Bivouac Felice Giordano, Mountain shelter in Aosta Valley, Italy
Description
Bivouac Felice Giordano sits at 4167 meters on Balmenhorn peak within the Monte Rosa range and sleeps about six mountaineers. The shelter contains mattresses, blankets, gas stoves, and an emergency radio system to support climbers on difficult high-altitude routes.
History
The shelter was established in 1985 as a memorial to mountain guide Felice Giordano, who died in the mountains in 1968. The site traces its origins to military structures built during World War I in this high Alpine region.
Culture
The shelter is named after a respected mountain guide and reflects how the Alpine community honors those who devoted their lives to mountaineering. Visitors experience how personal stories become part of the landscape when these places serve as memorials to climbers.
Practical
Access requires proper mountaineering equipment and experience with glacier walking and high-altitude routes. The approach starts from Rifugio Gnifetti, and visitors should be prepared for harsh conditions and extreme elevation.
Did you know?
A bronze religious statue stands at the nearby summit, linking spirituality with climbing tradition at this elevation. This monument shows how mountaineers in this region connect faith and the natural world.
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