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About
Bivacco Emiliano Lanti sits at 2,115m in the Macugnaga valley, on the eastern flank of Monte Rosa. The hut is a 3–4 hour walk from Macugnaga village, following the Anza stream valley and crossing alpine pasture. It marks a natural break point for climbers approaching Monte Rosa's summit routes or hikers crossing toward the Antrona valley.
The bivouac is small and basic. It has 13 beds spread across two rooms and provides a woodstove for heating. There's a hand pump for water from a nearby source. Bring your own food and cooking fuel; there's a simple kitchen area but no catered meals. The hut is managed by CAI Macugnaga and operates year-round for self-sufficient visitors, though winter access is serious mountaineering country and requires experience with snow and avalanche conditions.
Book directly with CAI Macugnaga through rifugi.net or contact the section at [email protected]. July and August can be crowded for climbers tackling Monte Rosa—contact the managers 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season. The bivouac fills quickly with guided expeditions, so flexibility with dates helps. Winter use requires you to report your plans to the local mountain rescue and check conditions beforehand.
The bivouac is small and basic. It has 13 beds spread across two rooms and provides a woodstove for heating. There's a hand pump for water from a nearby source. Bring your own food and cooking fuel; there's a simple kitchen area but no catered meals. The hut is managed by CAI Macugnaga and operates year-round for self-sufficient visitors, though winter access is serious mountaineering country and requires experience with snow and avalanche conditions.
Book directly with CAI Macugnaga through rifugi.net or contact the section at [email protected]. July and August can be crowded for climbers tackling Monte Rosa—contact the managers 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season. The bivouac fills quickly with guided expeditions, so flexibility with dates helps. Winter use requires you to report your plans to the local mountain rescue and check conditions beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season (July–September); this is a small bivouac with only 13 beds and fills quickly. Contact via CAI Macugnaga or check rifugi.net for availability.
Open June through September, weather permitting; it's unstaffed, so you're responsible for your own comfort and safety—bring a headtorch, sleeping bag, and be prepared to manage the woodstove yourself.
From Macugnaga village, follow the Anza stream valley through alpine pasture for 3–4 hours; the trail is well-marked and gains about 800m elevation—bring a map and check conditions before you leave.
13 beds in two rooms, a woodstove for heating, and a hand pump for water from a nearby source; there's no formal meals service, electricity, or showers—bring food and a sleeping bag.
No—this is a basic, unstaffed bivouac best suited for experienced mountaineers or fit hikers accustomed to alpine conditions; the 3–4 hour approach and self-sufficient setup make it unsuitable for families or casual walkers.
Location
45.9120, 7.9635
HutLists Score
1.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sezione di Macugnaga
- Total
- 13
- Emergency
- 13
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://caimacugnaga.org/rifugi/26-emiliano-lanti.html
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