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About
Bivacco Luca Reboulaz sits at 2,575m on the Gran Paradiso massif in Valle d'Aosta. Reach it from the Ceresole Reale side in 3–4 hours via the Colle del Nibbio. The approach is steep and rocky in sections. This is a base for climbs on Gran Paradiso (4,061m) and traverses across the high plateau. The hut serves the mountaineering community rather than casual hikers.
The bivouac holds 24 beds in basic dormitory rooms. There's no electricity or running water—you'll fill containers from snow melt or a stream depending on season. The warden provides simple meals (pasta, soup, polenta) and hot drinks. The season runs June through September. Facilities are minimal: an outhouse toilet and a basic wood-burning stove. Bring your own sleeping bag and pad.
Book directly by email or phone as far ahead as possible. July and August fill quickly. The hut prefers contact by email for reservations. This is a working bivouac for alpinists on multi-day Gran Paradiso trips, not a staffed rifugio. Come prepared for alpine conditions and self-sufficiency.
The bivouac holds 24 beds in basic dormitory rooms. There's no electricity or running water—you'll fill containers from snow melt or a stream depending on season. The warden provides simple meals (pasta, soup, polenta) and hot drinks. The season runs June through September. Facilities are minimal: an outhouse toilet and a basic wood-burning stove. Bring your own sleeping bag and pad.
Book directly by email or phone as far ahead as possible. July and August fill quickly. The hut prefers contact by email for reservations. This is a working bivouac for alpinists on multi-day Gran Paradiso trips, not a staffed rifugio. Come prepared for alpine conditions and self-sufficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during summer season, especially if targeting a Gran Paradiso summit attempt; call the hut directly via the phone contact listed, as bivouacs typically don't use online platforms like rifugi.net.
Open late June through September; it's unstaffed, so you're self-reliant for cooking and water collection, though the hut warden may visit during peak season.
Approach from Ceresole Reale via Colle del Nibbio in 3–4 hours; the route is steep and rocky with exposed sections, requiring good mountain sense and scrambling ability.
24 beds in basic dormitories, no electricity or running water—collect meltwater or bring your own, and cook your own food with whatever stove setup you bring.
No—this is strictly for experienced mountaineers; the approach demands scrambling skills, the self-service format requires mountain competence, and it's positioned as a staging point for Gran Paradiso climbs, not family hiking.
Location
45.8636, 7.5128
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Quick Facts
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- 24
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 333 3656709;+39 338 6704511
- Website
- http://bivaccolucareboulaz.weebly.com/
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