Capanna Brogoldone – Traditional Alpine Hut & Upper Verzasca Hiking Base

The Capanna Brogoldone is a small, traditional mountain hut perched on high alpine pastures above the Val Verzasca (Canton of Ticino). Quiet and non-commercial in spirit, it serves primarily as an alpine hiking destination and stage hut, ideal for classic Ticino routes that emphasize landscape, solitude, and continuity rather than technical difficulty.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Upper Val Verzasca, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland

  • Altitude: ≈ 1,950–2,050 m

  • Type: Mountain hut / alpine chalet (non-SAC)

  • Capacity: Approx. 15–25 sleeping places

  • Season:

    • Guarded or open: typically June to October (weather-dependent)

  • Management: Local alpine association / cooperative

• Access & Approaches

  Access is classic alpine hiking, physically demanding but non-technical.

  • Main approaches: From villages in the Val Verzasca

  • Hiking time: ~3–4.5 hours (route-dependent)

  • Elevation gain: ~900–1,200 m

  • Terrain: Forest paths, alpine meadows, pastoral tracks

  • Difficulty: T2–T3

  No exposure, scrambling, or glacier travel is involved.

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• Facilities & Comfort

  Simple, authentic, and functional.

  • Dormitory-style sleeping with blankets

  • Meals and refreshments during guarded periods

  • Drinking water available

  • Basic toilets

  Comfort is modest and oriented toward hikers seeking authenticity.

• Food & Atmosphere

  Quiet, local, and welcoming.

  • Traditional Ticino mountain cuisine

  • Frequented by hikers and small trekking groups

  • Calm evenings with wide views over the Verzasca valley

• Routes & Alpine Context

  The Capanna Brogoldone is well suited for:

  • Alpine hiking in the upper Val Verzasca

  • Short multi-day trekking itineraries

  • Pastoral and cultural mountain walks

  • Scenic viewpoints over southern Alpine landscapes

  It is not intended for glacier travel or technical mountaineering.

• When to Go

  • Best season: June to September

  • Conditions: Generally stable; afternoon storms possible

  • Main risks: Wet trails, fog, sudden weather changes

• Who Is This Hut For

  • Alpine hikers

  • Trekking groups

  • Visitors seeking quiet, non-touristic mountain settings

  • Hikers interested in Ticino’s pastoral alpine culture

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At around 2,000 m, the Capanna Brogoldone embodies the intimate, pastoral character of the Verzasca Alps. Its long approaches, open scenery, and simple comfort make it ideal for hikers who value silence, landscape, and authenticity over altitude or technical challenge.