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Bivacco Fiorio sits at 2,810m on the north side of Gran Paradiso, accessible via the Valle dell'Urtier from Ceresole Reale. The approach takes 3–4 hours from the valley floor, gaining 800m through open terrain and scree. Most parties reach it from Rifugio Città di Ivrea (2,256m) in 2.5 hours, making it a logical staging point for Gran Paradiso ascents or traverses into the Orco Valley.
This is a staffed bivouac, not an unmanned shelter. It holds 18 beds in simple dormitory accommodation. The guardian serves basic meals—breakfast and dinner—and provides water from the nearby stream. Toilet facilities are basic. The hut opens June through September, depending on weather and snow cover. Its high elevation means you start your climbing day early, even from here. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; arrive early.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email well ahead for July and August. The guardian's contact details are listed on cai.it and rifugi.net. Access is weather-dependent—confirm conditions before traveling. Early-season visits require checking snow levels with Rifugio Città di Ivrea. Half-board is the standard arrangement.
This is a staffed bivouac, not an unmanned shelter. It holds 18 beds in simple dormitory accommodation. The guardian serves basic meals—breakfast and dinner—and provides water from the nearby stream. Toilet facilities are basic. The hut opens June through September, depending on weather and snow cover. Its high elevation means you start your climbing day early, even from here. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; arrive early.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email well ahead for July and August. The guardian's contact details are listed on cai.it and rifugi.net. Access is weather-dependent—confirm conditions before traveling. Early-season visits require checking snow levels with Rifugio Città di Ivrea. Half-board is the standard arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, especially July–August. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net; as a staffed bivacco it fills quickly for Gran Paradiso ascents.
Open mid-June through September, staffed during this period. Winter and shoulder seasons depend on snow conditions and warden availability—confirm before visiting outside peak summer.
Most parties start from Rifugio Città di Ivrea (2,256m) and reach it in 2.5 hours; the full approach from Ceresole Reale valley floor is 3–4 hours with 800m elevation gain through open terrain and scree.
Expect simple dormitory beds (18 total) and basic meals from the warden; bring a sleeping bag, and don't rely on hot showers—facilities are minimal at this elevation.
No—the 2,810m elevation, exposed scree approach, and its role as a Gran Paradiso staging point make it for experienced hikers and mountaineers only, not families or newcomers.
Location
45.9017, 7.0600
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- https://www.clubalpinoaccademico.it/index.php/bivacchi/item/147-bivacco-cesare-fiorio
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