Bivouac Tête des Roèses
0.8Bivacco Tête des Roèses
3,216m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Bivacco Tête des Roèses sits at 3,216m on the border between Italy and France, accessible only by foot or mountaineering skill. Approach from Rifugio Elisabetta Soldà (2,195m) in 5–6 hours via a steep, exposed scramble with fixed chains and cables. The route demands mountain experience and good head for heights. In winter and early season, snow and ice make the approach serious—crampons and ice axe skills essential. This is not a casual stroll.
The bivouac sleeps 12 in a small, basic mountain shelter. Expect a stove, basic sleeping platforms, and a water source nearby during summer months. There are no meals or hot water service; bring your own stove fuel and food. The season runs June through September, weather permitting. The shelter provides emergency shelter and a base for climbs on Mont Blanc massif peaks and neighboring 4,000m summits.
This bivouac has no formal booking system. Arrive early to secure a sleeping spot, or contact Rifugio Elisabetta Soldà in advance—they manage access information and can advise on conditions. Check conditions before attempting the approach; the route is frequently closed by weather, snow, or rockfall. Go prepared to turn back or bivvy outside if the shelter is full or inaccessible.
The bivouac sleeps 12 in a small, basic mountain shelter. Expect a stove, basic sleeping platforms, and a water source nearby during summer months. There are no meals or hot water service; bring your own stove fuel and food. The season runs June through September, weather permitting. The shelter provides emergency shelter and a base for climbs on Mont Blanc massif peaks and neighboring 4,000m summits.
This bivouac has no formal booking system. Arrive early to secure a sleeping spot, or contact Rifugio Elisabetta Soldà in advance—they manage access information and can advise on conditions. Check conditions before attempting the approach; the route is frequently closed by weather, snow, or rockfall. Go prepared to turn back or bivvy outside if the shelter is full or inaccessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during summer; this is a small 12-bed bivouac and fills quickly. Contact via rifugi.net or call ahead to the managing CAI section, as many bivaccos lack online booking systems.
Open July through September in stable conditions; early season (June) and late season (October) are risky due to snow and ice. It is unstaff—you're on your own once inside.
Start from Rifugio Elisabetta Soldà (2,195m) and climb 5–6 hours via exposed scrambling with fixed chains and cables; the final pitch demands mountaineering skill and is serious terrain with exposure.
12 basic beds, a shelter, and water access; no meals, heating, or showers—bring a sleeping bag and all food. It's a true high-altitude bivouac, not a staffed rifugio.
No—this is for experienced mountaineers only. The approach requires rock scrambling ability, comfort with exposure, and alpine skills; families and casual hikers should aim for lower rifugios instead.
Quick Facts
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- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
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Contact & Booking
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