Bivouac C. G. Avio - Pian della Cenere

3.2

Bivacco C. G. Avio - Pian della Cenere

Veneto, Italy Write a review

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Bivacco C. G. Avio sits at 2,387m on Pian della Cenere in the Dolomites of Veneto. Reach it from Rifugio Auronzo (2,320m) in roughly 30 minutes across open meadow, or approach from the south via Tre Croci Pass (2,259m) in 1.5 hours. The terrain is straightforward alpine walking with minimal scrambling.

This is a staffed refuge, not an unstaffed bivouac box. It sleeps 20–25 people in shared dorms and operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions. The hut serves hot meals and drinks; book half-board if you plan to eat there. Facilities are basic but functional: a kitchen, heating, and toilets. Water comes from a nearby spring. The location makes it a logical waypoint for loop hikes around the Tre Croci area or for climbers approaching peaks in the Tre Scarperi group.

Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the CAI Auronzo section directly through cai.it, or call ahead to confirm current staffing and availability. The hut sometimes closes mid-November through mid-December. Winter ascents require mountain experience and proper gear; check conditions before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); shoulder months need less lead time. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Open year-round with staff present, but winter access (December–March) is weather-dependent and may be impossible in heavy snow; confirm conditions before traveling in cold months.
From Rifugio Auronzo (2,320m): 30 minutes across open meadow; from Tre Croci Pass (2,259m): 1.5 hours. Both routes are straightforward alpine walking with minimal scrambling.
20–25 beds in shared dorms, hot meals served daily, and basic facilities typical of staffed rifugi; confirm shower availability when booking as mountain huts vary.
Yes—the approach is easy alpine walking with no technical climbing, making it accessible to fit beginners and families comfortable with 1–1.5 hour hikes at 2,400m elevation.

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45.7278, 10.8846
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