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Bivacco Alpini sits at 1,664m in the Bergamasque Alps, a working base for climbers on the east face of Cima di Bracchi. Approach from Valbondione in the Val Seriana. The hut lies roughly 3 hours from the road by trail, gaining 800m through open terrain and scree. Winter access demands alpine skills and avalanche awareness.
This is a basic refuge—a stone shelter with sleeping platforms and minimal comforts. Capacity runs to around 15 people. There is no running water, no heating, and no meals provided. Bring a stove, fuel, water, and food. The hut stays open year-round but sees most traffic June through September. Winter and spring use requires experience with snow travel and self-sufficiency.
Check conditions with CAI Bergamo before heading up. The hut keeper does not always inhabit the shelter, particularly outside summer months. Bring a headtorch, matches, and a repair kit. Register with local authorities if climbing technical routes from here.
This is a basic refuge—a stone shelter with sleeping platforms and minimal comforts. Capacity runs to around 15 people. There is no running water, no heating, and no meals provided. Bring a stove, fuel, water, and food. The hut stays open year-round but sees most traffic June through September. Winter and spring use requires experience with snow travel and self-sufficiency.
Check conditions with CAI Bergamo before heading up. The hut keeper does not always inhabit the shelter, particularly outside summer months. Bring a headtorch, matches, and a repair kit. Register with local authorities if climbing technical routes from here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Alpini is a basic unmanned shelter, so advance booking isn't required—arrive early to secure a spot on the sleeping platforms, especially on weekends during climbing season.
Open year-round as an unstaffed bivacco; summer (June–September) sees regular use, but winter access requires alpine skills and avalanche awareness, so plan accordingly.
Start from Valbondione in Val Seriana; the trail takes roughly 3 hours and gains 800m through open terrain and scree to reach 1,664m.
Basic stone shelter with sleeping platforms for ~15 people, no running water, no heating, and no meals provided—bring a stove, water, and all supplies.
No—it's a working base for mountaineers on the Cima di Bracchi east face; go with climbing experience, proper gear, and winter skills if tackling off-season approaches.
Location
46.1995, 9.6494
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