Bivacco Pedroni - del Prà (ex-Vaninetti)
1.0
2,580m
Graubuenden, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Pedroni - del Prà sits at 2,580m in the Albula Alps south of Preda in Graubünden. Reach it from Preda village (1,800m) via the Lai da Palpuogna in 2.5 hours, or from Bergün via the Lai da Flix route in 3 hours. Both approaches gain significant elevation and involve steep sections on exposed terrain. Winter access is unreliable; approach only when snow and rockfall conditions are stable. This is an alpine hut for mountaineers and experienced hikers, not a casual refuge.
The bivacco (emergency shelter) holds 11 beds across basic dormitory spaces. Meals are not served—bring all food and fuel. The hut has no electricity, no running water, and no heating beyond what you bring. A wood stove provides warmth if fuel is available. Use the hut as a base for ski tours, scrambles, and ridge traverses in the surrounding peaks. The season runs roughly June to October depending on snow conditions.
Book directly with CAI Novate Mezzola ([email protected]). Numbers fill quickly in July and August; contact them 3-4 months ahead for peak season. Bring a sleeping bag and mat. Be prepared for basic shelter conditions. Check avalanche forecasts and weather before committing to any route.
The bivacco (emergency shelter) holds 11 beds across basic dormitory spaces. Meals are not served—bring all food and fuel. The hut has no electricity, no running water, and no heating beyond what you bring. A wood stove provides warmth if fuel is available. Use the hut as a base for ski tours, scrambles, and ridge traverses in the surrounding peaks. The season runs roughly June to October depending on snow conditions.
Book directly with CAI Novate Mezzola ([email protected]). Numbers fill quickly in July and August; contact them 3-4 months ahead for peak season. Bring a sleeping bag and mat. Be prepared for basic shelter conditions. Check avalanche forecasts and weather before committing to any route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly well ahead of your trip; with only 11 beds, availability is tight during peak season (July–August).
Open June to October; winter access is unreliable due to snow and rockfall hazard.
From Preda (1,800m) via Lai da Palpuogna in 2.5 hours, or from Bergün via Lai da Flix in 3 hours; both routes gain 780m with steep, exposed terrain.
It's a basic bivacco with 11 beds; bring your own sleeping bag and expect no meals, heating, or shower.
No—this is for experienced mountaineers and fit alpine hikers only; the approach involves steep exposure and serious terrain.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 11
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website