This round tour in the Lagorai includes three bivouacs, two lakes, and a moderate summit. It is a walk-up route that does not require special equipment. Keep reading.
35 Austrian Bivouac Shelters: Interactive Map
Here you have my interactive map with 35 bivouac shelters in the Austrian Alps, all with coordinates and external links for more detailed information.
461 Bivouac Shelters in Italian Alps: Interactive Map
There are hundreds of bivouacs and similar free shelters in different styles across the Italian Alps. But they appear under many names, scattered across vast terrain, often poorly mapped, sometimes not mapped at all.
A Night in a Mountain Bivouac: What Is It Really Like?
Recently, there were lively discussions in online groups about sleeping in mountain bivouacs, and I have jumped into a few myself. This inspired me to create this comprehensive guide for anyone curious about experiencing a night in a bivouac for the first time.
How to Use Bivouacs in the Alps & What to Expect
There are hundreds of bivouacs and shelters of various types throughout the Alps where you can sleep for free. The majority of them are in the Italian Alps. Here you can read how to use them and what to expect.




