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About
Bivacco Caldarini sits at 2,501m on the approach to the Grigna massif in Lombardy. Reach it from Pian dei Resinelli (1,275m) in 4–5 hours of steep hiking through limestone terrain. The bivouac marks a logical rest point for climbers tackling the Grigna peaks and routes toward the Cornizzoni group. This is not a maintained hut with staff; it's a locked shelter managed by CAI Desio.
The bivouac has 9 beds across a small stone structure. No guardian, no meals, no water supply on-site—bring everything you need. The shelter provides basic protection from weather and a platform to sleep. Winter conditions close access from November to May. Summer use requires planning: the high elevation means reliable snow can linger into June on the approach.
Contact CAI Desio directly to arrange access and a key. Reserve well ahead if you're planning a summer weekend; the limited capacity fills quickly during peak season. Check current conditions with the club before setting out, as loose rock and scrambling sections demand dry ground. This is a working shelter for serious mountaineers, not a tourist destination.
The bivouac has 9 beds across a small stone structure. No guardian, no meals, no water supply on-site—bring everything you need. The shelter provides basic protection from weather and a platform to sleep. Winter conditions close access from November to May. Summer use requires planning: the high elevation means reliable snow can linger into June on the approach.
Contact CAI Desio directly to arrange access and a key. Reserve well ahead if you're planning a summer weekend; the limited capacity fills quickly during peak season. Check current conditions with the club before setting out, as loose rock and scrambling sections demand dry ground. This is a working shelter for serious mountaineers, not a tourist destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact CAI Desio directly to request the key; this is an unstaffed locked shelter, not a manned hut. Book as early as possible since capacity is only 9 beds and access requires key coordination.
Year-round, but practical access is May–October; winter and early spring require winter mountaineering skills and crampons due to the steep limestone approach.
Start from Pian dei Resinelli (1,275m) and hike 4–5 hours steeply uphill through limestone terrain to reach 2,501m; the bivouac sits on the approach to Grigna massif.
9 beds in a basic stone shelter only—no guardian, no meals, no water supply. Bring all food, water, and a sleeping bag; it's a refuge of last resort, not a service hut.
No—the 4–5 hour steep ascent in exposed limestone terrain requires solid scrambling ability and mountain experience; use it only if you're comfortable with alpine rock and committed to the Grigna peaks.
Location
46.4024, 10.1945
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- CAI CAI Desio
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- Year-round
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- 9
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