Nuovo Bivacco delle Guide “Beniamino Farello"

Nuovo Bivacco delle Guide "Beniamino Farello" sits at 2447m on the south side of Val d'Ayas in Valais. Reach it from Champoluc via the Sella and Colle delle Guide—allow 3 to 4 hours of steady hiking. The approach gains 1000m of elevation through alpine terrain. This is a working base for guides tackling Mont-Rose massif objectives and technical rock routes across the Ayas valley.

The bivacco is a small emergency shelter rather than a staffed mountain hut. It provides basic roof-and-walls protection for 4–6 people maximum. There's no food service, no water supply, and no heating. Bring everything: water, stove fuel, food, sleeping bag, mat. The structure stands year-round but weather dominates usability. Winter and early spring access is often blocked by snow and avalanche risk. Summer (June through September) offers reliable passage, though afternoon thunderstorms are common. Plan to arrive before midday.

This site works best as a staging point for one-night stays before early alpine starts, or as an emergency refuge during a longer valley traverse. Don't expect comfort. Solitude and position above the inhabited valley are genuine. Contact local Champoluc mountain guides if you need current conditions or route advice before heading up. Regional SAC sections sometimes coordinate maintenance, but verify the shelter's status locally before committing to a planned stay.