Bivacco Donato Zeni, Mountain shelter in San Giovanni di Fassa, Italy.
Description
Bivacco Donato Zeni is a metal shelter located at 2,100 meters (6,890 feet) elevation in the Dolomites. This small refuge offers basic sleeping spaces for a handful of climbers passing through the area.
History
The shelter was built in 1970 by the Club Alpino Accademico Italiano. It was named after Doctor Donato Zeni, who died during a climbing expedition in 1965.
Culture
The shelter serves as a meeting place for climbers exploring the mountains in this region. It represents the tradition of simple, practical mountain hospitality in the Italian Alps.
Practical
Access is gained from Val Vallaccia by following mountain trails 615 and 624 through Forcella Vallaccia at 2,468 meters (8,097 feet). You need solid hiking boots and mountain experience, as the route involves steep and exposed sections.
Did you know?
The shelter sits at a junction of climbing routes leading to several nearby summits like Punta Vallaccia, Cima Undici, and others. This central location makes it a useful base for exploring multiple peaks in the group.
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