Bivacco Valentino Belloni

Bivacco Valentino Belloni stands at 2490m in the Valais Alps, accessible via the Val d'Ayas approach from the north. The hut sits on the eastern flank of Monte Rosa's vast massif, serving as a base for climbs and traverses in this high, remote terrain. Reach it in 4–5 hours from Champoluc by following the Sentiero Walser path through pasture and rocky ground to the hut's small stone shelter. The final approach gains roughly 800m elevation and becomes steeper as you near the hut.

This is a working bivacco (emergency shelter), not a staffed mountain hut. It provides basic shelter with 9 beds in a single dormitory room, a small stove, and limited cooking facilities. Water must be collected from nearby snowmelt or springs—check availability before arrival, especially early and late season. There is no guardian, no meals, and no reliable electricity. The hut remains open year-round for emergency use, though winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Summer climbing season (June–September) sees the most traffic.

Contact the CAI Sezione Gallarate directly to confirm current condition and access. There is no formal booking system; treat this as a first-come, first-served emergency shelter. Bring a sleeping bag, food, stove fuel, and water purification tablets. The hut fills quickly during good weather weekends in July and August—arrive early or plan a weekday visit. Respect the shelter's minimal infrastructure and leave no waste.