Bivacco Alpe Cavegna
1.1
2,038m
Ticino, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Alpe Cavegna sits at 2,038m on the Cavegna Alp in Ticino's Vigezzo Valley. Approach from the village of Santa Maria Maggiore: follow the trail northeast through forest and alpine meadows for roughly 2.5 hours. The final section climbs steadily to the hut. Alternatively, ascend from Malesco via the Alpe Veglia route, a longer approach of around 4 hours. Both paths are well-marked but steep in places.
This is a small, basic bivacco managed by CAI Vigezzo. It provides shelter and sleeping space for mountaineers and hikers crossing the high Alps between Switzerland and Italy. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no showers or flush toilets—expect alpine facilities only. The hut operates seasonally from late spring through early autumn, with the exact opening depending on snow conditions. Winter access is possible for equipped mountaineers but is serious terrain.
Book directly with CAI Vigezzo before your visit. The hut fills quickly during July and August, especially on weekends. Contact them 2–3 weeks ahead for summer dates. This is a working base rather than a destination hut—come here to climb peaks in the surrounding ridge or to traverse the high route toward Verbania. Bring warm layers, food, and a headlamp regardless of season.
This is a small, basic bivacco managed by CAI Vigezzo. It provides shelter and sleeping space for mountaineers and hikers crossing the high Alps between Switzerland and Italy. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no showers or flush toilets—expect alpine facilities only. The hut operates seasonally from late spring through early autumn, with the exact opening depending on snow conditions. Winter access is possible for equipped mountaineers but is serious terrain.
Book directly with CAI Vigezzo before your visit. The hut fills quickly during July and August, especially on weekends. Contact them 2–3 weeks ahead for summer dates. This is a working base rather than a destination hut—come here to climb peaks in the surrounding ridge or to traverse the high route toward Verbania. Bring warm layers, food, and a headlamp regardless of season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact CAI Vigezzo directly—this is a small bivacco without a formal booking system, so arrive early or confirm availability ahead of time.
Open year-round as an unstaffed bivacco; water and shelter are available but you're self-sufficient for supplies and heating.
From Santa Maria Maggiore, hike northeast through forest and meadows for 2.5 hours; alternatively, ascend from Malesco via Alpe Veglia in around 4 hours—both routes are steep and well-marked.
Drinking water is available; there are no showers or flush toilets, and the bivacco is unstaffed with basic sleeping shelter only.
No—the demanding access and lack of staffing make this better suited to experienced mountaineers comfortable with self-sufficiency and steep terrain.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
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