Bivacco Gianni Comino

Bivacco Gianni Comino sits at 2,430m on the south side of Monte Rosa in the Wallis region. The hut lies above Macugnaga in the Anzasca Valley and serves as a base for climbing and traversing the higher peaks in this sector. Most parties reach it via a rough trail from Alpe Prequartera (about 1,900m), a 2–3 hour approach that gains 500m and becomes steep near the hut. The terrain is rocky and exposed in places; scrambling ability helps on the final section.

This is a small, simple bivacco with 7 beds spread across basic sleeping quarters. There is no warden and no services—you must be self-sufficient. Bring a sleeping bag, water, and all food and fuel you need. The hut has minimal shelter from the elements and no heating. Open from June through September, it functions as an emergency shelter and base camp rather than a staffed refuge. The location suits mountaineers making early starts on the north faces of Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso, or parties traversing the Monte Rosa massif.

Phone contact is available to confirm access conditions before you go, especially during snow season or after storms when the approach may be impassable. The hut records visits informally; leave word locally if you plan to stay. Bring a headlamp, map, and compass—the approach can be hard to follow in mist or poor light. Plan supplies carefully; no resupply is possible on the mountain.