Bivouac Bocchetta di Campo

Bivacco Bocchetta di Campo sits at 1,994m on the Bocchetta di Campo pass in Piedmont's western Alps. Reach it from the Val di Stura valley via the hamlet of Balme or from the Orco valley. The approach takes 3–4 hours on foot depending on your starting point. The pass itself is a natural corridor between valleys, making this bivouac strategically placed for traversing routes and accessing the surrounding peaks.

This is a basic mountain shelter with 20 beds in dormitory rooms. It has no electricity or running water—bring your own supplies and be prepared for mountain conditions. There is no staffed kitchen or meal service. The bivouac operates year-round but is most reliably accessible June through September; winter access depends on snow conditions. Check current conditions before setting out in shoulder seasons.

This is an unstaffed structure managed as a community resource. There is no formal booking system. Simply arrive and use the available space on a first-come, first-served basis. Contribute to the maintenance logbook. Bring a sleeping bag, food, water, and a headlamp. Summer weekends and July–August can see crowded conditions. For information on condition updates, contact the CAI section in nearby towns or check local hiking forums before your trip.