Demanding
About
Bivacco Malga Vacil sits at 1,800m in the Val d'Ampola, reached from Storo via the Rifugio Favà and Malga Vacil in 4–5 hours. The hut serves as a base for accessing the peaks and ridges of the southern Brenta Dolomites, particularly for climbers targeting the Cima d'Aver traverse and routes on the Brenta Ridge. The approach crosses open pasture and light woodland; snow lingers above 1,700m into May.
This is a bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 3 people in a small, unheated shelter with basic bunks and a roof. There is no warden, no meals, no cooking facilities, and no water source on-site. Bring everything you need: food, water, a stove, bedding, and a headtorch. Winter conditions make access difficult or impossible November to April. The hut operates year-round in theory but is most practical June to September.
Contact the SAT sezione di Storo directly before visiting to confirm access and current conditions. The hut is not bookable online through the standard rifugio networks. Leave the hut clean and respect the mountain shelter code. This is a refuge for experienced mountaineers in stable weather, not an overnight comfort stop.
This is a bivouac, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 3 people in a small, unheated shelter with basic bunks and a roof. There is no warden, no meals, no cooking facilities, and no water source on-site. Bring everything you need: food, water, a stove, bedding, and a headtorch. Winter conditions make access difficult or impossible November to April. The hut operates year-round in theory but is most practical June to September.
Contact the SAT sezione di Storo directly before visiting to confirm access and current conditions. The hut is not bookable online through the standard rifugio networks. Leave the hut clean and respect the mountain shelter code. This is a refuge for experienced mountaineers in stable weather, not an overnight comfort stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivaccos are unstaffed shelters—no booking needed. Arrive early if you want a spot, as capacity is just 3 beds and they operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible year-round in theory, but snow lingers above 1,700m into May, making summer (June–September) the practical season for most hikers.
Start from Storo, hike to Rifugio Favà, then continue to Malga Vacil and the bivacco—4–5 hours total; the route crosses open pasture and light woodland.
It's an unheated shelter with 3 beds; bring your own sleeping bag, food, and water—there are no meals, heating, or staffed services.
No—it's designed for climbers and experienced mountaineers tackling Brenta Ridge routes and the Cima d'Aver traverse; the approach is rough and the shelter is basic.
Location
45.8742, 10.5202
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT sezione SAT di Storo
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- 3
Contact & Booking
- Website
- www.caisatstoro.it
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