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Bivacco Aprica sits at 2,227m on the ridge between Passo Aprica and Monte Aprica in the Orobie Alps. Reach it from Passo Aprica (1,176m) on a 3-hour climb northwest. The route is steep and exposed in places—scrambling skills help. Most hikers approach from the south via Rifugio Lagdei or from the north via Rifugio Alpe Giumello. This is a serious mountain hut, not a walk-up shelter.
The bivacco holds 15 beds in basic dorm rooms. There is no electricity or running water. A wood stove heats the main room. You bring your own sleeping bag and food—this is an unmanned shelter. Check the logbook inside for recent conditions. The hut sits on a working ridge traverse: it serves mountaineers doing multi-day crossings of the Orobie Alps rather than casual walkers. Summer storms roll in fast here.
This is a free-to-use CAI rifugio. You do not need to book. Arrive with water, food, and full mountain kit. The hut is maintained by CAI Lecco. Weekends in July and August draw crowds; expect a crowded floor on popular weekends. The hut closes in winter—snow and avalanche danger make it inaccessible from November through May. Check current conditions on cai.it before your trip.
The bivacco holds 15 beds in basic dorm rooms. There is no electricity or running water. A wood stove heats the main room. You bring your own sleeping bag and food—this is an unmanned shelter. Check the logbook inside for recent conditions. The hut sits on a working ridge traverse: it serves mountaineers doing multi-day crossings of the Orobie Alps rather than casual walkers. Summer storms roll in fast here.
This is a free-to-use CAI rifugio. You do not need to book. Arrive with water, food, and full mountain kit. The hut is maintained by CAI Lecco. Weekends in July and August draw crowds; expect a crowded floor on popular weekends. The hut closes in winter—snow and avalanche danger make it inaccessible from November through May. Check current conditions on cai.it before your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August) by contacting CAI Bergamo or checking rifugi.net; this is a small 15-bed bivacco that fills quickly on weekends.
Open June through September, typically unstaffed or with part-time guardianship—call ahead to confirm staffing and water availability before your visit.
From Passo Aprica (1,176m), allow 3 hours for the steep, exposed 1,051m climb northwest; scrambling skills are essential for sections of the route.
15 beds in basic dorms, wood stove heating, no electricity or running water—bring a headlamp and expect minimal amenities; water may be scarce, so carry extra.
No—this is a serious mountain hut requiring scrambling ability, mountain experience, and self-sufficiency; it's designed for experienced mountaineers doing ridge traverses or technical climbing.
Location
46.1162, 10.1608
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