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Bivacco Giovanni Leoni sits at 2,550m on the ridge between Punta Leoni and Monte Colombano in the Ligurian Alps, in Piedmont. Reach it from Colle di Nava (1,985m) via the CAI trail network—allow 3 hours of steep hiking northeastward. The approach crosses open meadow and scree; navigation is straightforward but exposed in bad weather. This is a high-altitude transit point, not a valley trailhead hike.
The bivouac is a basic unmanned shelter with sleeping space for 6–8 people on a wooden platform. There is no water, no food, no warden. Bring a sleeping bag, stove, and all provisions. The hut sits exposed to mountain weather; it functions year-round but is most accessible June to September when snow clears. Winter ascents demand avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering skills.
This is a shelter of last resort or a planning waypoint for ridge traverses, not a comfortable overnight option. Check conditions via CAI clubs in the region before heading up. Register your plans with local authorities if attempting winter access. Web: cai.it for regional club contacts and route advice.
The bivouac is a basic unmanned shelter with sleeping space for 6–8 people on a wooden platform. There is no water, no food, no warden. Bring a sleeping bag, stove, and all provisions. The hut sits exposed to mountain weather; it functions year-round but is most accessible June to September when snow clears. Winter ascents demand avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering skills.
This is a shelter of last resort or a planning waypoint for ridge traverses, not a comfortable overnight option. Check conditions via CAI clubs in the region before heading up. Register your plans with local authorities if attempting winter access. Web: cai.it for regional club contacts and route advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's an unmanned bivouac, so no booking needed—first come, first served. Check conditions on cai.it or rifugi.net before heading up, as exposure and weather make it unsuitable for casual visits.
It's a year-round unmanned shelter, but realistically only accessible June–September when snow clears and weather is stable enough for the exposed ridge approach.
Start at Colle di Nava (1,985m) and follow CAI marked trails northeast across meadow and scree to 2,550m; allow 3 hours of steep hiking with exposed sections.
Basic wooden platform sleeping for 6–8 people, no water, no toilets, no heating—bring everything including a stove, fuel, food, and water.
No. This is a high-altitude transit shelter for experienced mountaineers; the exposed ridge approach and remote location demand solid navigation skills, fitness, and self-sufficiency.
Location
46.2577, 8.2511
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