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Bivacco Sellina sits at 1,335m in the Sellina Valley, south of Cuneo in Piedmont. Reach it via the village of Pradleves (about 30km south of Cuneo). The approach hike takes 2.5–3 hours from the road end, climbing steadily through forest and pasture. This is a working base for climbers tackling the granite and schist crags of the Rocca dei Tre Vescovi massif and surrounding peaks.
This is a basic bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It provides shelter only—no meals, water, or warden service. The structure sleeps around 8 people on basic bunks. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, and water (there is a spring nearby but verify flow before you go). It is open year-round, though winter access may be difficult depending on snow cover. The bivvy works best as a staging point for multi-pitch rock climbing or winter mountaineering objectives in the region.
No booking system or warden contact exists. Approach via CAI guidelines for unstaffed mountain shelters. Check conditions and water availability with the Cuneo CAI section before heading up. Winter ascents require full mountain experience and avalanche awareness.
This is a basic bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It provides shelter only—no meals, water, or warden service. The structure sleeps around 8 people on basic bunks. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, and water (there is a spring nearby but verify flow before you go). It is open year-round, though winter access may be difficult depending on snow cover. The bivvy works best as a staging point for multi-pitch rock climbing or winter mountaineering objectives in the region.
No booking system or warden contact exists. Approach via CAI guidelines for unstaffed mountain shelters. Check conditions and water availability with the Cuneo CAI section before heading up. Winter ascents require full mountain experience and avalanche awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Sellina is unstaffed and free to use on a first-come basis—no booking required. Check conditions locally with CAI Cuneo before heading up, as weather and access can change rapidly.
It's open year-round as an unmanned shelter with no staffed seasons. Winter access is weather-dependent; most use occurs May through October.
Drive to Pradleves village (30km south of Cuneo) and follow the road to its end, then hike 2.5–3 hours uphill through forest and pasture to reach the bivouac at 1,335m.
Basic shelter only—no meals, water, or warden service. Bring all food, water, and cooking gear; this is a climber's base camp, not a staffed rifugio.
No—it's designed for experienced mountaineers and climbers accessing the Rocca dei Tre Vescovi crags. The 2.5–3 hour approach with full self-sufficiency and exposed climbing terrain makes it unsuitable for families or casual hikers.
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44.5024, 7.3340
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