Bivacco del Pastore Rasmulì

Bivacco del Pasmulì sits at 1,942m in the Ticino Alps near the Swiss-Italian border. Approach from Rodi-Fiesso via the Val Bavona: the hiking route takes roughly 3 hours and climbs steadily through larch forest before breaking into open alpine terrain. The final push to the hut is steep but short. Alternatively, experienced mountaineers use this bivouac as a base for traverses into the neighboring peaks and ridges of this granite-studded massif.
The bivouac is a simple, unmanned shelter with capacity for around 8–10 people on a basic level. There is no running water, no heating, and no meals provided—bring everything you need. The hut sits at the edge of a small tarn with views south toward the Basodino peaks. Winter storms hit hard at this elevation, so summer-only access (roughly June through September) is standard. The shelter is exposed and offers minimal comfort; it functions as an emergency refuge and base camp rather than a destination hut.
Contact the Ticino section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC/CAS) for current conditions and access details. This is a mountain shelter for self-sufficient groups, not a staffed facility. Check weather forecasts carefully and carry a headlamp, sleeping bag, and full provisions.