bivacco Alpe Piana

Bivacco Alpe Piana sits at 1,880m in the Lombardy Alps, on the high pasture between Val Seriana and Val Brembana. Reach it from Ponte Nossa in 3.5 hours via the Sentiero dei Morti, a well-marked ridge trail that climbs steeply through beech forest before opening onto alpine meadow. The final approach crosses open grassland with views toward the Orobie range. Summer snow can linger into June; approach in dry conditions.

This is a basic shelter with self-catering only—bring all food and water. The bivacco has sleeping platforms for around 20 people, a simple stove for heating, and a kitchen area with a wood stove for cooking. There is no guardian, no electricity, and no running water. You haul everything yourself. The hut stays accessible year-round, though winter access is serious mountaineering terrain. Most traffic runs June through September.

This is a refuge for self-sufficient hikers planning multi-day traverses across the Orobie, not a staffed hut. Plan water collection carefully—there are seasonal streams nearby but no guarantee of reliable flow. Book your spot informally by checking recent online reports from other hikers or contact the local CAI section in Bergamo. Expect it to fill during July and August weekends; weekdays and shoulder seasons offer solitude.