Bivacco Montirolo
1.0
2,137m
Graubuenden, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Montirolo sits at 2,137m in the Albula Alps east of Preda in Graubünden. Reach it from Preda village (1,791m) via the marked trail towards Marmuls Pass. The approach takes roughly 2.5 hours and gains 350m steadily through larch forest before opening to alpine meadow. The final section crosses scree to the hut. The location makes it useful for crossing into the Safien valley or as a base for scrambles on nearby peaks.
The bivacco is a simple, unguarded shelter with 4 beds in a single room. It has a wood stove for heat and basic cooking facilities. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, and water treatment—there's no managed accommodation staff and no meals provided. The hut opens year-round, though winter access requires appropriate skills and avalanche awareness. Summer is quieter than main valley huts; you may have it entirely to yourself.
Book by contacting the Preda tourist office or the managing group beforehand if you want to confirm access or get a key code. Arrive with supplies; the nearest shop is in Preda, 2.5 hours below. No advance reservation system exists, so arrive early if visiting in July or August.
The bivacco is a simple, unguarded shelter with 4 beds in a single room. It has a wood stove for heat and basic cooking facilities. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, and water treatment—there's no managed accommodation staff and no meals provided. The hut opens year-round, though winter access requires appropriate skills and avalanche awareness. Summer is quieter than main valley huts; you may have it entirely to yourself.
Book by contacting the Preda tourist office or the managing group beforehand if you want to confirm access or get a key code. Arrive with supplies; the nearest shop is in Preda, 2.5 hours below. No advance reservation system exists, so arrive early if visiting in July or August.
Frequently Asked Questions
No—Bivacco Montirolo is unguarded, so you arrive unannounced and use it on a first-come basis. Bring a sleeping bag and mat.
Year-round in theory, but realistically June to October; snow and avalanche risk make winter access serious.
Start from Preda village (1,791m), follow the marked trail toward Marmuls Pass for 2.5 hours, gaining 350m through forest and alpine meadow to reach the hut at 2,137m.
4 beds in one room, no water, no heating, no meals—it's a shelter only, so carry all food and fuel.
No—the approach is steady but demanding terrain, and the hut's isolation and lack of services mean you need mountain experience and self-sufficiency.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 4
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.waltellina.com/valtellina_valchiavenna/rifugi_bivacchi/alpi_retiche/bivacco_montirolo_val_fontana/bivacco_montirolo_val_fontana.html