Bivouac de Neuvaz Dessus
1.1
1,760m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Bivouac de Neuvaz Dessus sits at 1760m in the Gran Paradiso massif, in the upper Valle d'Aosta region of Piedmont. Reach it from the village of Ceresole Reale via the Lago Serrù trail, a 2.5-hour hike that gains 500m steadily through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. The bivouac serves as a staging point for ascents of Gran Paradiso (4061m) and climbs in the surrounding peaks.
This is a basic mountaineering bivouac, not a staffed hut. It offers minimal shelter—a simple stone structure with sleeping space for 8–10 people maximum. Bring your own sleeping bag, mat, food, and water. There are no meals, heating, or facilities beyond four walls and a roof. Summer is the only viable season, typically mid-June to September, though snow can linger into July depending on the year. Check conditions before heading up.
Approach this as a self-service mountain shelter. Register with the local CAI section or at the starting point. Bring a headtorch, extra layers, and full alpine gear. Water sources are unreliable; collect from streams lower on the trail or carry from Ceresole Reale. The bivouac fills quickly during July and August, especially Thursday to Sunday. No advance booking system exists—first come, first served. Start early in the day to secure a spot and have daylight to acclimatize.
This is a basic mountaineering bivouac, not a staffed hut. It offers minimal shelter—a simple stone structure with sleeping space for 8–10 people maximum. Bring your own sleeping bag, mat, food, and water. There are no meals, heating, or facilities beyond four walls and a roof. Summer is the only viable season, typically mid-June to September, though snow can linger into July depending on the year. Check conditions before heading up.
Approach this as a self-service mountain shelter. Register with the local CAI section or at the starting point. Bring a headtorch, extra layers, and full alpine gear. Water sources are unreliable; collect from streams lower on the trail or carry from Ceresole Reale. The bivouac fills quickly during July and August, especially Thursday to Sunday. No advance booking system exists—first come, first served. Start early in the day to secure a spot and have daylight to acclimatize.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unmanned bivouac, so no booking is needed—it's first-come, first-served. Check conditions via CAI (cai.it) before heading up, as weather and snow can affect access.
It's open year-round as an unstaffed emergency shelter; summer (June–September) is practical for most hikers, though winter ascents of Gran Paradiso are possible with proper experience.
Start from Ceresole Reale village and follow the Lago Serrù trail: 2.5 hours, 500m elevation gain through alpine meadows and rocky ground to 1760m.
It's a basic unmanned stone shelter with minimal amenities—bring your own sleeping bag, food, water, and stove. There's no warden, meals, or running water.
No—this is for experienced mountaineers only. The 2.5-hour approach is moderate hiking, but the bivouac itself requires self-sufficiency and is mainly used as a staging point for Gran Paradiso's technical climbing.
Quick Facts
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- Emergency
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Facilities
Self catering
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