Bivacco Don Giulio Corini

Bivacco Don Giulio Corini sits at 2,016m in the Lepontine Alps near Nufenen Pass, on the border between Uri and Ticino. Reach it from the Gotthard Pass road: park at Hospice Gotthard and hike 2.5 hours southwest via Furka Pass and along the ridge to the bivouac. Alternatively approach from Ticino via the Nufenen Pass parking area—the route is less defined and takes 3–3.5 hours. The location works well as a base for traverses across the high passes or as a midpoint on north-south ridge walks through this corner of the Alps. Snow covers the area from November through May; route-finding becomes sketchy in poor visibility and white-out conditions.
This is a basic bivouac shelter, not a staffed hut. It offers sleeping space for roughly 6–8 people on a first-come basis. There is no water, no heating, and no meals. Bring a stove, fuel, and all food. The shelter has a roof and walls, a basic interior, and an outdoor composting toilet. It operates year-round, though winter access demands winter mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness. Summer sees occasional use by ridge walkers and pass crossers, but it rarely fills.
Book nothing—this is a free, first-come shelter. Carry a map (Landeskarte 1:25,000 sheet 1269 Gotthard) and understand the exposed ridge terrain before you arrive. In bad weather, the pass approaches funnel wind violently. Descent options are limited once committed to the ridge, so good weather judgment matters more than hut logistics.