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Bivacco Scaredi sits at 1,841m in the Piedmont Alps, serving climbers and hikers tackling peaks around the Vercelli Valley. Reach it via the village of Alagna Valsesia on the A26 motorway from Milan (2 hours drive). From Alagna, hike 4–5 hours through alpine meadows and rocky terrain to the bivouac. The route gains 1,100m elevation and is straightforward in summer but requires winter mountaineering skills after October.
The bivouac is a basic mountain refuge managed by the local CAI section. It has 30 beds in shared dormitories with no heating or running water. A wood stove provides warmth in shoulder seasons. There is no on-site food service—bring all meals and fuel. A small rainwater collection system provides drinking water. The hut operates year-round but is most reliable June through September. Winter access demands avalanche awareness and proper equipment.
Book directly with the Alagna CAI section or contact the Alagna tourist office (alagnaturismo.it). The bivouac fills during July and August weekends; arrive with your own supplies. Groups of 10+ should notify the CAI section in advance. There is no phone signal at the hut—plan accordingly.
The bivouac is a basic mountain refuge managed by the local CAI section. It has 30 beds in shared dormitories with no heating or running water. A wood stove provides warmth in shoulder seasons. There is no on-site food service—bring all meals and fuel. A small rainwater collection system provides drinking water. The hut operates year-round but is most reliable June through September. Winter access demands avalanche awareness and proper equipment.
Book directly with the Alagna CAI section or contact the Alagna tourist office (alagnaturismo.it). The bivouac fills during July and August weekends; arrive with your own supplies. Groups of 10+ should notify the CAI section in advance. There is no phone signal at the hut—plan accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less advance notice. Contact the local CAI section via cai.it or check rifugi.net for current booking details.
Open June through September with reliable staffing; accessible year-round for experienced mountaineers, but expect unguarded conditions and winter hazards from October onward.
Drive from Milan to Alagna Valsesia via the A26 motorway (2 hours), then hike 4–5 hours from the village gaining 1,100m through alpine meadows and rocky terrain.
30 beds in basic dormitory accommodation; expect minimal amenities—bring a sleeping bag, and confirm meal availability (likely self-catering or simple provisions) when booking.
No—the 4–5 hour approach with 1,100m gain and high-altitude exposure suits experienced hikers and mountaineers only; families with young children should look for lower, more accessible rifugi in the valley.
Location
46.0651, 8.4708
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