Nuovo Bivacco delle Guide “Beniamino Farello"
1.0
2,447m
Piedmont, Italy
About
The Nuovo Bivacco delle Guide "Beniamino Farello" sits at 2,447m in the Pennine Alps, accessible via the Valle d'Aosta approach from the south or the Valsesia valley from the north. Approach time from the Passo del Turlo is roughly 2–2.5 hours; the route crosses high pasture and rocky terrain with some steep pitches near the hut. This is a base for ridge traversals and ascents in the Anza–Bielmonte massif, particularly useful for mountaineers tackling multi-pitch scrambles and rock routes in the 3,000m+ range.
The bivacco is a small, unmanned shelter with basic capacity for 6–8 people in tight quarters. There are no services: bring a stove, fuel, water, and all food. The hut has a metal roof, stone walls, and a booking log inside. Winter and spring access depends on snow conditions; early season crossings can be crevassed. The hut works best as a high camp for parties already equipped and self-sufficient, not a destination for casual day walkers.
Contact the CAI Biella section (CAI Biella) or check rifugio.it for current condition reports before planning your approach. There is no warden and no advance booking system—arrive early in the day if planning to overnight. Weather deteriorates fast above 2,400m in the Pennines; always carry emergency shelter and be prepared to descend.
The bivacco is a small, unmanned shelter with basic capacity for 6–8 people in tight quarters. There are no services: bring a stove, fuel, water, and all food. The hut has a metal roof, stone walls, and a booking log inside. Winter and spring access depends on snow conditions; early season crossings can be crevassed. The hut works best as a high camp for parties already equipped and self-sufficient, not a destination for casual day walkers.
Contact the CAI Biella section (CAI Biella) or check rifugio.it for current condition reports before planning your approach. There is no warden and no advance booking system—arrive early in the day if planning to overnight. Weather deteriorates fast above 2,400m in the Pennines; always carry emergency shelter and be prepared to descend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during summer season; contact the hut directly or check rifugio listings on cai.it or rifugi.net for current contact details and availability.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates with the management before planning, as high-altitude bivaccos may have variable staffing.
Approach from Passo del Turlo takes 2–2.5 hours via high pasture and rocky terrain with steep pitches; accessible from Valle d'Aosta (south) or Valsesia valley (north).
As a bivacco (basic mountain shelter), expect minimal facilities; bring your own food and sleeping bag, and confirm water and cooking availability when you book.
No—this is a mountaineering base for experienced hikers and rock climbers; the approach requires scrambling ability and the hut itself offers only bivacco-level shelter.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.caivarzo.it/bivacco-beniamino-farello-2.html