Bivouac Monte Ubione
1.0Bivacco Monte Ubione
890m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Bivacco Monte Ubione sits at 890m on the slopes above the Val Camonica in Lombardy. Reach it from Ponte di Legno by hiking northeast through mixed woodland for roughly 2.5 hours. The approach is steep but well-marked, gaining 600m of elevation. This is a working base for climbers heading to the limestone ridges and peaks that dominate the upper valley.
The bivouac is a basic mountain shelter—expect a simple hut with sleeping platforms, a small communal area, and minimal facilities. There is no running water or heating. Capacity is around 10–12 people. This is a true refugio for self-sufficient mountaineers, not a staffed hut with meals. Bring your own food, water, and a sleeping bag. Open year-round for experienced users willing to accept exposed conditions in winter.
Contact CAI Ponte di Legno or check cai.it for access details and current conditions. Bivvies like this rarely require advance booking, but summer weekends and climbing season (May–September) can see crowded nights. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering skills.
The bivouac is a basic mountain shelter—expect a simple hut with sleeping platforms, a small communal area, and minimal facilities. There is no running water or heating. Capacity is around 10–12 people. This is a true refugio for self-sufficient mountaineers, not a staffed hut with meals. Bring your own food, water, and a sleeping bag. Open year-round for experienced users willing to accept exposed conditions in winter.
Contact CAI Ponte di Legno or check cai.it for access details and current conditions. Bivvies like this rarely require advance booking, but summer weekends and climbing season (May–September) can see crowded nights. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivaccs are first-come, first-served with no advance booking system—just show up with a sleeping bag and mat. Contact CAI Brescia (cai.it) if you want to confirm current conditions before heading up.
It's unstaffed year-round; open seasonally from June through September depending on snow conditions. Check with CAI Brescia or local hiking forums for current access status.
Start from Ponte di Legno and hike northeast through mixed woodland for 2.5 hours, gaining 600m elevation on a steep but well-marked path. Scrambling experience helps for the final approach.
It's a basic shelter with sleeping platforms and minimal facilities—bring your own sleeping bag, mat, stove, and all food. Expect no water, toilets, or heating.
No—it's designed for experienced mountaineers doing multi-pitch climbing or serious ridge traverses. The steep approach and spartan conditions make it unsuitable for families or casual hikers.
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