Bivouac Passo Bruffione m.2143

Bivacco Passo Bruffione sits at 2,143m on the pass between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena in the Dolomites. Reach it from Canazei (1,465m) via the Val Contrin trail in 4.5 hours, or from Selva/Wolkenstein via Passo Ghedina in 3.5 hours. Both routes are well-marked but gain significant elevation. This is a working mountain pass with traffic from hikers and mountaineers crossing between valleys.

The bivouac is a basic unmanned shelter with 4 beds, drinking water, and little else. There are no meals, no guardian, and no heating. It provides emergency shelter and a sleeping platform for climbers accessing the surrounding peaks and for through-hikers on multi-day valley crossings. The exposed location means weather can change rapidly—wind and afternoon storms are common. You must be self-sufficient with food, a sleeping bag rated for high altitude, and appropriate clothing.

This is a CAI-managed bivouac. Check current conditions and access via cai.it before heading out, as the hut has no guardian to confirm status. Bring a torch, stove, and all supplies. Book ahead through CAI if required by current management. Summer (June–September) is the only realistic season, though snow can linger into July and return by September. The exposed ridge location makes it unsuitable for winter use.