About
Bivacco Malga Cavai sits at 2,340m in the Dolomites above the Vajont Valley in Veneto. Reach it from Erto in 3.5 hours by trail, climbing steeply through forest then alpine pasture. The hut marks the start of routes into the Tre Cime di Lavaredo massif and offers a base for mountaineers working the surrounding limestone peaks.
This is a basic bivouac—not a staffed rifugio. It has 8–10 sleeping places in a simple shelter with bunks and a wood stove. Bring your own sleeping bag and food. There is a water source nearby but no cooking facilities or meals. The structure stays open year-round, though winter access is weather-dependent and unmarked.
Book ahead through CAI Pordenone (the managing club) if you need confirmation of current conditions. The hut fills on summer weekends, especially July and August. In winter, assume no service—check conditions locally before attempting access. The building is small and fills fast.
This is a basic bivouac—not a staffed rifugio. It has 8–10 sleeping places in a simple shelter with bunks and a wood stove. Bring your own sleeping bag and food. There is a water source nearby but no cooking facilities or meals. The structure stays open year-round, though winter access is weather-dependent and unmarked.
Book ahead through CAI Pordenone (the managing club) if you need confirmation of current conditions. The hut fills on summer weekends, especially July and August. In winter, assume no service—check conditions locally before attempting access. The building is small and fills fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unstaffed bivouac, so no booking is needed—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Check conditions via CAI or local mountain guides before heading up, as weather and snow can affect access.
Bivacco Malga Cavai is open year-round as an unstaffed shelter; it's most reliably accessible June through September when snow clears and trails are passable.
Start from Erto and allow 3.5 hours; the route climbs steeply through forest, then opens into alpine pasture as you gain 1,000m elevation to 2,340m.
Expect 8–10 bunks with a wood stove and basic shelter only—bring your own sleeping bag, food, water, and any other supplies you need.
No. This is a mountaineer's base for technical climbing on limestone peaks around Tre Cime; the steep approach and austere conditions suit experienced hikers only.
Location
46.3031, 10.9182
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