Bivacco Amici della Val Moriana
1.0
1,795m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Amici della Val Moriana sits at 1,795m in the Val Moriana, a side valley off the Macugnaga valley in the Valais. Access is via the Macugnaga-Staffa trailhead. The hut lies 3 hours' walk from the village through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. It serves as a base for scrambling and mountaineering in the surrounding peaks of the Monte Rosa massif.
The bivacco has 9 beds across multiple rooms. It offers basic dormitory accommodation with blankets provided. There is no shower facility. Meals are not available on-site—bring food and a stove, or prepare meals from supplies brought in. Water comes from a stream near the hut. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountain competence and avalanche awareness. An outhouse serves as the toilet.
Book through the managing organisation, CAI Sezione di Macugnaga. Contact them directly for current availability and conditions. The bivacco fills quickly in July and August, particularly for mountaineering parties heading into the Rosa group. June and September offer more flexibility. Arrive early in the day if you haven't reserved, as the hut fills on a first-come basis. Bring a headtorch and be self-sufficient with food and cooking equipment.
The bivacco has 9 beds across multiple rooms. It offers basic dormitory accommodation with blankets provided. There is no shower facility. Meals are not available on-site—bring food and a stove, or prepare meals from supplies brought in. Water comes from a stream near the hut. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountain competence and avalanche awareness. An outhouse serves as the toilet.
Book through the managing organisation, CAI Sezione di Macugnaga. Contact them directly for current availability and conditions. The bivacco fills quickly in July and August, particularly for mountaineering parties heading into the Rosa group. June and September offer more flexibility. Arrive early in the day if you haven't reserved, as the hut fills on a first-come basis. Bring a headtorch and be self-sufficient with food and cooking equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer, or contact the hut directly; it's a small bivacco with only 9 beds and fills quickly during July and August.
The bivacco is typically staffed from June to September, depending on snow conditions and volunteer availability.
Start from the Macugnaga-Staffa trailhead and hike 3 hours through alpine meadows and rocky terrain to reach the hut at 1,795m.
The hut offers basic dormitory beds with blankets provided; there are no showers, so plan to wash at the valley before arrival or use the meltwater stream nearby.
No—this is a climber's bivacco best suited for mountaineers and experienced scramblers tackling Monte Rosa massif peaks; the 3-hour approach over rocky terrain and basic facilities require mountain competence.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 9
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.caimacugnaga.org/rifugi/31-amici-della-valle-moriana.html