Bivouac Forcella Coldosè
1.7Bivacco Forcella Coldosè
2,163m
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Bivouac Forcella Coldosè sits at 2,163m on the Forcella Coldosè pass in the Dolomites, between Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Tre Croci pass. Reach it from Cortina via the Tre Croci road, then hike south towards the pass—roughly 1.5 hours on foot. The approach is straightforward and well-marked, gaining about 400m elevation. This is a working-mountaineer's stop, not a destination hut.
The bivouac sleeps 12 in two simple rooms with basic bunks. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no meals, heating, or electricity—you carry your own food and stove. The bivouac operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and your own winter mountaineering skills. The location makes it useful for early starts on scrambles and rock routes in the surrounding peaks, particularly approaches to Passo Ghedina climbs.
This is an unmanned facility. Check conditions locally in Cortina before heading up, especially outside summer months. Capacity is tight—expect to share close quarters with other climbers. Leave the bivouac clean and respect the log book protocol. If winter access is your plan, scout conditions carefully; the pass can be avalanche-prone depending on snow loading.
The bivouac sleeps 12 in two simple rooms with basic bunks. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no meals, heating, or electricity—you carry your own food and stove. The bivouac operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and your own winter mountaineering skills. The location makes it useful for early starts on scrambles and rock routes in the surrounding peaks, particularly approaches to Passo Ghedina climbs.
This is an unmanned facility. Check conditions locally in Cortina before heading up, especially outside summer months. Capacity is tight—expect to share close quarters with other climbers. Leave the bivouac clean and respect the log book protocol. If winter access is your plan, scout conditions carefully; the pass can be avalanche-prone depending on snow loading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; this is a small bivouac with just 12 beds, so spots fill quickly during peak season.
The bivouac is typically staffed from June to September, depending on snow conditions and weather.
Drive from Cortina d'Ampezzo to the Tre Croci pass, then hike south toward Forcella Coldosè—about 1.5 hours on foot with 400m elevation gain on a well-marked trail.
It has 12 basic bunks in two rooms, drinking water, and pit toilets; bring your own sleeping bag and mat, and don't expect a kitchen or prepared meals.
No—this is a working bivouac for mountaineers, not a family destination; the spartan conditions and small capacity make it best for experienced hikers on Alpine traverses.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.alpinicaoria.it/chiesetta-monte-cauriol/bivacco-forcella-coldose