Sardonahütte SAC – Alpine Hut in the UNESCO Sardona Tectonic Arena
The Sardonahütte SAC is a remarkable alpine hut located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, on the border between the cantons of Glarus and St. Gallen.
Panixerpasshütte – Remote Stage Hut & Historic Alpine Crossing
The Panixerpasshütte is a remote mountain hut located at the historic Panixer Pass, on the border between the Glarus Alps and Graubünden. Closely associated with one of Switzerland’s most famous winter crossings—General Suvorov’s army in 1799—the hut functions today as a stage hut for experienced alpine hikers undertaking long, committing traverses.
Muttseehütte SAC – Modern Alpine Hut & High-Route Stage in the Glarus Alps
The Muttseehütte SAC is a modern, architecturally distinctive alpine hut located high above Linthal in the Glarus Alps, near the Muttsee reservoir. Positioned on a key alpine axis, it serves primarily as a stage hut for high-alpine hiking and long-distance routes, notably as a cornerstone of the Via Alpina (Green Trail).
Murgseehütte – Alpine Hut & Murgsee Lakes Hiking Base
The Murgseehütte is a scenic mountain hut located above the Murgsee lakes, on the border region between the Glarus Alps and Eastern Switzerland. Surrounded by alpine lakes, meadows, and rugged limestone slopes, it serves primarily as an alpine hiking destination and stage hut, popular for its dramatic setting and relatively accessible routes.
Martinsmadhütte SAC – Remote Alpine Hut & Kärpf High-Plateau Base
The Martinsmadhütte SAC is a remote and characterful alpine hut situated in the heart of the Kärpf region of the Glarus Alps, one of Switzerland’s oldest wildlife protection areas.
Leglerhütte SAC – Remote Alpine Hut & Kärpf Hiking Base
The Leglerhütte SAC is a remote and atmospheric alpine hut located deep in the Glarus Alps, near the historic Kärpf wildlife reserve—one of Europe’s oldest protected areas.
Tanzbodenhütte – Traditional Mountain Hut & Churfirsten Hiking Base (Corrected)
The Tanzbodenhütte is a traditional mountain hut located above the Toggenburg valley, on the pre-alpine slopes of the Churfirsten range in Eastern Switzerland. With its modest altitude and open terrain, it functions primarily as an accessible hiking destination and stage hut, ideal for relaxed alpine walks, short overnights, and family-friendly mountain outings (with experience).
Pfälzerhütte – High Alpine Hut & Naafkopf Hiking Base
The Pfälzerhütte is a well-known alpine hut located high in the Liechtenstein Alps, close to the tri-border area between Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Austria. Set beneath the Naafkopf (2,571 m), it functions as a classic stage hut for alpine hiking and long-distance traverses, and is one of the most important huts in Liechtenstein’s mountain network.
Cabane de Bounavaux – Traditional Alpine Hut & Vaud Alps Hiking Base
The Cabane de Bounavaux is a small, traditional mountain hut set in the Vaud Alps, in a quiet pastoral landscape of forests, alpine meadows, and limestone ridges. Discreet and non-commercial in spirit, it functions mainly as an alpine hiking base and overnight stop on classic local routes rather than as a technical mountaineering refuge.
Cabane de l'Oberegg – Alpine Hut & Valais Hiking Base
The Cabane de l'Oberegg is a traditional mountain hut located in the Valais Alps, set above forested slopes and open alpine pastures. Quiet and non-commercial in character, it functions primarily as an alpine hiking base and stage hut for classic mountain walks and short multi-day itineraries.
Cabane de Jaman – Alpine Hut & Dent de Jaman Hiking Base
The Cabane de Jaman is a welcoming mountain hut located above Montreux, in the Vaud Alps, near the Dent de Jaman. Set on open alpine terrain with panoramic views over Lake Geneva, it serves primarily as an accessible hiking base and stage hut.
Windgällenhütte AACZ – High-Alpine Hut & Windgällen Massif Base
The Windgällenhütte AACZ is a classic high-alpine hut located above the Maderanertal in the Canton of Uri, at the foot of the dramatic Gross Windgällen massif. Managed by the Academic Alpine Club of Zurich (AACZ), it is known for its serious terrain, steep approaches, and focused mountaineering atmosphere.
Voralphütte SAC – Alpine Hut & Glarus Alps Hiking Base
The Voralphütte SAC is a traditional alpine hut located in the Glarus Alps, above the Linthal region. Set in open alpine terrain with impressive views of surrounding limestone peaks and grassy basins, it functions primarily as a base for alpine hiking, scrambling, and multi-day traverses, rather than technical glacier mountaineering.
Vermigelhütte SAC – Alpine Hut & Gotthard Crossing Base
The Vermigelhütte SAC is a classic and historically significant alpine hut located near the Gotthard Pass, close to the watershed between Uri and Ticino. Positioned on an important alpine corridor, it functions primarily as a stage hut for long-distance trekking, alpine hiking, and classic transalpine crossings, rather than as a technical mountaineering base.
Treschhütte SAC – Alpine Hut & Maderanertal Hiking Base
The Treschhütte SAC is a traditional alpine hut located high above the Maderanertal in the Canton of Uri, in a landscape shaped by steep valleys, waterfalls, and dramatic rock walls.
Tierberglihütte SAC – High-Alpine Hut & Steingletscher Traverse Base
The Tierberglihütte SAC is a classic high-alpine hut dramatically positioned above the Steingletscher, near the Susten Pass, on the Bern–Uri border. Known for its commanding glacier views and strategic placement, it serves primarily as a base for glacier ascents, high-alpine traverses, and ski mountaineering.
Sustlihütte SAC – High-Alpine Hut & Susten Granite Base
The Sustlihütte SAC is a renowned high-alpine hut located above the Susten Pass, near the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. Set in a dramatic granite landscape with glaciers and steep ridges, it is best known as a base for alpine rock climbing, glacier ascents, and ski mountaineering.
Spannorthütte SAC – High-Alpine Hut & Spannort Glacier Base
The Spannorthütte SAC is a compact high-alpine hut located high above the Engelberg valley, beneath the striking peaks of the Gross Spannort and Chli Spannort. Set in a rugged, glaciated environment, it functions primarily as a base for glacier ascents, alpine climbing, and ski mountaineering, rather than classic hiking.
Sidelenhütte SAC – High-Alpine Hut & Glacier Traverse Base
The Sidelenhütte SAC is a compact high-alpine hut dramatically positioned above the Sidelengletscher, overlooking the Göscheneralp in the Canton of Uri. More serious and technical than nearby hiking huts, it functions primarily as a glacier base and traverse hub for alpinists and ski tourers moving through the Central Alps and the Gotthard region.
Salbitschijenbiwak SAC – High-Alpine Bivouac & Salbitschijen Ridge Base
The Salbitschijenbiwak SAC is a small and exposed high-alpine bivouac located high above Gadmen, directly beneath the spectacular ridges of the Salbitschijen. Positioned well above the Salbithütte, it is designed exclusively for experienced alpinists and climbers tackling long ridge traverses and committing granite routes.
