Demanding
About
Bivacco Raffaele Bailoni sits at 1632m on the slopes of Monte Schiara in the Dolomites, above the Val di Fassa in Veneto. Most hikers approach from Passo Ghedina (2,135m), a 2-hour descent northeast. The bivouac works best as a base for early starts on climbing routes or as emergency shelter during longer mountain traverses in the range.
This is a basic mountain shelter with 6 beds and no running water or heating. You'll find a wood stove and basic cooking facilities. The SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) manages it, so expect functional, minimal conditions. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and your alpine skills.
Book directly with SAT Villazzano or check rifugi.net. As a small bivouac with only 6 places, availability fills quickly during the summer season (July–August) and shoulder months. Contact ahead even for weekdays. The hut works best for self-sufficient groups who understand mountain weather and terrain. Winter visits require avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering experience.
This is a basic mountain shelter with 6 beds and no running water or heating. You'll find a wood stove and basic cooking facilities. The SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) manages it, so expect functional, minimal conditions. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and your alpine skills.
Book directly with SAT Villazzano or check rifugi.net. As a small bivouac with only 6 places, availability fills quickly during the summer season (July–August) and shoulder months. Contact ahead even for weekdays. The hut works best for self-sufficient groups who understand mountain weather and terrain. Winter visits require avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book through SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Tridentini) or check rifugi.net; as a small 6-bed bivacco, availability is tight during summer weekends, so aim for 2-3 weeks ahead.
Summer season only (roughly June to September); it's unmanned, so you're self-sufficient once inside—bring all food and fuel.
Start from Passo Ghedina (2,135m) and descend northeast for roughly 2 hours to reach the shelter at 1,632m.
6 beds, a wood stove, and basic cooking gear; no running water, heating, or staffing—bring a sleeping bag, food, water, and a lighter.
No—it's for experienced mountaineers only; the self-service setup, minimal facilities, and exposure demand mountain sense and self-reliance.
Location
46.0233, 11.1813
HutLists Score
1.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT SAT Villazzano
- Total
- 6
- Emergency
- 6
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.comune.vigolana.tn.it/Territorio/Cosa-visitare/A-Vigolo-Vattaro/Bivacco-De-la-Marzola-o-Raffaele-Bailoni-mt-1644
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