Bivouac Menegazzi al Pianlonch
2.7Bivacco Menegazzi al Pianlonch
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Bivacco Menegazzi al Pianlonch sits at 1737m in the Bergamasque Alps, accessible from the Val Seriana valley. The approach takes roughly 3 hours from Carona or nearby trailheads, making it a realistic day-hike destination for fit hikers. The bivouac works as both a base for scrambling on local peaks and a waypoint on multi-day ridge traverses in the region.
This is a small, basic facility with 6 beds across one or two rooms. It operates year-round but sees heaviest use June through September. Water comes from a nearby spring. There's no guardian or meals service—bring your own food and fuel for cooking. The shelter provides a roof and walls; expect alpine bivouac standards, not hut comfort. Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche terrain.
Check locally before visiting as bivouacs can change status or access routes. Contact the Bergamasque Alpine Club or the tourist office in Carona for current conditions and any updates on the hut's maintenance. This is a self-service shelter, so arrive before dark and leave it clean.
This is a small, basic facility with 6 beds across one or two rooms. It operates year-round but sees heaviest use June through September. Water comes from a nearby spring. There's no guardian or meals service—bring your own food and fuel for cooking. The shelter provides a roof and walls; expect alpine bivouac standards, not hut comfort. Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche terrain.
Check locally before visiting as bivouacs can change status or access routes. Contact the Bergamasque Alpine Club or the tourist office in Carona for current conditions and any updates on the hut's maintenance. This is a self-service shelter, so arrive before dark and leave it clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for June–September; this is a tiny bivouac with only 6 beds, so weekend slots fill quickly.
Open year-round, but staffed and reliably available June through September; winter visits require self-sufficiency.
Approach from Carona or nearby trailheads in Val Seriana; count on 3 hours of hiking to reach 1737m.
6 beds in basic rooms; bring a sleeping bag and expect minimal amenities—water and shelter are the priorities here.
No—the 3-hour approach and high-altitude scrambling require solid fitness and experience; better for mountaineers than casual hikers.
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46.2295, 11.9273
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