Demanding
About
Bivacco Malghera sits at 2,330m on the Val Malghera approach in Lombardy. Reach it from Schilpario (900m) via a 4–5 hour climb through pasture and scree. The hut guards access to the Presolana group and serves climbers heading for harder rock and ice routes. This is a high mountain shelter, not a staffed refuge.
The bivouac holds 4 beds across tight quarters. You'll find a basic self-catering kitchen with no utilities—bring a stove if you plan hot meals. There's no water supply on-site; collect meltwater or snow depending on season. The shelter is open year-round but only usable June through September practically. Expect cold nights even in summer. Bring sleeping bags rated for 0°C minimum.
This is a working climber's shelter managed informally by local mountaineers. No formal booking system exists. Arrive early in the day to secure space, especially weekends in July–August. Bring all food, fuel, and water. Leave the hut clean for the next party. Cell reception is unreliable—plan on no connectivity.
The bivouac holds 4 beds across tight quarters. You'll find a basic self-catering kitchen with no utilities—bring a stove if you plan hot meals. There's no water supply on-site; collect meltwater or snow depending on season. The shelter is open year-round but only usable June through September practically. Expect cold nights even in summer. Bring sleeping bags rated for 0°C minimum.
This is a working climber's shelter managed informally by local mountaineers. No formal booking system exists. Arrive early in the day to secure space, especially weekends in July–August. Bring all food, fuel, and water. Leave the hut clean for the next party. Cell reception is unreliable—plan on no connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Malghera is unstaffed, so there's no booking system—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early in the day if you need a spot, as the 4-bed capacity fills quickly on weekends.
It's accessible year-round as an unstaffed shelter, but practical access runs June through September; snow and ice make winter approaches serious mountaineering.
Start from Schilpario (900m) and climb 4–5 hours via pasture and scree to reach 2,330m. This is the main Val Malghera approach.
You get 4 beds in basic quarters, a self-catering kitchen with no utilities (bring your own stove), and no running water—collect it from a nearby source or bring it with you.
No—this is a high mountain bivac for experienced mountaineers tackling Presolana's rock and ice routes; the exposed location, tight quarters, and self-sufficient setup demand technical mountain skills.
Location
46.3341, 10.1190
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 4
- Emergency
- 4
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.diska.it/rifmalghera_b.asp
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