L'Aiguillette à la Singla CAS Bivouac
0.9
3,179m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
L'Aiguillette à la Singla sits at 3,179m on the border between Italy and France, accessed from the Valsavarenche valley in Valle d'Aosta. The approach takes 4–5 hours from the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2,732m), following marked trails through alpine terrain with significant elevation gain. Winter access is severely limited and requires glacier experience.
This is a small unmanned bivouac managed by the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS), sleeping 12 across basic dormitory bunks. It has a self-catering kitchen with bottled gas cookers and water from snowmelt (seasonal availability). There are no showers, heating, or staffed meals—bring all food and fuel. The hut operates year-round in theory, but is reliably accessible only July through September. Winter and spring approaches cross glacier terrain and demand mountaineering skills and proper equipment.
Reserve through the CAS website or contact the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II, which monitors the bivouac. July and August fill weeks in advance. The hut sits on established ski-mountaineering and rock routes to Mont Blanc massif peaks; bring a headtorch, first aid kit, and emergency shelter. Do not rely on mobile signal. The bivouac is a staging point for serious mountaineers, not a comfortable overnight stop.
This is a small unmanned bivouac managed by the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS), sleeping 12 across basic dormitory bunks. It has a self-catering kitchen with bottled gas cookers and water from snowmelt (seasonal availability). There are no showers, heating, or staffed meals—bring all food and fuel. The hut operates year-round in theory, but is reliably accessible only July through September. Winter and spring approaches cross glacier terrain and demand mountaineering skills and proper equipment.
Reserve through the CAS website or contact the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II, which monitors the bivouac. July and August fill weeks in advance. The hut sits on established ski-mountaineering and rock routes to Mont Blanc massif peaks; bring a headtorch, first aid kit, and emergency shelter. Do not rely on mobile signal. The bivouac is a staging point for serious mountaineers, not a comfortable overnight stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unmanned bivouac, so no advance booking is needed—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring cash for the honesty box and respect the logbook; check rifugio.net or contact CAI for current access details since it's managed by CAS (Swiss Alpine Club).
L'Aiguillette à la Singla is typically open summer months (June–September), unmanned year-round. Winter access is severely restricted and requires glacier and mountaineering experience; avoid attempting it without proper skills and conditions assessment.
Approach from Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2,732m) in Valsavarenche valley via marked alpine trails—expect 4–5 hours with significant elevation gain (447m) over exposed, rocky terrain.
Basic dormitory bunks for 12 people, self-catering only with no meals provided. Expect no running water, heating, or showers—bring a stove, fuel, and all food; it's a true alpine bivouac.
No—this is for experienced mountaineers only. The high elevation (3,179m), exposed approach, and self-catering format require solid alpine fitness and navigation skills; families and beginners should use staffed rifugi like Vittorio Emanuele II instead.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://cas-chasseron.ch/