Bivouac Baitello dell'amicizia
1.7Bivacco Baitello dell'amicizia
1,740m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Bivacco Baitello dell'amicizia sits at 1740m in the Val Brembana, eastern Lombardy. Reach it from Piazza Brembana on foot in about 2.5 hours via the Baitello trail. The approach is steady and well-marked, gaining 800m through forest and open pasture. This is a bivouac—a basic mountain shelter—not a staffed hut, so expect minimal facilities and total self-sufficiency.
The shelter sleeps around 10 people on a first-come basis. There is no water, food, or heating inside. Bring everything you need: water, a stove, fuel, sleeping bag, and insulation mat. The roof and walls will keep weather out. The bivouac works best as an emergency shelter or for self-sufficient parties doing long mountain days in the Orobie Alps. Winter access is unreliable due to snow and avalanche risk.
Contact the managing CAI section in advance if you need current conditions. Call to confirm the hut is accessible and not damaged. Arrive with a full pack and expect to be completely independent. This is not a place for casual hikers or anyone needing services.
The shelter sleeps around 10 people on a first-come basis. There is no water, food, or heating inside. Bring everything you need: water, a stove, fuel, sleeping bag, and insulation mat. The roof and walls will keep weather out. The bivouac works best as an emergency shelter or for self-sufficient parties doing long mountain days in the Orobie Alps. Winter access is unreliable due to snow and avalanche risk.
Contact the managing CAI section in advance if you need current conditions. Call to confirm the hut is accessible and not damaged. Arrive with a full pack and expect to be completely independent. This is not a place for casual hikers or anyone needing services.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't book—it's a first-come, first-served bivouac with no staff, so just show up. Contact CAI or check cai.it for current access conditions before heading out.
Year-round in theory, but realistically June through September when the approach trail is snow-free and passable; check local conditions at cai.it before winter attempts.
Start from Piazza Brembana and follow the marked Baitello trail for 2.5 hours, gaining 800m through forest and pasture to the shelter at 1740m.
It's a basic shelter sleeping around 10 on a hard surface—no water, no food, no heating, no staff. Bring a sleeping bag, stove, fuel, water, and all supplies.
No—this is for experienced mountain users only. The 2.5-hour approach is moderate, but self-sufficiency, navigation skills, and comfort with basic conditions are essential; not for families or inexperienced hikers.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 10
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 10
- Private rooms
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0341 860111
- Website