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Bivacco Alpe Quadra sits at 1,604m in the Lombardy Alps, serving as a base for hikers and mountaineers working the ridges above the Val d'Aosta approach. You'll reach it in 2–2.5 hours from the valley floor via the Alpe Quadra pasture trail. The climb is steady but manageable; bring a map—signage is minimal.
This is a self-catering bivouac, not a staffed hut. It sleeps around 12 people on basic bunks and mattresses. There's a kitchen with a stove, pots, and utensils. Water comes from a reliable spring nearby. Toilets are outside. The hut is open year-round, though winter access depends on snow cover and avalanche conditions. Bring all your own food, fuel, and a sleeping bag.
No booking is required or possible—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Leave a small donation in the box inside if you use it. The hut gets busy in July and August, especially on weekends. In winter, check avalanche forecasts and approach conditions before heading up. If you need a staffed hut with meals, look for Rifugio Motta or similar options lower in the valley.
This is a self-catering bivouac, not a staffed hut. It sleeps around 12 people on basic bunks and mattresses. There's a kitchen with a stove, pots, and utensils. Water comes from a reliable spring nearby. Toilets are outside. The hut is open year-round, though winter access depends on snow cover and avalanche conditions. Bring all your own food, fuel, and a sleeping bag.
No booking is required or possible—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Leave a small donation in the box inside if you use it. The hut gets busy in July and August, especially on weekends. In winter, check avalanche forecasts and approach conditions before heading up. If you need a staffed hut with meals, look for Rifugio Motta or similar options lower in the valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Alpe Quadra is first-come, first-served with no advance booking—it's a self-catering facility. Arrive early in peak season (July–August) if you want a bunk, as it sleeps only 12 people.
This is an unstaffed bivouac, open year-round weather permitting. Summer (June–September) is most reliable; winter access depends on snow conditions and your winter mountaineering skills.
Hike 2–2.5 hours from the valley via the Alpe Quadra pasture trail; the climb is steady and manageable. Bring a map—signage is minimal in the approach.
It's self-catering with a kitchen (stove, pots, utensils), reliable water source, and 12 basic bunks with mattresses. You bring and cook your own food.
The approach hike suits confident hikers with map-reading skills, but the lack of staff and self-catering setup makes it better for experienced mountaineers than families or beginners.
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46.1093, 8.6251
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