Bivouac Amici della Val Moriana
1.0Bivacco Amici della Val Moriana
1,795m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Bivacco Amici della Val Moriana sits at 1795m in the Val Moriana, above Macugnaga in Piedmont's Macugnaga Alpino area. The hut sits on the approach to Monte Rosa climbs and Lys Valley routes. Access takes 2.5–3 hours from Macugnaga village on established paths. This is a working bivouac, not a staffed rifugio.
The hut holds 9 beds in a basic mountain shelter. There is no guardian, no meals, no running water. Bring a stove, sleeping bag, and all food and water. The space suits climbers making early starts on Monte Rosa or hikers crossing to adjacent valleys. Summer season runs June to September, depending on snow. Winter access is possible for experienced parties only.
Book through CAI Macugnaga or contact the managing section directly. The hut is small and fills quickly during July and August, especially around weekends. Register your planned dates in advance. There is no phone service on site. Bring a torch and map. Weather changes fast at this elevation—come prepared for cold and wind even in summer.
The hut holds 9 beds in a basic mountain shelter. There is no guardian, no meals, no running water. Bring a stove, sleeping bag, and all food and water. The space suits climbers making early starts on Monte Rosa or hikers crossing to adjacent valleys. Summer season runs June to September, depending on snow. Winter access is possible for experienced parties only.
Book through CAI Macugnaga or contact the managing section directly. The hut is small and fills quickly during July and August, especially around weekends. Register your planned dates in advance. There is no phone service on site. Bring a torch and map. Weather changes fast at this elevation—come prepared for cold and wind even in summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unstaffed bivacco with no guardian, so there's no booking system—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Check rifugio.net or cai.it for updates on availability or conditions before heading up.
It's a working bivacco without a guardian, so it's technically accessible year-round, but practical access is May through September; winter conditions above 1795m on the approach make it dangerous outside summer months.
It's 2.5–3 hours from Macugnaga village on established paths in the Val Moriana; follow CAI/SAT marked trails toward the Lys Valley and Monte Rosa approaches.
None—there's no guardian, no meals, and no running water, so bring a camping stove, all food and water, and a sleeping bag; the 9-bed shelter is basic emergency/bivouac space only.
No—this is for experienced mountaineers and climbers only; the self-sufficient bivacco, 2.5–3 hour approach, and high elevation demand solid mountain skills and fitness, and the 9-bed capacity means it's designed for climbing expeditions, not casual family hiking.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 9
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 9
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.caimacugnaga.org/rifugi/31-amici-della-valle-moriana.html