Bivacco Rivolta

Bivacco Rivolta sits at 2,899m on the border between Valais and Uri, in the heart of the Gotthard massif. Reach it from Guttannen (Uri side) via the Guttannen Tal and Sustli Pass, a 4–5 hour approach gaining roughly 1,500m. From the Rhône Valley (Valais side), ascend from Gletsch via the Grimsel Pass area, adding another hour to the journey. The hut stands on a high rocky shoulder offering direct access to traverses across the Gotthard range and approaches to peaks like Tieralpstock and Scheckhorn. Winter access requires winter mountaineering skills and proper avalanche assessment.
Bivacco Rivolta is a small, unguarded mountain shelter operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC/CAS). It provides basic sleeping space for roughly 8–12 people on a first-come, first-served basis with no meals or services provided. Bring your own sleeping bag, mat, and food. Water comes from snowmelt or nearby streams; treat it or bring purification tablets. The hut is typically open from June through September, though conditions vary year to year. Winter use is possible but demands full winter mountaineering experience and self-sufficiency.
Register your visit with local mountain rescue authorities before heading up. Check current conditions with the Gotthard region Alpine clubs or the SAC office in Bern. The hut fills quickly during fair-weather weekends in July and August—arrive early in the day or plan a midweek visit. Bring a headtorch, first aid kit, and emergency communication device (satellite messenger or mobile repeater).