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About
Monsampiano is a small bivacco (emergency shelter) at 1,902m in the Dolomites foothills north of Feltre. Reach it from Passo Ghedina via a 2-hour ridge walk, or from Val Canzoi in 3 hours. Most parties approach from the south via Rifugio Fedare and traverse the crest—a straightforward mountain route on good paths.
This is a basic shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps roughly 8–10 people on a wooden platform with minimal protection from weather. There's no running water, heating, or catering. Use it as an emergency overnight stop or as part of a longer ridge traverse. The location suits mountaineers linking multiple summits or hikers caught by weather. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering skills.
Access is unrestricted, but bring your own food, water, and a sleeping bag. The bivacco is maintained by local volunteers; respect the space and carry out all rubbish. Check conditions with Rifugio Fedare before departing—snow, rockfall, or maintenance closures can affect the route. Late May through September is most reliable.
This is a basic shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps roughly 8–10 people on a wooden platform with minimal protection from weather. There's no running water, heating, or catering. Use it as an emergency overnight stop or as part of a longer ridge traverse. The location suits mountaineers linking multiple summits or hikers caught by weather. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and winter mountaineering skills.
Access is unrestricted, but bring your own food, water, and a sleeping bag. The bivacco is maintained by local volunteers; respect the space and carry out all rubbish. Check conditions with Rifugio Fedare before departing—snow, rockfall, or maintenance closures can affect the route. Late May through September is most reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking isn't necessary—it's an unstaffed emergency bivacco with first-come, first-served access. Check conditions locally before heading up, as weather and snow can make the site inaccessible.
Accessible year-round in theory, but realistically June through September when snow clears and the ridge is safe. Winter and early spring approaches are serious mountaineering, not hiking.
Most parties approach from Rifugio Fedare and traverse the crest in 4–5 hours total; alternatively, 2 hours from Passo Ghedina or 3 hours from Val Canzoi. All routes follow good paths on straightforward mountain terrain.
Bare minimum: a wooden sleeping platform for 8–10 people, no water, no heating, no food service. Bring your own sleeping bag, mat, stove, and supplies.
No—it's a mountaineer's shelter on an exposed ridge, not a staffed hut. Use it only if you're confident on scrambling terrain, self-sufficient with gear, and prepared for weather. Families and casual hikers should aim for nearby Rifugio Fedare instead.
Location
46.0917, 11.8124
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- Year-round
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- 10
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- 10
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