—no electricity, no hot water, no stove.
The bivouac is a simple hut box with a roof, walls, and mattresses. Bring your own sleeping bag, stove, and all food and water. There is no guardian. Crowding is rare because of the tiny capacity and remote location. The surrounding area suits alpine hiking and scrambling on accessible peaks. Open year-round in theory, but winter conditions make access difficult November to April.
Email the managing club or local CAI section before departure to check current condition and access. Expect to hear back within a few days. This is not a hut with meals and service—it is shelter for hikers who know what they are doing and carry everything they need.
The bivouac is a simple hut box with a roof, walls, and mattresses. Bring your own sleeping bag, stove, and all food and water. There is no guardian. Crowding is rare because of the tiny capacity and remote location. The surrounding area suits alpine hiking and scrambling on accessible peaks. Open year-round in theory, but winter conditions make access difficult November to April.
Email the managing club or local CAI section before departure to check current condition and access. Expect to hear back within a few days. This is not a hut with meals and service—it is shelter for hikers who know what they are doing and carry everything they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't applicable—this is an unstaffed bivacco available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check conditions and capacity via CAI Lecco before heading up.
Year-round access, but realistically June to September offer safe conditions; winter and spring require mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness.
Start from Piani d'Erna (1,290m) and allow 4–5 hours of steady hiking; the route climbs through beech forest then alpine pasture to 1,995m on Monte Sissone.
Four beds, a roof, and walls only—no electricity, hot water, stove, or meals; bring all food, water, lighting, and sleeping gear.
No—this is a self-sufficient bivacco for experienced hikers and mountaineers only; it's not staffed, has minimal shelter, and requires full self-reliance.
Location
46.0569, 9.6637
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2.9
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 4
- Emergency
- 4
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://geoportale.caibergamo.it/it/rifugio/bivacco-zamboni
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