Stockhorn-Biwak
1.2
2,598m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Stockhorn-Biwak sits at 2,598m on the Stockhorn in Piedmont's high Alps. Reach it from the Colle della Sestriere (2,035m) by hiking northeast for 3–4 hours across open terrain. The approach is straightforward in summer but exposed to weather; snow lingers into June. Winter access requires winter mountaineering skills.
The biwak accommodates 18 people in a small, basic refuge. You have a self-catering kitchen and drinking water on-site. There's no guardian or meals provided—bring all food from below. Sleeping arrangements are simple: expect bunks or platforms rather than hotel comfort. The hut opens from June through September, depending on snow conditions. Outside these months, it functions as an unstaffed emergency shelter.
This is a base for climbs on the Stockhorn massif and traverses toward Mont Viso. The location suits mountaineers and experienced hikers who want high-altitude access without paying hut fees or dealing with crowds. Book your food and fuel carefully: there are no supplies on the mountain. Check current access conditions with CAI Torino before departure, as weather can close approaches quickly. Arrive early in the day to secure water and settle in before dark.
The biwak accommodates 18 people in a small, basic refuge. You have a self-catering kitchen and drinking water on-site. There's no guardian or meals provided—bring all food from below. Sleeping arrangements are simple: expect bunks or platforms rather than hotel comfort. The hut opens from June through September, depending on snow conditions. Outside these months, it functions as an unstaffed emergency shelter.
This is a base for climbs on the Stockhorn massif and traverses toward Mont Viso. The location suits mountaineers and experienced hikers who want high-altitude access without paying hut fees or dealing with crowds. Book your food and fuel carefully: there are no supplies on the mountain. Check current access conditions with CAI Torino before departure, as weather can close approaches quickly. Arrive early in the day to secure water and settle in before dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as early as possible through rifugi.net or directly with CAI; with only 18 beds and no guardian, availability is tight and cancellation policies vary.
Open roughly June to September when snow clears; it's an unstaffed biwak, so check conditions on cai.it before heading up as there's no on-site support.
Start from Colle della Sestriera (2,035m) and hike northeast for 3–4 hours across open terrain; the route is straightforward in summer but exposed and snow-covered until June.
Self-catering kitchen and drinking water only—there's no guardian and no meals provided, so bring all your food from the valley.
No; the demanding alpine terrain, exposed weather, high altitude, and lack of guardian support make it suitable only for experienced mountaineers with winter skills for anything beyond summer hiking.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 18
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 18
- Private rooms
Facilities
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.stockhornbiwak.ch