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About
Bivacco Colma di Premosello sits at 1728m on the Colma di Premosello pass in the Lepontine Alps, on the border between Piedmont and Switzerland. Reach it from Premosello village (1100m) via a steep trail climbing 2½ hours through forest to the pass. The hut lies just east of the col, making it a natural stop on the Lepontine crossings or a base for ascents of Monte Naret and surrounding peaks.
This is a basic mountain refuge, not a staffed hotel. It has 7 beds across two rooms and provides shelter, a stove, and water. There are no meals served and no electricity. You'll manage your own food and heating. The bivacco is typically open June through October, depending on snow cover—check conditions before going. Winter access requires winter climbing skills.
Access is straightforward: the hut is unlocked and free to use. Bring a sleeping bag, stove fuel, food, and water bottles. Leave a donation (€5–10) in the box if you use it. The Lepontine Alps are SAT territory (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini), though this hut isn't officially managed by them. Get current conditions and approach details from local guides or CAI branches in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola before starting. Weekend traffic is light except in peak August.
This is a basic mountain refuge, not a staffed hotel. It has 7 beds across two rooms and provides shelter, a stove, and water. There are no meals served and no electricity. You'll manage your own food and heating. The bivacco is typically open June through October, depending on snow cover—check conditions before going. Winter access requires winter climbing skills.
Access is straightforward: the hut is unlocked and free to use. Bring a sleeping bag, stove fuel, food, and water bottles. Leave a donation (€5–10) in the box if you use it. The Lepontine Alps are SAT territory (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini), though this hut isn't officially managed by them. Get current conditions and approach details from local guides or CAI branches in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola before starting. Weekend traffic is light except in peak August.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book through rifugi.net or contact CAI locally; as a 7-bed bivacco it fills quickly in summer weekends, so aim for 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season.
Typically June to September, depending on snow conditions; it's unguarded and unmanned, so you access it year-round but should expect no services outside summer.
Start from Premosello village (1100m) and climb steeply through forest for about 2½ hours to reach the hut at 1728m on the Colma di Premosello pass.
Basic shelter with 7 beds across two rooms; no meals, water, or shower—bring food, a stove, and be self-sufficient.
No—the steep 2½-hour climb, basic facilities, and self-sufficient nature suit experienced mountaineers and fit hikers only, not families or novices.
Location
46.0308, 8.3771
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