About
Bivacco Edoardo Camardella sits at 2,640m in the Chaîne de la Vanoise, accessed from the Parc National de la Vanoise. Reach it via the Val de Champagny approach from Champagny-en-Vanoise (allow 4–5 hours from the village). The final section gains ground steeply through alpine meadows before leveling onto the high plateau. This is a true alpine bivy—a shelter, not a staffed hut.
The bivacco sleeps 8–10 people on basic bunks in a single unheated room. There's no guardian, no meals, and no water source at the hut; bring everything you need or collect meltwater nearby in season. A small wood stove provides warmth. The shelter is free to use, though donations to the Parc National de la Vanoise are expected. It operates year-round, but winter access requires mountain skills and avalanche awareness.
This is a base for traversing the Vanoise massif and accessing the Rocher de la Loze and adjacent peaks. Come self-sufficient. Carry a stove, food, and water, or fill containers at streams below. Book nothing—just arrive early in peak season (July–August) to find shelter, as the 8-person limit fills fast. Respect the hut: pack out all waste and leave the stove stocked with kindling for the next group.
The bivacco sleeps 8–10 people on basic bunks in a single unheated room. There's no guardian, no meals, and no water source at the hut; bring everything you need or collect meltwater nearby in season. A small wood stove provides warmth. The shelter is free to use, though donations to the Parc National de la Vanoise are expected. It operates year-round, but winter access requires mountain skills and avalanche awareness.
This is a base for traversing the Vanoise massif and accessing the Rocher de la Loze and adjacent peaks. Come self-sufficient. Carry a stove, food, and water, or fill containers at streams below. Book nothing—just arrive early in peak season (July–August) to find shelter, as the 8-person limit fills fast. Respect the hut: pack out all waste and leave the stove stocked with kindling for the next group.
Frequently Asked Questions
No booking is required—it's a first-come, first-served bivacco. Expect it to be full on weekends and during peak season (July–August).
Accessible year-round, but practical access is June to September; snow and avalanche risk make winter approaches serious mountaineering.
Start from Champagny-en-Vanoise and hike via Val de Champagny (4–5 hours); the final section climbs steeply through alpine meadows to the 2,640m plateau.
Basic unheated shelter with 8–10 bunk beds, no guardian, no meals, and no water—bring everything you need including a sleeping bag and stove.
No; the steep final section and lack of facilities demand solid mountain fitness and self-sufficiency; plan for mountaineers and experienced Alpine hikers only.
Location
45.6345, 7.0196
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1.5
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- Website
- https://www.bivaccoedoardocamardella.it
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