bivacco ViviOrobie / Elio Angelini alla memoria di Mario Castiglioni
2.2About
The bivacco sits at 2145m on the Orobie ridge in Lombardy, tucked between the Pizzo di Spino and Pizzo Nero. Reach it from Carona in Val Brembana via the Passo della Forcella del Giogo (2 hours) or from Piazzatorre (2.5 hours). The approach crosses open alpine terrain with good trail marking. Most climbers use this as a staging point for winter mountaineering on the ridge or as a waypoint on multi-day Orobie traverses.
The bivacco is a basic mountain shelter with 8 beds across two small rooms. There is no warden, no meals, and no water source nearby—you carry everything in and out. The hut has a small wood stove and basic protection from weather. It functions year-round but is most heavily used October through May when alpinists work the ice routes above the Brembana valley. In summer hikers pass through on ridge traverses.
This is a self-service bivacco run informally by local mountaineers. Register your presence in the logbook and contribute to upkeep. Arrive with all water, food, and fuel you need. Mobile signal is weak or absent. In winter, approach conditions can be serious—check avalanche forecasts and snow stability before committing. Do not rely on this shelter as your only backup plan.
The bivacco is a basic mountain shelter with 8 beds across two small rooms. There is no warden, no meals, and no water source nearby—you carry everything in and out. The hut has a small wood stove and basic protection from weather. It functions year-round but is most heavily used October through May when alpinists work the ice routes above the Brembana valley. In summer hikers pass through on ridge traverses.
This is a self-service bivacco run informally by local mountaineers. Register your presence in the logbook and contribute to upkeep. Arrive with all water, food, and fuel you need. Mobile signal is weak or absent. In winter, approach conditions can be serious—check avalanche forecasts and snow stability before committing. Do not rely on this shelter as your only backup plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead during peak season (July-September) through rifugi.net or contact CAI Bergamo directly, as this 8-bed bivacco fills quickly for weekend ridge traverses. There's no staffed reception, so confirm availability and payment method (typically cash or bank transfer) when you book.
It's open year-round as an unstaffed shelter, making it popular for winter mountaineering; summer season (June-September) sees regular use on the Orobie traverse. There's no resident guardian, so you're responsible for your own safety and shelter maintenance.
From Carona in Val Brembana, allow 2 hours to reach the Passo della Forcella del Giogo; from Piazzatorre, it's 2.5 hours. Both routes follow marked trails across open alpine terrain with 600-800m elevation gain.
Expect 8 basic beds in two small rooms, no water, heating, or meals—bring a camp stove, sleeping bag, and all food. There are no showers or toilets beyond what you manage yourself.
No—this is a basic mountaineering shelter suited only to experienced alpinists doing winter climbs or multi-day ridge traverses; the remote location, lack of facilities, and exposure make it unsuitable for families or casual hikers.
Location
46.0645, 9.6716
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