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About
Bivacco Jack Canali sits at 2,480m on the eastern flank of the Brenta Dolomites in Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from Rifugio Graffer in about 2.5 hours via marked trail, or from the Val d'Ambiez side in 3–3.5 hours. The hut serves as a staging point for ascents of Cima Brenta (2,564m) and traverses across the Brenta plateau.
This is a small, unstaffed bivouac shelter with 9 beds in basic dormitory space. Water comes from snowmelt and seasonal springs—check availability before you go. There's no guardian, no meals, and no heating beyond body warmth. The hut is open year-round in theory, but winter and spring access depends entirely on snow conditions and your winter mountaineering skills. Bring a sleeping bag, food, and water in sufficient quantity.
Contact the CAI Val di Non section or the Rifugio Graffer directly for current conditions and access details. This is a climber's shelter, not a tourist facility. Go only if you're self-sufficient and equipped for high-altitude conditions.
This is a small, unstaffed bivouac shelter with 9 beds in basic dormitory space. Water comes from snowmelt and seasonal springs—check availability before you go. There's no guardian, no meals, and no heating beyond body warmth. The hut is open year-round in theory, but winter and spring access depends entirely on snow conditions and your winter mountaineering skills. Bring a sleeping bag, food, and water in sufficient quantity.
Contact the CAI Val di Non section or the Rifugio Graffer directly for current conditions and access details. This is a climber's shelter, not a tourist facility. Go only if you're self-sufficient and equipped for high-altitude conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't necessary—this is an unstaffed bivouac with 9 beds available on a first-come, first-served basis. Just show up, but bring a headtorch and be prepared to share tight quarters or find alternative shelter if it's full.
It's open year-round as an unstaffed shelter, though access is practical only June through September when snow clears the approach trails. There's no resident staff or services—you're entirely self-sufficient.
From Rifugio Graffer allow 2.5 hours via marked trail, or approach from Val d'Ambiez in 3–3.5 hours. Both are mountain trails with exposure—solid scrambling skills and proper footwear essential.
None—bring everything. There's no guardian, no food, no heating, and water from snowmelt or seasonal springs may be unreliable; always carry your own supply and stove.
No. This is for experienced mountaineers only—it's a basic 9-bed shelter at 2,480m with no facilities, used as a staging point for technical Brenta ascents. Families and casual hikers should use staffed rifugios like Rifugio Graffer instead.
Location
46.2483, 10.7042
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 9
- Emergency
- 9
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.caicanzo.it/bivacco.php
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