Bivouac Mario Balzola

The place

Sleeping places planned: 4 Places on mattress: 4 The east face below the bivouac is prone to rockfall; indeed, recent collapses can be seen, so the greatest caution is needed on this approach face to the bivouac. Bivouac set at the Col des Clochettes between the Grivoletta and the Grivola NE ridge. Access from the Val de Cogne, from Cretaz or Buthier via path N°25; you first reach the place known as Les Ors Dessus. Shortly after, a fork to the right leads to the Cabane du Parc (water point); a short descent brings you into the Vallon de Pousset, which leads to the Col du Pousset (3200m), several water points; on the right you leave the path that leads to the Punta Pousset. From the Col Pousset, descend onto the Trayo glacier, a section secured by a cable, cross the flat glacier to reach the climb up the face below the bivouac. C.A.I Torino. Official website: https://www.caitorino.it/rifugi/balzola/