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Bivacco Salvedella Vecia sits at 1,245m in the Veneto Pre-Alps, accessible from the hamlet of Loleta in the Astico valley. Reach it via marked trail in 1.5 hours from the road end. The route climbs steadily through beech forest with good path conditions year-round. This is a starting point for ridge traverses toward Cima Porta and higher peaks to the north.
This is a staffed bivouac, not a full rifugio. It provides basic shelter, drinking water, and simple meals (book ahead). Capacity runs to around 20 people. The hut operates May through September, though you can shelter here outside season if necessary. Facilities are minimal—expect pit toilets and no shower. Bring a headtorch if arriving after dusk; the approach has no lighting.
Book directly with the manager. Call ahead during the week to confirm staffing and meal availability, especially outside July and August. Groups of 10+ should contact 4 weeks in advance. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and mountaineering skill; the hut does not staff this period, though emergency shelter remains available.
This is a staffed bivouac, not a full rifugio. It provides basic shelter, drinking water, and simple meals (book ahead). Capacity runs to around 20 people. The hut operates May through September, though you can shelter here outside season if necessary. Facilities are minimal—expect pit toilets and no shower. Bring a headtorch if arriving after dusk; the approach has no lighting.
Book directly with the manager. Call ahead during the week to confirm staffing and meal availability, especially outside July and August. Groups of 10+ should contact 4 weeks in advance. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and mountaineering skill; the hut does not staff this period, though emergency shelter remains available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 1-2 weeks ahead for meals and bed space, as this is a small staffed bivouac with limited capacity. Contact via rifugio.net or the managing CAI section for current booking procedures.
Staffing typically runs May through September, though exact dates vary yearly. Check rifugio.net or contact the managing CAI section before visiting in shoulder seasons.
Park at the road end near Loleta in the Astico valley and follow the marked trail for 1.5 hours; the route climbs steadily through beech forest with good conditions year-round.
This is a basic staffed bivouac providing shelter, drinking water, and simple meals (book meals in advance). Don't expect hot showers or the comfort of a full rifugio.
The 1.5-hour approach is manageable for fit families, but the bivouac itself is spartan and designed for mountaineers doing ridge work toward Cima Porta and higher peaks—not ideal for young children or those wanting comfort.
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45.9682, 12.0608
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