Bivouac Locatelli-Scaioli-Milani
2.7Bivacco Locatelli-Scaioli-Milani
About
Bivacco Locatelli-Scaioli-Milani sits at 1,656m on the slopes of Monte Rai in the Lecco Prealps. Reach it from Ballabio village via the path marked CAI 101, which takes roughly 2 hours. The final approach climbs steeply through beech forest before emerging onto open terrain. This is a working bivouac—a basic emergency shelter—not a staffed rifugio.
The shelter has capacity for around 10 people and provides no amenities. There is a water source nearby. Bring everything you need: food, drink, a sleeping bag, and insulation. The bivouac stays accessible year-round, though snow may block the approach in winter. Its main use is as a waypoint for traverses across the Lecco Prealps or a base for scrambling in the range.
CAI Ballabio manages the structure. Register your use or report maintenance issues through CAI Ballabio directly or via the main CAI website (cai.it). Since this is an unmanned shelter, no booking system exists—simply arrive and use the space. High season is May to September. Check conditions with Ballabio CAI before winter attempts, as snow and ice can make the final approach dangerous.
The shelter has capacity for around 10 people and provides no amenities. There is a water source nearby. Bring everything you need: food, drink, a sleeping bag, and insulation. The bivouac stays accessible year-round, though snow may block the approach in winter. Its main use is as a waypoint for traverses across the Lecco Prealps or a base for scrambling in the range.
CAI Ballabio manages the structure. Register your use or report maintenance issues through CAI Ballabio directly or via the main CAI website (cai.it). Since this is an unmanned shelter, no booking system exists—simply arrive and use the space. High season is May to September. Check conditions with Ballabio CAI before winter attempts, as snow and ice can make the final approach dangerous.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't book this bivacco—it's an unstaffed emergency shelter with first-come, first-served access. Check conditions locally before heading up, as weather or maintenance can affect availability.
It's open year-round as an emergency shelter, but winter access is serious alpine terrain. Most hikers use it May through October when conditions are stable.
Start from Ballabio village and follow CAI path 101—it's roughly 2 hours to the bivacco, with steep climbing through beech forest in the final section. No cable car or vehicle access.
None—it sleeps about 10 people on basic bunks with no heat, water, meals, or showers. There's a water source nearby, so bring a filter or treatment tablets and all your own food.
No. This is a bare-bones emergency shelter for experienced hikers on mountaineering routes, not families or casual day-hikers. The 2-hour approach and steep final pitch require solid fitness and scrambling ability.
Location
45.8984, 9.4489
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Ballabio
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 10
- Emergency
- 10
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