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Bivacco Giorgio Ielmoni sits at 1,809m on the slopes of Monte Pora in the Orobie Alps, Lombardy. Reach it from Colere on foot in 2.5 hours via the Passo della Ganda trail. The approach is steep but direct through mixed terrain. Bad weather or winter snow can make this route impassable.
This is a true bivouac—a small, unmanned shelter with basic sleeping platforms and no services. It sleeps around 8 people on a first-come basis. Bring your own food, water, and warm kit. There's no heating, no guardian, no meals. Use it as an emergency shelter or a base for fast-and-light mountaineering objectives in the range. Winter conditions demand avalanche awareness and winter climbing skills.
Access the hut year-round in theory, but aim for June through September for reliable conditions. Winter ascents require proper equipment and experience. Register your visit at the base in Colere if possible. The hut belongs to CAI but has no booking system—just show up. Always carry a headtorch, sleeping bag, and emergency supplies.
This is a true bivouac—a small, unmanned shelter with basic sleeping platforms and no services. It sleeps around 8 people on a first-come basis. Bring your own food, water, and warm kit. There's no heating, no guardian, no meals. Use it as an emergency shelter or a base for fast-and-light mountaineering objectives in the range. Winter conditions demand avalanche awareness and winter climbing skills.
Access the hut year-round in theory, but aim for June through September for reliable conditions. Winter ascents require proper equipment and experience. Register your visit at the base in Colere if possible. The hut belongs to CAI but has no booking system—just show up. Always carry a headtorch, sleeping bag, and emergency supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
No booking needed—it's an unmanned bivouac with first-come, first-served sleeping platforms. Just show up with your own gear and supplies.
Year-round access, but the approach via Passo della Ganda becomes impassable in winter snow and bad weather. Late June through September is most reliable.
Start from Colere and follow the Passo della Ganda trail for 2.5 hours; the route is steep and direct through mixed terrain.
Basic sleeping platforms for around 8 people, no heat, no water, no meals—bring everything: food, water, stove, and warm sleeping bag rated for mountain cold.
No. The steep approach, exposed altitude, and total lack of services make it only suitable for experienced mountaineers comfortable with self-sufficiency and exposed terrain.
Location
46.1154, 8.6473
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