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About
Bivacco Arcioni sits at 858m in the Veneto foothills, accessible via the Val d'Assa approach near Cesiomaggiore. Reach it in 2–2.5 hours on foot from the valley floor on well-marked trails. The site works as a base for ridge traverses and scrambling in the limestone uplands east of the Dolomites, or as an overnight stop on longer through-hikes across the region.
This is a basic unmanned bivouac with minimal facilities—a simple shelter with sleeping platforms, no guardian, no meals, no running water. Capacity is around 8–10 people. It suits self-sufficient parties carrying stove fuel, food and water. The shelter provides protection from weather but expect exposed conditions and bring a sleeping bag and mat. Officially open year-round, though winter access depends on snow cover and route conditions.
No booking required or possible. Arrive early in peak season (May–September) if shelter space matters to you. Carry a 1:25,000 map and know the route beforehand—navigation in poor visibility can be tricky. Register with local hiking groups or the Veneto CAI section if attempting technical routes in the area. Stock supplies in Cesiomaggiore before heading up.
This is a basic unmanned bivouac with minimal facilities—a simple shelter with sleeping platforms, no guardian, no meals, no running water. Capacity is around 8–10 people. It suits self-sufficient parties carrying stove fuel, food and water. The shelter provides protection from weather but expect exposed conditions and bring a sleeping bag and mat. Officially open year-round, though winter access depends on snow cover and route conditions.
No booking required or possible. Arrive early in peak season (May–September) if shelter space matters to you. Carry a 1:25,000 map and know the route beforehand—navigation in poor visibility can be tricky. Register with local hiking groups or the Veneto CAI section if attempting technical routes in the area. Stock supplies in Cesiomaggiore before heading up.
Frequently Asked Questions
No advance booking needed—it's an unmanned bivouac with open-access shelter on a first-come basis. Check conditions and capacity on rifugi.net or contact CAI Veneto before heading up.
Open year-round as an unstaffed shelter; conditions vary seasonally with winter snow making access difficult. Check local conditions before winter visits—it's not actively maintained during off-season.
Approach from Val d'Assa near Cesiomaggiore on well-marked trails; allow 2–2.5 hours from the valley floor.
Basic shelter only—sleeping platforms, no guardian, no meals, no running water, no showers. Bring your own food, water, and sleeping gear.
No—it's a bare-bones bivouac best suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers comfortable with self-sufficiency; families should use staffed rifugi instead.
Location
45.8698, 10.8202
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