Bivacco Baita Prada

Bivacco Baita Prada sits at 1709m in the Brescia Alps, on the border between Lombardy and the Val Trompia. The hut is reached on foot from Bovegno village (about 1 hour drive north of Brescia). The approach hike takes roughly 2 hours from the road end at Pian Gembro. The terrain is straightforward valley walking on marked paths through mixed woodland and alpine meadow. This is low-altitude mountain terrain, so seasonal snow or ice is unlikely except in winter months.
The bivacco is a simple, unstaffed mountain shelter run by CAI Bovegno. It offers 20 beds in basic dormitory accommodation with no heating or cooking facilities. Bring your own sleeping bag and food. Water is usually available from a nearby source. The hut is typically open year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions. Phone the managing CAI section before arriving, especially if you're counting on being able to stay.
Ring CAI Bovegno directly to check availability and current conditions. The hut is popular with weekend hikers from the Brescia lowlands, so expect it to fill on summer Saturdays and Sundays. Outside those periods, finding space is usually straightforward. Arrive early in the afternoon if you haven't booked ahead. This is a shelter for self-sufficient walkers and mountaineers, not a staffed accommodation with amenities.