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Bivacco Pesciöla sits at 1,995m in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, serving as a base for routes into the Masino-Bregaglia mountains. Approach via the Val Masino from San Martino: allow 3–4 hours on foot from the valley floor, gaining 1,200m. The bivouac is a small unmanned shelter, ideal for climbers moving between objectives or extending a multi-day traverse.
This is a basic emergency refuge. It has 3 beds and a stove but no guardian, running water, or catering. You must bring all food, water, and fuel. Conditions are spartan—expect a metal roof, minimal insulation, and no electricity. Winter access is unreliable. The hut is open year-round, but late autumn through early spring requires mountaineering skill and winter gear.
Register your visit with CAI Ponte in Valtellina before departure. There is no booking system; the bivouac operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact CAI Ponte in Valtellina through cai.it for local advice on access conditions, especially after snow or rockfall. Bring a headtorch, sleeping bag rated to –5°C or colder, and a stove with fuel. Plan to be self-sufficient.
This is a basic emergency refuge. It has 3 beds and a stove but no guardian, running water, or catering. You must bring all food, water, and fuel. Conditions are spartan—expect a metal roof, minimal insulation, and no electricity. Winter access is unreliable. The hut is open year-round, but late autumn through early spring requires mountaineering skill and winter gear.
Register your visit with CAI Ponte in Valtellina before departure. There is no booking system; the bivouac operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact CAI Ponte in Valtellina through cai.it for local advice on access conditions, especially after snow or rockfall. Bring a headtorch, sleeping bag rated to –5°C or colder, and a stove with fuel. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't applicable—this is an unmanned bivouac with 3 beds available on a first-come basis. Arrive early or have a backup plan since there's no guardian to manage reservations.
Open year-round as an unstaffed emergency shelter, though winter access via Val Masino is serious mountaineering terrain. Summer (June–September) offers the most reliable conditions.
Approach from San Martino in Val Masino on foot; allow 3–4 hours to gain 1,200m elevation. This is the standard entry point for climbers accessing the Masino-Bregaglia massif.
3 beds and a stove only—no guardian, running water, or meals. Bring all food, water, and gear; this is a bare-bones emergency shelter.
No—it's designed for experienced climbers doing multi-day traverses or mountaineering objectives, not casual hikers or families. The approach is steep and the shelter requires complete self-sufficiency.
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46.1077, 10.0163
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