Bivouac Alpe di Lierna m.1250
1.2Bivacco Alpe di Lierna m.1250
About
Bivacco Alpe di Lierna sits at 1250m on the slopes above Lierna on Lake Como's eastern shore. Reach it from Lierna village by hiking north through beech forest and alpine meadow for roughly 2 hours. The path climbs steadily but is well-marked. This is a true bivouac—a minimalist shelter designed for emergency use and lightweight summer mountaineering, not a full-service rifugio.
The bivouac has 4 beds total, arranged on a single platform with basic foam mattresses. There is no water supply, no heating, no kitchen facilities, and no warden on-site. Bring your own sleeping bag, stove, and food. The shelter provides only a dry roof and walls. Winter snow can block access entirely; use this shelter from June through September. It suits climbers doing day missions on nearby peaks or hikers caught out late who need emergency shelter.
This is a self-service refuge. Do not expect supplies or services. Respect the shelter and leave it as you find it. The nearest full rifugio is Rifugio Mirabella further up the mountain. Download maps offline and navigate carefully—the hut is small and easy to miss in poor visibility.
The bivouac has 4 beds total, arranged on a single platform with basic foam mattresses. There is no water supply, no heating, no kitchen facilities, and no warden on-site. Bring your own sleeping bag, stove, and food. The shelter provides only a dry roof and walls. Winter snow can block access entirely; use this shelter from June through September. It suits climbers doing day missions on nearby peaks or hikers caught out late who need emergency shelter.
This is a self-service refuge. Do not expect supplies or services. Respect the shelter and leave it as you find it. The nearest full rifugio is Rifugio Mirabella further up the mountain. Download maps offline and navigate carefully—the hut is small and easy to miss in poor visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't typically required for a bivouac—it's a first-come, first-served emergency shelter. Contact CAI Lecco via cai.it if you want to confirm current conditions or access arrangements.
It's a year-round unmanned bivouac, so there's no staffing or seasonal closure. Summer and autumn are practical for access; winter approaches require mountaineering experience.
Start in Lierna village and hike north through beech forest and alpine meadow—roughly 2 hours of steady, well-marked climbing to reach 1250m.
It has 4 beds with basic foam mattresses on a single platform, no water supply, no meals, and no showers. Bring everything you need.
No—it's designed for experienced mountaineers and lightweight summer expeditions, not beginners or families. The 2-hour approach is manageable, but the minimal shelter and self-sufficiency required demand solid mountain skills.
Location
45.9670, 9.3336
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