Bivacco Regondi-Gavazzi
1.0
2,598m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Regondi-Gavazzi sits at 2,598m on the ridge between Pizzo Coca and Pizzo Palù in the Orobie Alps. Reach it from Rifugio Pizzo Coca in 2–3 hours via marked paths crossing alpine meadows and scree. The hut lies on the main ridge route, making it ideal for traverses across the Orobie chain. You need basic scrambling skills and sure-footedness on exposed terrain to reach it safely. Weather changes fast here; start early and carry a map and compass.
This is a small bivacco (emergency shelter) managed by CAI Desio, with space for roughly 20 people in simple dormitory conditions. There are no services—no food, no water, no heating. Bring sleeping bag, food, and stove fuel. The shelter has a roof and walls but little else. It functions year-round, though winter access requires mountain skills and equipment. Come prepared for self-sufficiency. Climbers use it as a base for peaks in the Pizzo Coca massif and as a transit point on ridge traverses.
Book ahead with CAI Desio to confirm current conditions and availability, especially for winter visits. July and August are busiest. The bivacco fills quickly on weekends. Bring headtorch, first aid kit, and emergency supplies. The ridge can be dangerous in thunderstorms—do not stay in the hut during lightning.
This is a small bivacco (emergency shelter) managed by CAI Desio, with space for roughly 20 people in simple dormitory conditions. There are no services—no food, no water, no heating. Bring sleeping bag, food, and stove fuel. The shelter has a roof and walls but little else. It functions year-round, though winter access requires mountain skills and equipment. Come prepared for self-sufficiency. Climbers use it as a base for peaks in the Pizzo Coca massif and as a transit point on ridge traverses.
Book ahead with CAI Desio to confirm current conditions and availability, especially for winter visits. July and August are busiest. The bivacco fills quickly on weekends. Bring headtorch, first aid kit, and emergency supplies. The ridge can be dangerous in thunderstorms—do not stay in the hut during lightning.
Frequently Asked Questions
No—bivaccos are unstaffed emergency shelters with first-come, first-served access; arrive early if weather is unstable to secure a spot.
June to October, depending on snow; check conditions before heading up, as the ridge can hold snow into July.
Hike 2–3 hours from Rifugio Pizzo Coca via marked paths across alpine meadows and scree to the 2,598m ridge between Pizzo Coca and Pizzo Palù.
Bivaccos are basic shelters with mattresses and no services—bring your own sleeping bag, food, water, and a stove; there's no guardian or meals.
No—you need solid scrambling skills, sure-footedness on exposed terrain, and experience reading maps; this is for mountaineers comfortable on alpine ridges.
Quick Facts
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