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Bivacco Davide Salvadori sits at 2,667m on the Corno dei Tre Signori massif in Lombardy's Bergamasc Alps. Reach it from Rifugio Piazza in about 4 hours of steep, exposed scrambling. The trail climbs northeast through scree and rock bands; rope sections secure the final approach. Only attempt this route in settled weather and with Alpine experience. Winter access is unreliable.
This is an unmanned bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It holds 8–10 people in a basic stone shelter with no services. Bring your own food, water, and sleeping bag. The hut sits exposed to weather and wind. Use it as a base for summiting Corno dei Tre Signori (2,777m) or traversing the ridge. The shelter provides emergency refuge only; don't depend on comfort. It's open year-round, though summer (July–September) offers the best climbing conditions and most stable rock.
There is no booking system—the bivouac operates on first-come, first-served basis. Carry water from Rifugio Piazza. Register at nearby rifugios if weather threatens. Check conditions with CAI sections in Bergamo or Lecco before starting. The exposed location and technical approach mean this is suitable only for experienced mountaineers comfortable with Alpine terrain and self-sufficiency.
This is an unmanned bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It holds 8–10 people in a basic stone shelter with no services. Bring your own food, water, and sleeping bag. The hut sits exposed to weather and wind. Use it as a base for summiting Corno dei Tre Signori (2,777m) or traversing the ridge. The shelter provides emergency refuge only; don't depend on comfort. It's open year-round, though summer (July–September) offers the best climbing conditions and most stable rock.
There is no booking system—the bivouac operates on first-come, first-served basis. Carry water from Rifugio Piazza. Register at nearby rifugios if weather threatens. Check conditions with CAI sections in Bergamo or Lecco before starting. The exposed location and technical approach mean this is suitable only for experienced mountaineers comfortable with Alpine terrain and self-sufficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unmanned bivouac—no booking required or possible. Arrive when you can, but check conditions first and notify someone of your plans given the exposed terrain.
It's open year-round as an unstaffed shelter, but winter access is unreliable; plan visits June through September for safe conditions.
Start from Rifugio Piazza and climb northeast for about 4 hours via steep scree, rock bands, and exposed scrambling with rope sections on the final approach; only attempt in settled weather with solid Alpine experience.
It's a basic stone shelter sleeping 8–10 people with no services—bring your own water, food, sleeping bag, and mat; there's no heat, water, or meals.
No—the exposed 4-hour approach with scrambling and rope sections demands Alpine climbing experience and good fitness; this is strictly for mountaineers comfortable with grade II/III terrain.
Location
46.0878, 10.2238
HutLists Score
1.2
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- Website
- http://geoportale.caibergamo.it/it/rifugio/bivacco-davide
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