About
Bivacco Pozzolo sits at 2,550m in the Cottian Alps, above the Val Maira in Piedmont. Approach from Prazzo via the Pian dei Buoni meadows; allow 4.5 hours for the 1,000m ascent on a well-marked trail. The bivouac serves as a staging point for climbs on Monte Brancia (3,200m) and traverses toward the Col di Sampeyre.
The bivouac is small and basic—15 beds in shared dormitory style. There's no warden on-site; bring your own sleeping bag and food. A wood stove provides heating. The hut operates year-round but is most reliable June through September; in winter and shoulder seasons, check conditions before traveling.
Phone ahead to confirm availability and conditions. No formal booking system exists—contact by phone and be prepared to self-register. Bring a headtorch, water bottles, and your own cooking equipment. This is a climber's base, not a social hut. The lack of a resident keeper means you're self-sufficient here.
The bivouac is small and basic—15 beds in shared dormitory style. There's no warden on-site; bring your own sleeping bag and food. A wood stove provides heating. The hut operates year-round but is most reliable June through September; in winter and shoulder seasons, check conditions before traveling.
Phone ahead to confirm availability and conditions. No formal booking system exists—contact by phone and be prepared to self-register. Bring a headtorch, water bottles, and your own cooking equipment. This is a climber's base, not a social hut. The lack of a resident keeper means you're self-sufficient here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact by phone ahead of your visit since there's no on-site warden; booking systems may be limited for this small bivouac. For popular weekends in summer, aim for at least a few days' notice.
The bivouac operates year-round as an unstaffed shelter; expect full services and reliability only in summer (June–September) when weather allows safe access.
Start from Prazzo and ascend via Pian dei Buoni meadows on a well-marked trail; the 1,000m climb takes 4.5 hours to reach 2,550m.
This is a basic 15-bed dormitory with no warden—bring your own sleeping bag and all food. There's a wood stove for heating but no catering or shower facilities.
No—it's designed for experienced mountaineers doing technical climbs (Monte Brancia, Col di Sampeyre traverses) and those comfortable with unguarded, self-sufficient bivouac stays. Families should use staffed rifugi instead.
Location
46.0684, 8.3403
HutLists Score
1.5
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 15
- Emergency
- 15
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0324 36101
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