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Bivacco Massimo Nella sits at 2,068m on the slopes of Monte Paganella in the Brenta Dolomites. Reach it from the Andalo side via the Passo Giner trail, a 2.5-hour hike gaining 600m. Alternatively, approach from the Val di Non. The location works as a base for summer ridge traverses and winter ski-mountaineering routes across this accessible limestone terrain.
This is a staffed bivouac, not a full rifugio. It provides basic shelter, 30 beds in dormitory setup, and a small kitchen. Meals depend on advance notice—contact ahead if you want hot food or bring your own. Water is available on-site. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountain skills and proper equipment. Expect simple conditions: no electricity, heating from wood stove, composting toilets. It suits climbers and mountaineers who don't need hotel comforts.
Book directly with the manager or contact SAT Trentino (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini), which oversees the hut. Space fills on summer weekends and during ski-mountaineering season (March–April). Reserve at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Arrive with supplies and be self-reliant; this hut demands respect for mountain conditions.
This is a staffed bivouac, not a full rifugio. It provides basic shelter, 30 beds in dormitory setup, and a small kitchen. Meals depend on advance notice—contact ahead if you want hot food or bring your own. Water is available on-site. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountain skills and proper equipment. Expect simple conditions: no electricity, heating from wood stove, composting toilets. It suits climbers and mountaineers who don't need hotel comforts.
Book directly with the manager or contact SAT Trentino (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini), which oversees the hut. Space fills on summer weekends and during ski-mountaineering season (March–April). Reserve at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Arrive with supplies and be self-reliant; this hut demands respect for mountain conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead during July-August, especially for weekends. Contact via rifugio.net or check cai.it for current contact details, as staffing levels vary.
Open June through September for summer hiking and mountaineering; winter access depends on snow conditions and ski-mountaineering season staffing, so check ahead.
From Andalo, take the Passo Giner trail for 2.5 hours gaining 600m elevation; Val di Non offers an alternative approach route.
Basic bivouac with 30 dormitory beds and a small kitchen; meals are simple and often self-catered or limited to breakfast/dinner depending on staffing.
Better for experienced hikers and mountaineers—the 2.5-hour approach gains significant elevation and leads to exposed ridge terrain; not ideal for young children or inexperienced walkers.
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46.1910, 10.7331
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