Bivouac Amedeo Pirozzini
1.1Bivacco Amedeo Pirozzini
Piedmont, Italy
About
Bivacco Amedeo Pirozzini sits at 2,540m in the Maritime Alps, a 3-hour climb from Rifugio Gelas via the Passo della Gardetta. The hut stands in open terrain below Mont Bégo, making it the logical overnight stop for climbers approaching the high peaks of the Maritimes. Access is straightforward from the south: the trail from Gelas gains 700m steadily through rocky ground with no scrambling.
The bivouac is a basic mountain shelter sleeping 9 in two rooms. Expect no electricity, no heating, and no meals—bring everything: water bottles, a stove, food, warm clothes, and a sleeping bag rated for well below freezing. The facility has a roof, walls, and basic bunks. Windows give views across the high frontier ridge toward France. Open July through September, though snow can linger into early August in cold years.
This is a climber's shelter, not a social hut. Book it by contacting CAI Torino or by email ahead of your trip—it fills during August and Italian holiday weekends. Solitude is more common than crowds. Bring a headtorch, repair kit, and assume nothing will be stocked when you arrive. Weather moves fast at 2,540m; descend if conditions deteriorate.
The bivouac is a basic mountain shelter sleeping 9 in two rooms. Expect no electricity, no heating, and no meals—bring everything: water bottles, a stove, food, warm clothes, and a sleeping bag rated for well below freezing. The facility has a roof, walls, and basic bunks. Windows give views across the high frontier ridge toward France. Open July through September, though snow can linger into early August in cold years.
This is a climber's shelter, not a social hut. Book it by contacting CAI Torino or by email ahead of your trip—it fills during August and Italian holiday weekends. Solitude is more common than crowds. Bring a headtorch, repair kit, and assume nothing will be stocked when you arrive. Weather moves fast at 2,540m; descend if conditions deteriorate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as early as possible through rifugio.net or contact CAI directly; with only 9 beds this bivacco fills quickly during summer weekends and climbing season.
Open seasonally from June through September; as a basic bivacco it is unstaffed, so you're responsible for security and conditions on arrival.
Start from Rifugio Gelas and climb 700m in 3 hours via Passo della Gardetta through rocky terrain with no scrambling required.
Basic shelter only—no electricity, heating, or meals; bring your own food, water, and sleeping bag, and prepare for alpine conditions.
No—this is for experienced mountaineers only; the 3-hour climb, high altitude (2,540m), and unserviced bivacco make it unsuitable for families or less-experienced hikers.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 9
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.estmonterosa.it/bivacco-rifugio-amedeo-pirozzini.html