The first high-tech haven in the Alps on the slopes of Mont Blanc: the Gervasutti

on Friday 6 May 2011
by Federico Casnati

RAI TGR: Completamento del Rifugio Gervasutti

After months of planning and work has been installed the latest module that will compose the new Gervasutti bivouac on Mount Blanc, the first high-tech haven in the Alps, the design of which was attended by many companies.

It was in fact completed in the last few days installing the new shelter Gervasutti, owned by CAI of Turin, located on the glacier Freboudze, under the majestic eastern face of the Grandes Jorasses Mont Blanc, the historic hut Just Gervasutti, always port for all mountaineers, has been an innovative restructuring that has involved many partners and certain brands always serve the fans of the outdoor world.

Collects visitors in an environment with comfort, safety and environment is the first high-tech haven in the Alps, built with a revolutionary system of modular housing and eco-friendly.

The new shelter will have the 'power with a series of photovoltaic units equipped with the latest generation of batteries located under the floor, to help meet basic needs: lighting, cooking food, call for help. Seem to be in front and inside of a submarine, the rooms will be equipped with door and very rational, will also feature a sensor to trigger a change of air or meccanizzat, ensuring clean air and even without opening new windows.
The finishes of the walls are eco-friendly and birch. The upholstered parts of the camp are now fireproof, waterproof and antibacterial.

The project also participated in the Swiss Gore who, working in collaboration with CAI Torino, the University of Subsection CAI and the School of touring SUCAI, recovered to the values â€‹â€‹and objectives that have always characterized his work and his search for products increasingly sophisticated. Has provided the technology, skills and all the latest passion of more than 50 years of experience in offering levels of resistance and isolation of the entire structure, protecting the system because of environmental circumstances through the use of its tissues membranes and famous throughout the world.

You just have to go to Lavachey walking 4 hours with an experienced guide to reach 2835 meters above sea level of the refuge.

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