Bivacco in la Piana
1.0
970m
Ticino, Switzerland
About
Bivacco in la Piana sits at 970m in the Val Bavona, Ticino, on the southern slope of the Alps. Reach it on foot from Robiei (accessible by PostBus from Cevio) in roughly 2 hours, following marked trails through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut serves as a base for scrambles and rock climbs on the surrounding granite peaks, particularly Pizzo Sella and Basòdino.
The bivouac is a simple, unstaffed shelter with 25 beds split across two small rooms. There is no warden, no meals, and no running water—bring your own supplies and a stove. The shelter is open year-round but snow can block access from December to March. Pit toilet outside. Being a basic mountain shelter, expect minimal comfort but reliable protection from weather.
Book ahead through the Val Bavona municipality or the Ticino tourist office if you need confirmation of availability. The hut is rarely full outside July and August. Arrive with everything you need: water, food, sleeping bag, and a headtorch.
The bivouac is a simple, unstaffed shelter with 25 beds split across two small rooms. There is no warden, no meals, and no running water—bring your own supplies and a stove. The shelter is open year-round but snow can block access from December to March. Pit toilet outside. Being a basic mountain shelter, expect minimal comfort but reliable protection from weather.
Book ahead through the Val Bavona municipality or the Ticino tourist office if you need confirmation of availability. The hut is rarely full outside July and August. Arrive with everything you need: water, food, sleeping bag, and a headtorch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book directly with the hut manager at least 2–3 weeks ahead; it's a small unstaffed shelter so availability is limited and coordination is essential.
The bivouac is accessible year-round, but reliably passable from June to October; winter access requires winter mountaineering skills.
Take the PostBus from Cevio to Robiei, then hike roughly 2 hours on marked trails through forest and alpine meadow to reach 970m.
It's a basic unstaffed shelter with 25 beds in two rooms; bring your own food, stove, and water—there are no meals, no warden, and no running water.
No—access is demanding and the hut is primitive; it's designed for experienced mountaineers doing scrambles and rock climbs on granite peaks like Pizzo Sella and Basòdino.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 25
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
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