Demanding
About
Bivacco San Glisente sits at 1,956m on the Glisente plateau in the Orobie Alps, between the Val Seriana and Val di Scalve. Reach it from Rifugio Alpe Corni (1,637m) in roughly 2 hours across moderate terrain. The approach works year-round on established paths, though snow covers the plateau from November to April.
This is a basic mountain refuge built to serve climbers and trekkers crossing the high Orobie ridges. Ten beds fill quickly during the summer season. The hut has a kitchen and sleeping quarters only—no hot meals or staff on-site during shoulder seasons. Water comes from a nearby spring. Expect no electricity or heating. Winter closures are common; phone ahead to confirm access.
Call ahead to check current opening dates and bed availability. July and August fill weeks in advance. The bivacco operates through the summer months for trekkers moving between the Valle Seriana and Valle di Scalve, and for those tackling the higher peaks nearby. Winter ascents are possible but require alpine mountaineering experience and prior arrangement.
This is a basic mountain refuge built to serve climbers and trekkers crossing the high Orobie ridges. Ten beds fill quickly during the summer season. The hut has a kitchen and sleeping quarters only—no hot meals or staff on-site during shoulder seasons. Water comes from a nearby spring. Expect no electricity or heating. Winter closures are common; phone ahead to confirm access.
Call ahead to check current opening dates and bed availability. July and August fill weeks in advance. The bivacco operates through the summer months for trekkers moving between the Valle Seriana and Valle di Scalve, and for those tackling the higher peaks nearby. Winter ascents are possible but require alpine mountaineering experience and prior arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as early as possible—this 10-bed bivacco fills quickly in summer. Contact them directly by phone; rifugi.net or cai.it may have availability data.
Open year-round on established paths, though snow covers the plateau November to April. Expect full staffing and services during summer; verify winter staffing before visiting.
Hike from Rifugio Alpe Corni (1,637m) in roughly 2 hours across moderate terrain to the Glisente plateau.
10 beds and a kitchen for cooking. Expect basic mountain bivacco conditions—no showers or hot water mentioned, so bring what you need.
Not ideal for beginners—it's a basic bivacco with minimal facilities, situated at 1,956m on an exposed plateau best suited to hillwalkers and mountaineers comfortable with mountain conditions.
Location
45.8887, 10.2822
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 10
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 320 1597272
- Website
- http://www.amicidisanglisente.it/
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