About
Bivacco Malga Cap dei Gui sits at 2,510m in the Brenta Dolomites, on the edge of the Adamello-Brenta National Park. Access is a 2.5-hour hike from Rifugio Dodici Apostoli (1,800m), following marked trails through alpine meadow and limestone terrain. The final approach gains 700m through steeper ground with some exposed scrambling. Most hikers approach via the Val di Rododendri valley from Madonna di Campiglio.
This is a small mountain bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It provides basic overnight shelter for 4–6 people maximum in a simple stone structure with no running water, electricity, or heating. There's a roof, walls, and room to sleep on the floor or on a simple bench. You must bring all food, water, and a sleeping bag—treat it as a survival shelter, not accommodation. The hut is open year-round but is most practical from June to September when snow has melted from approach trails.
Bring your own supplies and register at Rifugio Dodici Apostoli before arriving. There is no warden, no phone signal, and no booking system—the bivouac is first-come, first-served. In summer, check conditions with staff at Dodici Apostoli, as the hut occasionally requires rescue maintenance. Carry a headtorch, map, and extra water. This is a refuge for experienced mountaineers caught out by weather or timing, not a destination hut.
This is a small mountain bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It provides basic overnight shelter for 4–6 people maximum in a simple stone structure with no running water, electricity, or heating. There's a roof, walls, and room to sleep on the floor or on a simple bench. You must bring all food, water, and a sleeping bag—treat it as a survival shelter, not accommodation. The hut is open year-round but is most practical from June to September when snow has melted from approach trails.
Bring your own supplies and register at Rifugio Dodici Apostoli before arriving. There is no warden, no phone signal, and no booking system—the bivouac is first-come, first-served. In summer, check conditions with staff at Dodici Apostoli, as the hut occasionally requires rescue maintenance. Carry a headtorch, map, and extra water. This is a refuge for experienced mountaineers caught out by weather or timing, not a destination hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Malga Cap dei Gui is unstaffed, so there's no booking required—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Check conditions via CAI or local guides before heading up, as weather and snow can affect access.
As an unstaffed bivacco, it's accessible year-round weather permitting, but reliably passable June through September; winter approaches require mountaineering skills and proper equipment.
Start from Rifugio Dodici Apostoli (1,800m) in the Val di Rododendri valley near Madonna di Campiglio; the 2.5-hour hike gains 700m with scrambling on the final approach via marked trails through alpine terrain.
Expect basic emergency shelter only—a small unmanned hut with sleeping platforms but no services, water, heating, or meals; bring a sleeping bag, water, and all supplies.
No—the exposed scrambling, 700m gain, and lack of staffing make this a mountaineers' refuge, not for families or inexperienced hikers; use Rifugio Dodici Apostoli (staffed, lower altitude) instead if you need support.
Location
45.9606, 10.7518
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