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Bivacco Tito Zilioli, Arquata del Tronto

Bivacco Tito Zilioli, Arquata del Tronto

Type
Bivouac or unstaffed hut
Municipality
Sella delle CiauleArquata del Tronto (AP)
Elevation
2,253 m
Website
rifugiozilioli.it

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The Bivacco Tito Zilioli, in Arquata del Tronto, stands at the Sella delle Ciaule at about 2,240 m, in the amphitheater that Monte Vettore forms with Cima del Redentore. It is an unstaffed bivouac owned by the Ascoli Piceno section of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club), named after a mountaineer from Ascoli. The old building from 1960 was made unusable by the 2016 earthquake. The current bivouac opened on August 1, 2021: it is built of x-lam (cross-laminated timber) panels with metal cladding.

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Bivacco Tito Zilioli in Arquata del Tronto: location

The bivouac is at the Sella delle Ciaule, on Monte Vettore, between Cima del Redentore and the Vettore itself, the highest peak in the Sibillini Mountains. It is reached on foot from Forca di Presta, with about 700 m of elevation gain. For a guided outing on the same stretch, allow 2-3 hours of walking.

The area is exposed to wind. In winter the climb to the Vettore from here is a mountaineering route and requires an ice axe and crampons. Check the weather before setting off.

Bivacco Tito Zilioli in Arquata del Tronto: services

The Tito Zilioli has no manager. One section is always open and serves as an emergency room: it has four beds, with no blankets or mattresses. The other, closed section is used with keys and by reservation, which only a CAI member can make.

Anyone planning to spend the night must bring everything: water, food and sleeping gear. The emergency room and the lower part of the closed section are under video surveillance, to limit damage and repair it quickly. Other options are on the page about where to stay in Arquata del Tronto.

Bivacco Tito Zilioli in Arquata del Tronto: what to see nearby

From the Sella delle Ciaule you can climb Monte Vettore (2,476 m) or follow the ridge toward Cima del Redentore (2,448 m), passing Punta di Prato Pulito and Cima del Lago (2,422 m). Beyond the saddle, Pizzo del Diavolo comes into view. Lago di Pilato lies on the other side, at 1,941 m.

Along the climb from Forca di Presta, past the Vettoretto, a small cross commemorates Tito Zilioli.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to the Bivacco Tito Zilioli?

The bivouac is reached on foot from Forca di Presta, in the municipality of Arquata del Tronto. The elevation gain is about 700 m, and a guided climb takes 2-3 hours. The route arrives at the Sella delle Ciaule, at about 2,240 m, below Monte Vettore.

Is the Bivacco Tito Zilioli open?

One section of the bivouac is always open and serves as an emergency room. The other, closed section can be used with keys and by reservation. The old shelter had been unusable since 2016 because of the earthquake. The current structure opened in 2021.

What do you need to sleep at the Bivacco Tito Zilioli?

The bivouac is unstaffed, so you need to bring water, food and everything required for the night. The climb from Forca di Presta means carrying loaded packs, with about 700 m of elevation gain. In winter an ice axe and crampons are also needed.

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