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About
Bivouac Alpe Ragozzale sits at 1,912m in the Piedmont Alps, accessible from the Val d'Aosta side via a 2–2.5 hour hike from lower trailheads. This is a mountain shelter, not a staffed rifugio. You'll find it on approaches to peaks in this section of the high Alps, useful as a base for climbers tackling objectives above 3,000m or as an emergency refuge during multi-day traverses.
The bivouac has 7 beds spread across a small structure. There's no guardian, no meals, and no electricity. You'll need a sleeping bag, mat, and food. The shelter provides basic protection from the elements and is typically open year-round, though winter access depends on snow and route conditions. Water sources nearby are reliable in summer and autumn.
This is a self-service shelter managed by the local Alpine club. Check with CAI Torino or consult rifugi.net before heading out to confirm current condition and access. Arriving in daylight is essential since the hut is unmarked and small. Carry a detailed 1:25,000 map. In July and August, expect other parties, but capacity is so limited that overcrowding is rare.
The bivouac has 7 beds spread across a small structure. There's no guardian, no meals, and no electricity. You'll need a sleeping bag, mat, and food. The shelter provides basic protection from the elements and is typically open year-round, though winter access depends on snow and route conditions. Water sources nearby are reliable in summer and autumn.
This is a self-service shelter managed by the local Alpine club. Check with CAI Torino or consult rifugi.net before heading out to confirm current condition and access. Arriving in daylight is essential since the hut is unmarked and small. Carry a detailed 1:25,000 map. In July and August, expect other parties, but capacity is so limited that overcrowding is rare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't required—this is an unstaffed bivouac with 7 beds available on a first-come basis. Check rifugio.net or contact nearby staffed rifugios in Val d'Aosta for current conditions before heading up.
It's accessible year-round as an emergency shelter, but practically usable for overnights June through September when snow clears the approach and weather is stable.
Approach from Val d'Aosta side trailheads with a 2–2.5 hour hike to 1,912m; it's a straightforward day walk, not a climbing scramble.
No facilities: it's a bare shelter with 7 beds, no guardian, no meals, no water, no electricity—bring everything including a stove, fuel, and food.
No—it's for mountaineers and experienced hikers on serious objectives above 3,000m or as emergency refuge during traverses; bring alpine experience, navigation skills, and self-sufficiency.
Location
46.0696, 8.3646
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