Bivacco del Murì

Bivacco del Murì sits at 940m in the southern Ticino Alps, roughly 2 hours' walk from the village of Sonogno in the Verzasca Valley. The approach follows the Val Verzasca trail system through granite terrain and mixed woodland. This is low-elevation climbing territory—accessible most of the year and popular for rock climbing and scrambling on the surrounding peaks.
The bivacco is a basic mountain shelter with capacity for around 12 people. You get a self-catering kitchen where you cook your own meals; bring all food and fuel. There's no piped water, no showers, and no flush toilets—this is true minimalist alpinism. Sleeping is in dormitory-style bunks on mattresses. The shelter opens year-round but sees most traffic spring through autumn. Check conditions before a winter visit.
Book by email to confirm your arrival and bed availability. July and August fill quickly—contact 4–6 weeks ahead if you're planning a summer weekend. Outside peak season you'll have more flexibility. Bring a headlamp, your own sleeping bag, and enough water or a filter system. This hut works best for self-sufficient climbers who don't mind basic conditions and want to move fast in the Ticino peaks.