Bivacco Ugolino Ugolini
0.8
3,290m
Graubuenden, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Ugolino Ugolini sits at 3,290m on the Gran Paradiso massif in northwestern Italy's Aosta Valley. Reach it from Pont in around 4–5 hours on foot, climbing through alpine meadows then rocky terrain. The approach is straightforward but gains significant elevation; fit hikers manage it comfortably in a day. This is genuine high-altitude terrain—expect loose rock and exposure on the upper sections.
The bivacco is a basic mountain shelter with 9 beds across two small rooms. There is no running water, no shower facilities, and no flush toilets. Bring a headtorch and sleep system rated for cold nights. The hut has a small stove for heating and cooking; bring a camping stove or rely on packed food. It sits in the heart of Gran Paradiso climbing country, making it ideal for mountaineers tackling the 4,061m peak or traversing the surrounding ridges. The location also works as a high camp for tougher trekking days. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountain experience and avalanche awareness.
Contact the managing organisation or the comune of Pont for current conditions and bed availability. Expect to arrive self-sufficient—bring food, water containers, and all essentials. This is not a staffed hut with meals service. Go in summer or early autumn for the most reliable conditions. Winter and spring visits need careful planning and proper equipment.
The bivacco is a basic mountain shelter with 9 beds across two small rooms. There is no running water, no shower facilities, and no flush toilets. Bring a headtorch and sleep system rated for cold nights. The hut has a small stove for heating and cooking; bring a camping stove or rely on packed food. It sits in the heart of Gran Paradiso climbing country, making it ideal for mountaineers tackling the 4,061m peak or traversing the surrounding ridges. The location also works as a high camp for tougher trekking days. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountain experience and avalanche awareness.
Contact the managing organisation or the comune of Pont for current conditions and bed availability. Expect to arrive self-sufficient—bring food, water containers, and all essentials. This is not a staffed hut with meals service. Go in summer or early autumn for the most reliable conditions. Winter and spring visits need careful planning and proper equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for July and August; contact the hut directly by phone or email as there is no online booking system.
The bivacco is staffed June to September, weather permitting; October onwards it becomes an unguarded emergency shelter.
Start from Pont and allow 4–5 hours to reach the hut; the route climbs through alpine meadows then rocky terrain with loose rock and exposure on upper sections.
The bivacco has 9 beds in two small rooms, a kitchen, and basic heating; there is no running water, showers, or flush toilets—bring a headlamp and expect minimal amenities.
No—this is a technical mountain shelter for experienced mountaineers only; the approach involves exposed scrambling, loose rock, and high altitude (3,290m).
Quick Facts
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- Total
- 9
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
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