Bivacco Pesciöla
1.0
1,995m
Graubuenden, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Pesciöla sits at 1995m in the Rhaetian Alps of Valtellina. Approach from the village of Pesciöla (road access via Val di Mello). The hut lies above the valley on steep ground—count on 2.5 to 3 hours of hiking from the road end. The terrain is exposed in places and scrambling experience helps, especially in descent. This is mountain country: come prepared for sudden weather changes.
This is a small emergency shelter managed by CAI Ponte in Valtellina, not a staffed mountain hut. It has 3 beds and basic roof and walls. No warden, no meals, no heating. Bring a sleeping bag and pad. There's minimal water on-site—source depends on season and recent rainfall. The bivvy functions year-round but winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Summer (June to September) is the practical season for most parties. This hut suits fast-moving climbers on multi-pitch rock routes in the region or mountaineers using it as a base for high traverses.
Contact CAI Ponte in Valtellina directly to confirm access and current conditions before going. Mountain shelters of this size sometimes have restricted or informal opening periods. Check locally in Mello or Ardenno about recent maintenance and water availability. Expect no facilities: plan accordingly.
This is a small emergency shelter managed by CAI Ponte in Valtellina, not a staffed mountain hut. It has 3 beds and basic roof and walls. No warden, no meals, no heating. Bring a sleeping bag and pad. There's minimal water on-site—source depends on season and recent rainfall. The bivvy functions year-round but winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Summer (June to September) is the practical season for most parties. This hut suits fast-moving climbers on multi-pitch rock routes in the region or mountaineers using it as a base for high traverses.
Contact CAI Ponte in Valtellina directly to confirm access and current conditions before going. Mountain shelters of this size sometimes have restricted or informal opening periods. Check locally in Mello or Ardenno about recent maintenance and water availability. Expect no facilities: plan accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unstaffed emergency shelter—no booking required. Arrive with your own supplies and sleeping bag.
Year-round access, but practical use is June to October; winter approaches are serious undertakings.
Drive to the road end in Val di Mello near Pesciöla village, then hike 2.5–3 hours up steep, exposed terrain with some scrambling.
3 beds, emergency shelter only—no meals, water, heat, or staffing; bring everything you need.
No—the steep approach, scrambling, and exposed ground demand solid hillwalking and rock experience; this is for mountaineers only.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 3
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website