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Bivacco Regondi-Gavazzi sits at 2,598m in the Gran Paradiso massif, accessed via the Valsavarenche valley in Valle d'Aosta. From the Pont hamlet, follow the mule track past Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II, then branch northeast toward Punta Regondi. The final approach crosses rocky terrain to the bivouac. Plan 5–6 hours from Pont depending on conditions and load.
This is an unguarded stone shelter operated by CAI Desio, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps roughly 15 people on benches and foam. There is no water, heat, or meals: bring your own food, stove, and sleeping bag. The shelter offers basic protection from wind and weather but requires full self-sufficiency. Open year-round, though access depends on snow and rockfall conditions. Winter ascents need mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness.
Book in advance by contacting CAI Desio directly or via the CAI national website at cai.it. The bivouac fills during summer weekends and climbing season (June–September). Notify the managing section of your intended dates. Bring a headtorch, extra food, and a repair kit—rescue is difficult at this elevation. Check avalanche forecasts and weather before departure, especially in spring and autumn.
This is an unguarded stone shelter operated by CAI Desio, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps roughly 15 people on benches and foam. There is no water, heat, or meals: bring your own food, stove, and sleeping bag. The shelter offers basic protection from wind and weather but requires full self-sufficiency. Open year-round, though access depends on snow and rockfall conditions. Winter ascents need mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness.
Book in advance by contacting CAI Desio directly or via the CAI national website at cai.it. The bivouac fills during summer weekends and climbing season (June–September). Notify the managing section of your intended dates. Bring a headtorch, extra food, and a repair kit—rescue is difficult at this elevation. Check avalanche forecasts and weather before departure, especially in spring and autumn.
Frequently Asked Questions
No advance booking needed—it's an unguarded bivouac, so arrive and use it on a first-come basis. Check CAI Desio's website or cai.it for current conditions and any maintenance closures.
It's open year-round as an unstaffed shelter, but only practical June through September; winter and shoulder seasons require alpine experience and self-rescue capability.
Start from Pont hamlet in Valsavarenche valley, follow the mule track past Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II, then branch northeast on rocky terrain toward Punta Regondi—allow 5–6 hours depending on conditions and pack weight.
Basic shelter only: stone walls, foam mattresses on benches for roughly 15 people, no water, electricity, or meals. Bring all food, fuel, and water.
No—it's a serious alpine shelter for experienced mountaineers only. The 5–6 hour approach crosses exposed rocky terrain and requires good fitness and route-finding skills; families should use staffed rifugios like Vittorio Emanuele II instead.
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45.8767, 7.3416
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