Bivacco Case di Bles

Bivacco Case di Bles sits at 2,080m in the Albula Alps east of Preda in Graubünden. Reach it from Preda village (1,560m) via a marked trail that climbs steadily through larch forest and alpine meadow for roughly 2 hours. The path is well-worn and gains 520m with no scrambling required. Alternative approaches exist from the Julier Pass area to the south, though these are longer. The hut's remote position makes it useful as a base for ridge traverses and peak circuits in the region.
Bivacco Case di Bles is a small, unstaffed shelter managed by CAI Sottosezione di Manerbio. It sleeps 12 in basic dormitory bunks and has a wood stove for heating. Water comes from a nearby spring; in dry periods you may need to collect from streams lower on the mountainside. The hut is open year-round but only reliably accessible from June to October—winter and spring snowpack can make approach routes unpredictable. There is no catering; bring all food and fuel. Toilets are basic. The shelter serves climbers and hikers tackling the Julier Ridge, Piz Blaisun, and other peaks in the northern Albula massif.
Contact CAI Manerbio directly to confirm current conditions and reserve beds during summer months. The hut fills quickly in July and August, especially for weekend use. Book at least 4 weeks ahead for peak season. Access keys are typically left at the hut or arranged through the managing section. Bring a headtorch, warm sleeping bag, and be self-sufficient once there.