Bivouac Don Giulio Corini

Bivacco Don Giulio Corini sits at 2,016m on the slopes of Monte Gleno in the Bergamasque Alps, above the Val Camonica in Lombardy. Reach it from Passo del Tonale via the hamlet of Vione, then hike 2.5 hours uphill on waymarked paths through pasture and scree. The route is straightforward in summer but snow covers the upper sections until June. Allow extra time if route-finding is new to you.

This is a small unstaffed shelter built to provide emergency refuge on a serious mountain section. It sleeps 8–10 people on basic wooden bunks with thin mattresses. There is no running water, electricity, or heating. Bring a stove and fuel; there is no food or drink available. The bivouac stays open year-round, though winter ascents demand winter mountaineering skills and proper equipment. Summer hikers can reach it in half a day from the road.

The shelter is managed by volunteers and accessed on a first-come, first-served basis. You don't need to book ahead—just arrive and occupy a bunk. Bring a sleeping bag, warm layers, and a torch. Water can be found in streams below the hut in summer. Respect the shelter by leaving it clean. The approach is exposed to mountain weather; check conditions before setting out. Navigation becomes difficult in cloud or snow, so carry a map and compass.