Alp Gamchi
3.1
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
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About
Alp Gamchi sits at 1,850m in the Bernese Oberland, a working alpine farm offering simple accommodation to hikers. Reach it from Grindelwald in roughly 2.5 hours on foot—head south through Grund, then climb steadily via the Alpiglen path. The terrain is clear and well-marked, gaining about 800m of elevation. You can also approach from Eiger via Alpiglen, though that's steeper. In winter, snow often makes the route impassable.
The hut is small and unpretentious, sleeping around 12 people in dormitory-style rooms. Meals are basic but substantial: dinner is typically cheese fondue, raclette, or similar mountain fare, and breakfast is included. There's no shower (this is a working farm, not a hotel), though you can wash with cold water. The hut opens May through October, depending on snow conditions. They serve food from roughly 5pm onward, so plan your arrival accordingly.
Call ahead to book—phone contact is essential, especially for weekends and July-August. Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for summer Saturdays. The hut is cash-only for payment. It's popular with families and casual day-hikers extending their route, so expect company on fine weather weekends. This is not a refuge for solitude, but rather a genuine working farm where you eat what the owners cook.
The hut is small and unpretentious, sleeping around 12 people in dormitory-style rooms. Meals are basic but substantial: dinner is typically cheese fondue, raclette, or similar mountain fare, and breakfast is included. There's no shower (this is a working farm, not a hotel), though you can wash with cold water. The hut opens May through October, depending on snow conditions. They serve food from roughly 5pm onward, so plan your arrival accordingly.
Call ahead to book—phone contact is essential, especially for weekends and July-August. Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for summer Saturdays. The hut is cash-only for payment. It's popular with families and casual day-hikers extending their route, so expect company on fine weather weekends. This is not a refuge for solitude, but rather a genuine working farm where you eat what the owners cook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—there are only around 12 beds, so book at least a few weeks before your visit, especially in July and August.
Open roughly June to October; snow closes the route in winter, so confirm current conditions before heading up.
From Grindelwald, head south through Grund and climb via the Alpiglen path for 2.5 hours; you'll gain about 800m on a clear, marked trail.
Alp Gamchi is a working farm offering simple dormitory beds and meals—expect basic accommodation rather than modern amenities.
Yes, if you're fit enough for 2.5 hours and 800m of steady climbing; the route is well-marked, though it's not flat terrain.
Location
46.5303, 7.7874
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- Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
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- +41336762457
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