Bivacco Punchia Stefano Alpe Bósa
1.2
Ticino, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Punchia Stefano Alpe Bósa sits at 2,235m on the Alpe Bósa in the Vigezzo Valley (Valle Vigezzo), Ticino. Reach it from Malesco in 3–4 hours on foot via the Alpe Bósa, gaining 1,200m steadily through meadows and sparse forest. The bivacco is a simple mountain shelter, best suited for experienced hikers accustomed to basic conditions. It serves as a base for peaks in the surrounding area and for traversing routes across the high terrain between Ticino and Piedmont.
The bivacco holds 12 beds in basic dorm-style accommodation. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no showers or flush toilets—expect a pit toilet and washbasins with collected water. Meals are not provided. The hut is generally open from June through September, but verify current status before departure as access and conditions depend on weather and maintenance.
Book directly with CAI Vigezzo in advance during peak season (July and August). Contact the managing section to confirm opening dates, exact bed availability, and current conditions. The bivacco is unguarded, so bring a torch, warm layers, and a sleeping bag. Start early to ensure you reach the hut before dark.
The bivacco holds 12 beds in basic dorm-style accommodation. Drinking water is available on-site. There are no showers or flush toilets—expect a pit toilet and washbasins with collected water. Meals are not provided. The hut is generally open from June through September, but verify current status before departure as access and conditions depend on weather and maintenance.
Book directly with CAI Vigezzo in advance during peak season (July and August). Contact the managing section to confirm opening dates, exact bed availability, and current conditions. The bivacco is unguarded, so bring a torch, warm layers, and a sleeping bag. Start early to ensure you reach the hut before dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly as far ahead as possible—bivaccos have limited beds (12 total) and no formal booking system, so early communication is essential.
Bivacco Punchia Stefano is typically staffed June to September; check locally before visiting outside summer months as conditions and access can be unreliable.
Start from Malesco and hike 3–4 hours via Alpe Bósa, climbing 1,200m through meadows and light forest to reach 2,235m.
The bivacco provides 12 beds and drinking water; there are no showers or flush toilets, so expect basic mountain shelter conditions.
No—this bivacco is for experienced hikers only, given the basic facilities, exposed mountain setting, and 1,200m climb required to reach it.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website