Bivouac Rosaire et Clermont
1.0Bivacco Rosaire et Clermont
2,699m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Bivouac Rosaire et Clermont sits at 2,699m in the heart of the Valle d'Aosta, serving as a base for mountaineers tackling peaks around Monte Rosa and the Gran Paradiso massif. Access is from the Gressoney-La-Trinité valley; allow 3–4 hours hiking from the Stafal trailhead to reach this small shelter. The approach gains roughly 600m elevation and crosses alpine pasture before steepening into rocky terrain. This is not a casual stroll—come acclimatized and prepared for exposed ground.
The bivouac is bare-bones: 18 beds in dormitory arrangement, no running water, no shower facilities. You bring a sleeping bag and eat what you carried. The hut operates as an unmanned shelter with emergency provisions, making it ideal for climbers on multi-day traverses who need a secure spot to sleep above the tree line. In summer months (July–September), the approach is passable and snow-free. Winter ascents demand mountaineering experience and winter gear.
This is a functional mountaineer's refuge, not a staffed hut with meals and hot showers. Go with self-sufficiency in mind. Contact the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) section in Gressoney or check cai.it for current condition reports before departure. Mobile signal is unreliable; plan accordingly. The bivouac fills quickly in July and August, so arrive early in the day if you need to use it.
The bivouac is bare-bones: 18 beds in dormitory arrangement, no running water, no shower facilities. You bring a sleeping bag and eat what you carried. The hut operates as an unmanned shelter with emergency provisions, making it ideal for climbers on multi-day traverses who need a secure spot to sleep above the tree line. In summer months (July–September), the approach is passable and snow-free. Winter ascents demand mountaineering experience and winter gear.
This is a functional mountaineer's refuge, not a staffed hut with meals and hot showers. Go with self-sufficiency in mind. Contact the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) section in Gressoney or check cai.it for current condition reports before departure. Mobile signal is unreliable; plan accordingly. The bivouac fills quickly in July and August, so arrive early in the day if you need to use it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer; contact the managing CAI section or check rifugi.net. This is a small 18-bed bivouac, so spots fill quickly for weekends.
Typically open July through September; staffing depends on the season, so confirm current status via CAI or rifugi.net before heading up.
Start from Stafal trailhead in Gressoney-La-Trinité valley; allow 3–4 hours to reach the bivouac, gaining roughly 600m through alpine pasture into rocky terrain.
As a small bivouac, expect basic mountain shelter with minimal services—bring your own food, water, and sleeping gear unless you've arranged otherwise with the manager.
No—this is a mountaineer's base camp at 2,699m with exposed terrain and demanding access; it's best suited to fit, acclimatized climbers preparing for Monte Rosa or Gran Paradiso routes.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 18
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.lovevda.it/it/banca-dati/7/bivacchi/quart/bivacco-rosaire-clermont/3251