Bivacco ViviOrobie / Elio Angelini alla Memoria di Mario Castiglioni

Bivacco ViviOrobie sits at 2,145m on the Orobie Alps, a limestone range in Lombardy that sees far fewer hikers than the main Alpine chains. Reach it from Valbondione in the Seriana Valley. The approach takes 2.5 to 3 hours depending on route and fitness. Most parties hike via Passo della Marianna or from Rifugio Benigni. The terrain is rough and exposed in places—bring a helmet and move confidently on stone.
This is a small, unmanned bivacco with 8 beds total spread across two compartments. Bring your own food, water, sleeping bag and cooking fuel. There's no warden, no meals, no electricity. The hut offers shelter and basic amenities only. The season runs June through September when snow clears and the access trail is passable. Winter and spring climbing requires experience with snow and ice. Open-season weather can still turn hostile in hours—respect the Orobie's exposure and visibility.
Contact the Orobie section of CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) or check their website for current conditions and access details. No formal booking is required for bivaccos. The hut fills on clear summer weekends. Arrive early if climbing on Saturday or Sunday, or visit midweek. Carry a headtorch, extra fuel, and a repair kit. Self-sufficiency is essential here.