Capanna Sasc Furä CAS – Remote Alpine Hut & Bregaglia Traverses Base

The Capanna Sasc Furä CAS is a small, remote alpine hut located high above the Val Bregaglia, in the Canton of Graubünden. Set in a rugged, rocky landscape typical of the Bregaglia Alps, it serves primarily as a stage hut for experienced alpine hikers and long-distance trekkers, with a strong emphasis on route continuity and isolation rather than comfort or technical mountaineering.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Val Bregaglia, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland

  • Altitude: 1,904 m

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

  • Capacity: Approx. 25–30 sleeping places

  • Season:

    • Guarded: typically late June to late September

    • Winter room: accessible outside the guarded season

  • Managed by: Swiss Alpine Club (CAS)

• Access & Approaches

  Approaches are alpine and physically demanding.

  • Main approaches:

    • From villages in the Val Bregaglia

  • Hiking time: ~4–5.5 hours (route-dependent)

  • Elevation gain: ~1,100–1,400 m

  • Terrain: Steep alpine paths, rocky sections, scree

  • Difficulty: T3–T4

  Sure-footedness, good fitness, and stable weather are essential.

• Facilities & Comfort

  Facilities are basic and oriented toward autonomy.

  • Dormitory-style sleeping with mattresses and blankets

  • Half-board meals during guarded season

  • Managed drinking water supply

  • Basic indoor toilets

  • Limited electricity

  The winter room is simple and intended for self-sufficient parties.

• Food & Atmosphere

  Quiet, isolated, and route-focused.

  • Simple, energy-oriented alpine meals

  • Clientele mainly composed of experienced hikers and traverse teams

  • Evenings are calm, often spent planning next-day stages

  Crowds are rare due to the long and steep approaches.

• Routes & Alpine Context

  The Capanna Sasc Furä is well suited for:

  • Alpine hiking in the Bregaglia Alps

  • Long traverses linking Val Bregaglia with neighboring valleys

  • Remote ridge and high-valley itineraries

  • Exploration of lesser-known Graubünden terrain

  It is not intended as a glacier base or technical climbing hut.

• When to Go

  • Best season: July to September

  • Conditions: Snow may linger early in the season

  • Main risks: Isolation, rapid weather changes, limited escape routes

  Careful planning is required.

• Who Is This Hut For

  • Experienced alpine hikers

  • Long-distance trekkers

  • Visitors seeking solitude and wild alpine landscapes

  • Not suitable for beginners or casual hut visitors

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At 1,904 m, the Capanna Sasc Furä CAS represents the raw, understated side of the Bregaglia Alps. Its isolation, demanding access, and quiet surroundings make it ideal for hikers who value effort, silence, and continuity of trail over altitude records or summit prestige.