Bivouac Alda e Carla Marchesotti
1.5Bivacco Alda e Carla Marchesotti
Lombardy, Italy
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Bivouac Alda e Carla Marchesotti sits at 2,542m in the Lombard Alps, accessed via the Val Brosimo approach from Rifugio Brasca. The climb from Brasca takes 2.5 to 3 hours over steep scree and rock. This is a high mountain shelter—expect exposure and serious terrain. The bivouac serves mountaineers and experienced hikers tackling peaks in the surrounding granite massif.
The bivouac is tiny: it sleeps roughly 8–10 people on basic bunks with no mattresses. Bring your own sleeping bag and foam mat. There's no cooking facility, no water source on-site, and no guardian present. The shelter offers minimal weather protection—use it as an emergency refuge or a staging point for alpine climbing, not a comfortable night out.
This bivouac requires mountain sense. Reach the Novi Ligure section of CAI before planning a trip. Check conditions and register your intent with the managing club. Winter access is unreliable; aim for June through September. The shelter is free but you must respect the alpine environment and leave it as you find it. Bring all supplies and water from lower elevations.
The bivouac is tiny: it sleeps roughly 8–10 people on basic bunks with no mattresses. Bring your own sleeping bag and foam mat. There's no cooking facility, no water source on-site, and no guardian present. The shelter offers minimal weather protection—use it as an emergency refuge or a staging point for alpine climbing, not a comfortable night out.
This bivouac requires mountain sense. Reach the Novi Ligure section of CAI before planning a trip. Check conditions and register your intent with the managing club. Winter access is unreliable; aim for June through September. The shelter is free but you must respect the alpine environment and leave it as you find it. Bring all supplies and water from lower elevations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivouacs typically don't require advance booking—they operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Check cai.it or contact Rifugio Brasca beforehand if you want to confirm it's staffed, since unstaffed bivouacs may have limited access.
Most Lombard bivouacs are accessible from June through September during stable weather; exact dates depend on snow and conditions. It's likely unmanned or minimally staffed—verify current status with CAI before your trip.
Start from Rifugio Brasca in Val Brosimo and plan 2.5 to 3 hours ascending steep scree and rock terrain. This is serious alpine ground—only suitable for experienced mountaineers comfortable with exposure.
The bivouac sleeps 8–10 on basic bunks with no mattresses—bring your sleeping bag and foam mat. There's no meal service; bring all food and water, and expect no heating or running water.
No—this is strictly for experienced alpinists. The approach involves steep scree, exposure, and serious terrain; it's not appropriate for casual hikers or children.
Location
44.7272, 9.0169
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- CAI Club Alpino Italiano - sezione di Novi Ligure
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