Bivacco Piano della Parete
1.5
Ticino, Switzerland
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About
Bivacco Piano della Parete sits at 2,127m on the Piano della Parete plateau in the Bergamasque Alps, above the Val Seriana in Lombardy. Reach it in 3–4 hours from Passo Ganda (1,899m) or 4–5 hours from Rifugio Rif. Fedare. The final section crosses scree and rocky terrain. This is a high-altitude access route best suited to hikers comfortable on rough ground.
The bivouac is a simple staffed shelter offering 20–30 places on basic bunks. Staff provide hot meals (dinner and breakfast available), warm drinks, and a kitchen for those bringing their own food. Water comes from a nearby spring. There are no showers or heating beyond a woodstove. The hut opens June through September, weather dependent. Winter access is possible only for mountaineers with winter experience and full kit.
Call ahead to confirm availability and arrange meals. Contact details are available through Rifugio Fedare or CAI Bergamo. July and August book quickly; phone 1–2 weeks before arrival. Outside peak season, arrivals are usually walk-in. Bring a sleeping bag and mat—bunks are bare. This is a staging point for ridge traverses and technical routes, not a leisure destination.
The bivouac is a simple staffed shelter offering 20–30 places on basic bunks. Staff provide hot meals (dinner and breakfast available), warm drinks, and a kitchen for those bringing their own food. Water comes from a nearby spring. There are no showers or heating beyond a woodstove. The hut opens June through September, weather dependent. Winter access is possible only for mountaineers with winter experience and full kit.
Call ahead to confirm availability and arrange meals. Contact details are available through Rifugio Fedare or CAI Bergamo. July and August book quickly; phone 1–2 weeks before arrival. Outside peak season, arrivals are usually walk-in. Bring a sleeping bag and mat—bunks are bare. This is a staging point for ridge traverses and technical routes, not a leisure destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–September, earlier if possible for weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone to confirm availability and meal options, as staffing at bivouacs is minimal.
Typically open mid-June through September, depending on snow and weather. Confirm current opening dates by phone before planning your trip, as high-altitude bivouacs close earlier than valley rifugis.
3–4 hours from Passo Ganda (1,899m) or 4–5 hours from Rifugio Rif. Fedare; the final stretch crosses scree and rocky ground. This is a high-altitude approach—only suitable if you're comfortable on rough, exposed terrain.
20–30 basic bunk beds, hot dinner and breakfast available. Water and toilet facilities are basic; bring your own toiletries and expect minimal comfort—it's a working shelter, not a rifugio.
No—this is for experienced hikers and mountaineers only. The scree and rocky final approach, high altitude (2,127m), and basic conditions make it unsuitable for families, children, or anyone new to Alpine terrain.
Location
46.4382, 9.0795
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1.5
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- Phone
- +41 91 862 11 74
- Website
- https://www.patriziatobiasca.ch/
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