Bivouac Giusto Gervasutti al Fréboudze
0.8Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti al Fréboudze
2,835m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti al Fréboudze sits at 2,835m on the Fréboudze plateau in the Gran Paradiso range. Access from the north trailhead at Pont near Ceresole Reale takes 4–5 hours via the Pian della Balma. From the south, reach it in 3–4 hours from Nivolet. This is a high mountain approach requiring solid fitness and navigation skills in poor visibility.
The bivouac holds 12 beds across basic sleeping areas. There is no guardian, no meals, and no heating—bring everything you need. Water may be scarce depending on season; collect from streams below the hut if available. This is an emergency shelter and mountaineering base, not a staffed rifugio. It serves climbers accessing Gran Paradiso and skiers in winter.
Book through CAI Torino (cai.it or contact the section directly) well ahead for summer months. July and August draw most traffic. The hut is unguarded, so arrive with a working headlamp and spare batteries. Expect limited comfort and be prepared for cold nights even in summer. In winter and shoulder seasons, consult local conditions before departure—the exposed plateau offers no protection from sudden weather.
The bivouac holds 12 beds across basic sleeping areas. There is no guardian, no meals, and no heating—bring everything you need. Water may be scarce depending on season; collect from streams below the hut if available. This is an emergency shelter and mountaineering base, not a staffed rifugio. It serves climbers accessing Gran Paradiso and skiers in winter.
Book through CAI Torino (cai.it or contact the section directly) well ahead for summer months. July and August draw most traffic. The hut is unguarded, so arrive with a working headlamp and spare batteries. Expect limited comfort and be prepared for cold nights even in summer. In winter and shoulder seasons, consult local conditions before departure—the exposed plateau offers no protection from sudden weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unstaffed bivouac, so there's no booking system—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early if you're planning to stay, as the 12 beds fill quickly during peak season.
It's open year-round but only truly accessible June through September; winter access requires mountaineering experience and specialized gear. There is no guardian or staff—you're entirely self-sufficient.
From the north (Pont near Ceresole Reale), allow 4–5 hours via Pian della Balma; from the south (Nivolet), 3–4 hours. Both routes demand solid fitness and navigation skills, especially in poor visibility.
None—bring your own sleeping bag, stove, food, and water. There's no heating, guardian, or meals provided; water availability depends on snowmelt and season.
No. This is strictly for experienced mountaineers with solid navigation skills and high-altitude fitness; the exposed plateau, remote location, and complete lack of services make it unsuitable for families or casual hikers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 12
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.sucai.it/bivaccogervasutti/index.html