Biwak Mintl
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Biwak Mintl sits at 2,144m on the Schiara massif in the Dolomites, above the Valbelluna valley in Veneto. Reach it from Quipetto (1,050m, near Feltre) via the CAI trail to Rifugio Fedare, then up the steep south face. Plan 4–5 hours from the valley. The hut also connects to the Dolomites High Route and sits on the approach to peaks like Ra Gusela and Passo Fedare.
This is a basic bivouac shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 8–10 in tight quarters with no amenities. There's no water, food, or heating. Bring a sleeping bag, mat, and stove. The structure offers emergency refuge from weather but is intended for self-sufficient mountaineers, not casual hikers. Winter access is unreliable.
Come May–October when snow clears and the approach trails are passable. Register your intended use with CAI Feltre beforehand. There's no formal booking system; the hut operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own supplies, leave the shelter clean, and note any damage in the logbook. Mobile coverage is unreliable at this elevation.
This is a basic bivouac shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 8–10 in tight quarters with no amenities. There's no water, food, or heating. Bring a sleeping bag, mat, and stove. The structure offers emergency refuge from weather but is intended for self-sufficient mountaineers, not casual hikers. Winter access is unreliable.
Come May–October when snow clears and the approach trails are passable. Register your intended use with CAI Feltre beforehand. There's no formal booking system; the hut operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own supplies, leave the shelter clean, and note any damage in the logbook. Mobile coverage is unreliable at this elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Biwak Mintl is an unstaffed bivouac shelter, so there's no booking system—it's first-come, first-served. Bring a headtorch and be prepared to share the 8–10 spaces with other climbers.
It's open year-round as an unstaffed shelter; there's no staffing, catering, or seasonal closures. Winter access requires winter mountaineering skills and full alpine gear.
Start from Quipetto (1,050m, near Feltre) and follow the CAI trail toward Rifugio Fedare, then climb steeply up the south face of Schiara—plan 4–5 hours from the valley floor.
None: it's a bare bivouac with 8–10 sleeping spaces, no water, no food, no stove, and no amenities. Bring everything you need, including a sleeping bag and stove.
No—it's only for experienced alpine hikers comfortable with steep scrambling, self-sufficiency, and tight quarters. Beginners should use the staffed Rifugio Fedare instead.
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46.7972, 11.3834
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