Becherhaus - Rifugio Gino Biasi al Bicchiere
4.3About
Becherhaus sits at 3,195m on the Zillertal crest between Austria and Italy. Reach it from Mayrhofen in the Zillertal (Austrian side) in 5–6 hours via the Zamser Grund and Zemmschlucht gorge, or from the Italian side via Fondo in Val di Sole in 6–7 hours. The hut marks the junction of major ridge trails and serves as a base for climbs on Hochfeiler, Wilder Freiger, and the Zillertal high routes.
The hut sleeps 45 guests in mixed and private rooms with basic facilities. Half-board is standard; the kitchen handles vegetarian meals and packed lunches on request. Water comes from snowmelt and mountain springs. The hut opens mid-June to late September, depending on snow conditions at altitude. It operates year-round for winter mountaineers with prior arrangement, though staffing is irregular in off-season.
Book directly by phone or email 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly with Austrian and Italian hikers tackling the Zillertal ridge traverse. Off-season (June, early July, September) has shorter lead times. Single nights are possible midweek but expect crowding on weekends. Confirm current access and conditions before departure, as high-altitude weather changes rapidly.
The hut sleeps 45 guests in mixed and private rooms with basic facilities. Half-board is standard; the kitchen handles vegetarian meals and packed lunches on request. Water comes from snowmelt and mountain springs. The hut opens mid-June to late September, depending on snow conditions at altitude. It operates year-round for winter mountaineers with prior arrangement, though staffing is irregular in off-season.
Book directly by phone or email 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly with Austrian and Italian hikers tackling the Zillertal ridge traverse. Off-season (June, early July, September) has shorter lead times. Single nights are possible midweek but expect crowding on weekends. Confirm current access and conditions before departure, as high-altitude weather changes rapidly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends, especially July–August; mid-week slots fill less quickly. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September for summer hiking and mountaineering; exact dates depend on snow conditions at 3,195m. Confirm current status with the hut before planning.
From Austria (Mayrhofen): 5–6 hours via Zamser Grund and Zemmschlucht gorge. From Italy (Fondo, Val di Sole): 6–7 hours. Both are well-marked ridge approaches.
Sleeps 45 in mixed and private rooms with basic facilities; half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard. Expect mountain-hut standards—no showers, but washbasins available.
No—at 3,195m on an exposed ridge with 5–7 hour approaches, it's for fit hikers and mountaineers only. The hut is a working base for Hochfeiler and Zillertal high-route climbs, not a beginner destination.
Location
46.9609, 11.1923
HutLists Score
4.3
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
- Jun-Sep
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0472 656 377
- Website
- https://www.becherhaus.it/
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