Bivouac Nino Soardi
1.5Bivacco Nino Soardi
2,616m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Bivacco Nino Soardi sits at 2,616m on the Valpellice side of the Cottian Alps. You reach it in roughly 4 hours from Pian della Regina (1,700m), following marked trails through open terrain that steepens as you approach the hut. The final approach crosses exposed scree and boulder fields. This is a proper mountain walk, not a casual day trip.
The bivouac is a staffed refuge despite its small size. It has 12 beds across multiple rooms, basic heating, and a small kitchen. The CAI Uget Valpellice section runs it as a working basecamp for climbers heading to the peaks above—Punta Vallanta and Gran Becco are the main objectives. Meals are available if you book ahead. The season runs June through September depending on snow conditions. Water comes from a natural source nearby.
Contact CAI Uget Valpellice directly by email or phone to book beds and arrange meals. July and August fill quickly—book at least a month ahead. Winter closures are firm. This hut suits mountaineers planning technical ascents or hikers doing multi-day traverses of the Cottian ridge. It's not a comfortable overnight stop; expect basic conditions and wind exposure.
The bivouac is a staffed refuge despite its small size. It has 12 beds across multiple rooms, basic heating, and a small kitchen. The CAI Uget Valpellice section runs it as a working basecamp for climbers heading to the peaks above—Punta Vallanta and Gran Becco are the main objectives. Meals are available if you book ahead. The season runs June through September depending on snow conditions. Water comes from a natural source nearby.
Contact CAI Uget Valpellice directly by email or phone to book beds and arrange meals. July and August fill quickly—book at least a month ahead. Winter closures are firm. This hut suits mountaineers planning technical ascents or hikers doing multi-day traverses of the Cottian ridge. It's not a comfortable overnight stop; expect basic conditions and wind exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–September), especially weekends. Call ahead on the phone contact listed—it's a small 12-bed bivac so availability fills quickly.
Typically open June through September, weather dependent. Confirm exact dates and staffing by phoning ahead, as high-altitude bivacs can close early if conditions deteriorate.
Start from Pian della Regina (1,700m) and follow marked trails for roughly 4 hours; the final section crosses exposed scree and boulder fields, so it's not a gentle walk.
12 beds in multiple rooms, basic heating, and a small kitchen. Bring a sleeping bag and expect mountain hut basics—water access and simple meals available but confirm what's provided when booking.
No. The 4-hour approach involves sustained elevation gain and exposed boulder/scree terrain; it's designed for hikers and mountaineers with genuine Alpine experience.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 392 9037168
- Website
- https://www.caivalpellice.it/bivacco-soardi