Capanna Corno Gries – The Alpine spaceship

Overview

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Bedretto

Ticino

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Contact

Corno Gries Hütte SAC
6781 Bedretto
Phone +41 (0)91 869 11 29
corno-gries.ch

Intro

The ideal starting point for mountain hikes, skiing and mountain bike tours in Ticino

Description

The Corno Gries Hut SAC is in a beautiful location in Val Corno at 2,338 metres up. The fastest way to reach it is from Alpe Cruina (1 hour) on the Nufenen mountain pass road, which is easily accessible by public transport and car. All 46 beds are equipped with duvets. During the day, there is a small but charming menu that includes Ticino specialities, as well as a delicious buffet with homemade cakes.

Opening times:
Winter: End of February – end of April
Summer: End of June – mid-October

Circular hike from All’Acqua
All’Acqua – San Giacomo – Corno Gries Hut – Alpe di Cruina – All’Acqua
Rating: T2
Hiking time: 5 ¼ hrs

Hut crossings
Capanna Piansecco – 3 hrs
Rifugio Maria Luisa (I) – 3 hrs
Rifugio Città di Busto (I) – 3 hrs
Rifugio Cesare Mores (I) – 3 ½ hrs
Capanna Basòdino – 5 hrs
Rifugio Margaroli (I) – 5 ½ hrs
Capanna Cristallina via hiking trail with new via ferrata passage (T6) – approx. 6–7 hours