bivacco Capanna Meden
1.1
2,427m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Bivacco Capanna Meden sits at 2427m in the high Lombardy Alps, accessed via the Val di Meden. Most parties approach from Teglio in the Valchiavenna, following the mule track up the valley for roughly 4–5 hours to reach the hut. The approach crosses steep terrain with exposure in places; route-finding can be tricky in poor visibility.
This is a minimal refuge. The bivacco has 2 beds and drinking water—nothing more. It serves climbers and mountaineers tackling peaks in the surrounding Bergamasque Alps, particularly as a base for technical rock and mixed routes. There are no meals, heating, or other facilities. You must arrive self-sufficient with food, a sleeping bag, and a headtorch. The hut is unmanned and typically open June through September, though winter access is theoretically possible for those equipped for mountain travel.
Book through CAI Teglio directly or via cai.it. Many climbers treat this as an emergency shelter rather than a planned overnight. Arrive with water containers filled—the source is unreliable in late season. Winter visits require winter mountaineering experience; summer weekends can fill quickly during July and August if weather is stable.
This is a minimal refuge. The bivacco has 2 beds and drinking water—nothing more. It serves climbers and mountaineers tackling peaks in the surrounding Bergamasque Alps, particularly as a base for technical rock and mixed routes. There are no meals, heating, or other facilities. You must arrive self-sufficient with food, a sleeping bag, and a headtorch. The hut is unmanned and typically open June through September, though winter access is theoretically possible for those equipped for mountain travel.
Book through CAI Teglio directly or via cai.it. Many climbers treat this as an emergency shelter rather than a planned overnight. Arrive with water containers filled—the source is unreliable in late season. Winter visits require winter mountaineering experience; summer weekends can fill quickly during July and August if weather is stable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't relevant—this is an unstaffed bivacco with 2 beds on a first-come basis. Arrive early or plan to sleep outside; check rifugi.net for any recent updates on access or conditions.
Summer only, typically July–September, depending on snow. There's no staff, so it's accessible year-round in theory, but the approach is safe only when snow is gone.
Hike from Teglio in Valchiavenna up the Val di Meden mule track for 4–5 hours; the route has steep sections and exposure, so it's not straightforward in poor visibility or snow.
Minimal: 2 beds and drinking water only. No meals, no kitchen, no showers, no heat—bring a sleeping bag, stove, and all food.
No. This is for experienced mountaineers only—the approach involves steep terrain and exposure, route-finding demands map-reading skills, and the bivacco itself is bare shelter, not a hut.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 2
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 2
- Private rooms
Facilities
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website