Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti al Fréboudze
0.8
2,835m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti al Fréboudze sits at 2,835m on the border between Italy and France, in the Gran Paradiso massif east of the Aosta Valley. Reach it from Cogne by hiking the Val di Gressoney trail for roughly 4.5 hours. The approach climbs steadily through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. In winter the route becomes a ski-mountaineering proposition. The bivacco serves climbers aiming for Gran Paradiso (4,061m) and mountaineers traversing the high ridges between Italy and France.
The hut is a simple, unguarded bivacco managed by CAI (Club Alpino Italiano), CAI Torino section. It sleeps 12 people in basic dormitory arrangements with no running water and minimal facilities. There is no guardian on site and no meals are served. Bring your own food, water containers, and cooking fuel if you plan to cook. The hut typically opens June through September, though the exact dates depend on snow conditions. Check the CAI Torino website for current status before heading out.
Book well ahead through CAI Torino, especially for July and August. Write to the section directly or check their website for contact details and reservation procedures. Bring a headtorch and be prepared for cold nights even in summer. The bivacco is exposed; weather can turn quickly. Self-sufficiency is essential.
The hut is a simple, unguarded bivacco managed by CAI (Club Alpino Italiano), CAI Torino section. It sleeps 12 people in basic dormitory arrangements with no running water and minimal facilities. There is no guardian on site and no meals are served. Bring your own food, water containers, and cooking fuel if you plan to cook. The hut typically opens June through September, though the exact dates depend on snow conditions. Check the CAI Torino website for current status before heading out.
Book well ahead through CAI Torino, especially for July and August. Write to the section directly or check their website for contact details and reservation procedures. Bring a headtorch and be prepared for cold nights even in summer. The bivacco is exposed; weather can turn quickly. Self-sufficiency is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone or email at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for July and August; bivaccos operate on a smaller scale than staffed huts and have limited beds.
The bivacco is staffed June to September; outside these months it's an unguarded shelter with basic supplies.
Start from Cogne and hike the Val di Gressoney trail for roughly 4.5 hours, climbing through alpine meadows and rocky terrain to 2,835m.
The bivacco has 12 beds, basic cooking equipment, and a water source; expect minimal amenities—no showers or hot meals, though the guardian may provide simple provisions in summer.
This is a mountaineering hut for experienced hikers and climbers aiming for Gran Paradiso (4,061m) or alpine ridge traverses; not suitable for families or casual walkers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.sucai.it/bivaccogervasutti/index.html