Capanna Basodino (Robiei) CAS – Alpine Hut & Robiei Hiking Base

The Capanna Basodino (Robiei) CAS is an alpine hut located above Robiei, in the upper Val Bavona (Canton of Ticino). With efficient access via mountain infrastructure and a setting amid reservoirs and granite terrain, it serves as a stage hut for alpine hiking and as a starting point for higher objectives, while remaining approachable for strong hikers.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Robiei / Val Bavona, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland

  • Altitude: 1,856 m

  • Type: Serviced CAS alpine hut (with winter room)

  • Capacity: Approx. 60–70 sleeping places

  • Season:

    • Guarded: usually late June to mid-September

    • Spring access for ski touring (conditions dependent)

    • Winter room: accessible outside the guarded season

  • Managed by: Swiss Alpine Club (CAS)

• Access & Approaches

  Access is efficient and suitable for fit hikers.

  • Main approach:

    • Cable car to Robiei, followed by an alpine hike

  • Hiking time: ~2–3 hours from Robiei

  • Elevation gain: ~300–500 m

  • Terrain: Alpine paths, rocky sections, snowfields early season

  • Difficulty: T2–T3

  Higher alpine objectives beyond the hut may require additional equipment.

• Facilities & Comfort

  Well-equipped and comfortable by CAS standards.

  • Dormitories with mattresses and blankets

  • Half-board meals during guarded season

  • Managed drinking water supply

  • Indoor toilets

  • Electricity and lighting

  The winter room is functional and frequently used by off-season visitors.

• Food & Atmosphere

  Relaxed yet route-oriented.

  • Substantial alpine meals

  • Mixed clientele: hikers, ski tourers, and mountaineers

  • Calm evenings with planning for next-day routes

• Routes & Alpine Context

  The Capanna Basodino is well placed for:

  • Alpine hiking around Robiei and reservoir landscapes

  • Approaches toward higher alpine routes in the Basodino massif (conditions permitting)

  • Spring ski touring itineraries

  • Linking stages to neighboring valleys and huts

• When to Go

  • Summer: July–September

  • Spring: Ski touring (snow-dependent)

  • Main risks: Weather changes, early/late-season snow

• Who Is This Hut For

  • Strong alpine hikers

  • Ski tourers

  • Parties preparing higher objectives

  • Visitors seeking an accessible base in high-mountain scenery

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At 1,856 m, the Capanna Basodino (Robiei) CAS offers high-alpine scenery with efficient access, making it an excellent hub for staged itineraries in Ticino. It balances comfort and connectivity with proximity to serious terrain—ideal for hikers and alpinists planning progressive routes.