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Bivacco Malga Sambuco sits at 1,530m in the Val Camonica area of Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it via the hiking trail from Cedegolo, a small village on the valley floor. The approach takes roughly 2 hours on a well-marked path through pasture and light forest. The bivouac serves as a staging point for climbers moving into the higher Orobie range.
The hut is a small, staffed bivouac with 5 beds and basic facilities. Expect a mattress, blankets, and a simple kitchen stove. Water is available on-site. The bivouac is open year-round but most reliable June through September. There is no resident guardian, so you must arrange access in advance. The CAI Sezione di Cedegolo manages the hut and can confirm availability and conditions before your visit.
Contact the managing section directly through cai.it for booking and current opening status. This is a working mountain shelter, not a full rifugio, so amenities are minimal and reliability depends on coordination with the club. Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer months. Winter access requires knowledge of snow conditions and avalanche risk in the approach gully.
The hut is a small, staffed bivouac with 5 beds and basic facilities. Expect a mattress, blankets, and a simple kitchen stove. Water is available on-site. The bivouac is open year-round but most reliable June through September. There is no resident guardian, so you must arrange access in advance. The CAI Sezione di Cedegolo manages the hut and can confirm availability and conditions before your visit.
Contact the managing section directly through cai.it for booking and current opening status. This is a working mountain shelter, not a full rifugio, so amenities are minimal and reliability depends on coordination with the club. Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer months. Winter access requires knowledge of snow conditions and avalanche risk in the approach gully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during summer; this is a small 5-bed bivouac that fills quickly on weekends. Contact via rifugi.net or check CAI listings for direct contact details.
Open June through September; staffing varies, so confirm availability before arrival as small bivouacs may have limited attendance in shoulder months.
Start from Cedegolo village in Val Camonica; the well-marked trail climbs through pasture and forest in roughly 2 hours to 1,530m.
You get a mattress, blankets, and basic kitchen access with a stove; bring your own food or arrange meals ahead. Water is available on-site; no shower.
No—it's a climber's staging hut with minimal comfort (5 beds, basic setup). Suited only for experienced mountaineers using it as a base for Orobie ascents, not for casual family hiking.
Location
45.9515, 10.3528
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- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano - Sezione di Cedegolo
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- 5
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