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Bivacco Ulrich Lateltin sits at 3113m in the Gressoney valley, on the east slope of Monte Rosa. Reach it from Gressoney-Saint-Jean by hiking to Rifiugio Gabiet (2,550m, 3 hours), then continuing northeast to the bivouac (2.5 hours). The final approach crosses high alpine terrain and loose rock. This is mountaineering terrain, not a hiking walk.
The bivouac is a small metal shelter with 16 beds arranged on two levels. There's no warden, no meals, no water source nearby. Bring a stove, fuel, and food. The shelter offers basic protection from weather and wind. A radio connects to the Gressoney valley for emergencies. The bivouac operates year-round but is practical only in summer and autumn when snow doesn't block access.
Book through CAI Sez. Gressoney or check rifugio.net for current status. There's no real booking system—just show up if you're confident the shelter is accessible. July and August see the most traffic. Winter mountaineers may use it, but avalanche risk and access difficulties make this a serious undertaking. Bring a headtorch, map, and know the route before you go.
The bivouac is a small metal shelter with 16 beds arranged on two levels. There's no warden, no meals, no water source nearby. Bring a stove, fuel, and food. The shelter offers basic protection from weather and wind. A radio connects to the Gressoney valley for emergencies. The bivouac operates year-round but is practical only in summer and autumn when snow doesn't block access.
Book through CAI Sez. Gressoney or check rifugio.net for current status. There's no real booking system—just show up if you're confident the shelter is accessible. July and August see the most traffic. Winter mountaineers may use it, but avalanche risk and access difficulties make this a serious undertaking. Bring a headtorch, map, and know the route before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't—this is an unstaffed bivouac with no booking system. First-come, first-served; bring a headtorch in case someone's already there.
June through September only, depending on snow and weather; the access terrain is high alpine and exposed to rockfall year-round.
From Gressoney-Saint-Jean, hike 3 hours to Rifugio Gabiet (2,550m), then 2.5 hours northeast across high alpine terrain and loose rock to the bivouac at 3,113m—total around 5.5 hours on serious mountain ground.
16 beds on two levels in a metal shelter, no warden, no meals, no water; you must bring your own stove, fuel, and all food and water.
No—this is mountaineering terrain with loose rock and exposure; only experienced alpinists comfortable with scrambling and routefinding should attempt it.
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45.8228, 7.7911
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