Bivacco Agostino Parravicini
0.8
3,183m
Graubuenden, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Agostino Parravicini sits at 3,183m in the Albula Alps, in the high terrain between the Prättigau and the Engadin. The hut is a basic mountain shelter—not a staffed alpine hut—built to support mountaineers and high-altitude hikers crossing this section of Graubünden. Approach routes vary: most climbers reach it via the Piz Argient massif or from the Val da Fex side, with typical approach times of 4–5 hours from trailheads at lower elevations. The exact route depends on your starting point and snow conditions, which are critical in this terrain.
The bivacco is self-service and unstaffed. It has 6 beds, a basic shelter, and a logbook—expect no running water, no stove, and no prepared meals. You must carry your own food, fuel, and sleeping bag. The shelter provides essential protection in bad weather and is open year-round, though snow and ice can make access impossible in winter. Plan carefully: this is functional refuge, not accommodation with amenities. The hut is managed by the Valtelline section of CAI (Club Alpino Italiano), which maintains it for mountaineers tackling routes in the region.
Check current conditions with the Valtelline CAI section before heading out, as access and the hut's usability depend heavily on season and weather. Bring a headtorch, map, and solid mountaineering experience. There is no formal booking system—the hut operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Notify CAI Valtelline if you find problems with the shelter during your visit.
The bivacco is self-service and unstaffed. It has 6 beds, a basic shelter, and a logbook—expect no running water, no stove, and no prepared meals. You must carry your own food, fuel, and sleeping bag. The shelter provides essential protection in bad weather and is open year-round, though snow and ice can make access impossible in winter. Plan carefully: this is functional refuge, not accommodation with amenities. The hut is managed by the Valtelline section of CAI (Club Alpino Italiano), which maintains it for mountaineers tackling routes in the region.
Check current conditions with the Valtelline CAI section before heading out, as access and the hut's usability depend heavily on season and weather. Bring a headtorch, map, and solid mountaineering experience. There is no formal booking system—the hut operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Notify CAI Valtelline if you find problems with the shelter during your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a unstaffed bivacco with 6 beds—no booking system. Arrive early in the day to secure a spot, especially in July and August.
Accessible year-round, but reliably safe and snow-free from June to September; winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
Approach takes 4–5 hours from lower trailheads; most routes go via Piz Argient or Val da Fex, depending on your starting point.
It's a basic shelter with 6 beds, no water, no stove, and no warden—bring a sleeping bag, mat, and all food and fuel.
No—this is for experienced mountaineers and fit high-altitude hikers only; the terrain is exposed and the bivacco has zero amenities.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 6
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website