Alp Grüm
2.5
Graubuenden, Switzerland
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Alp Grüm sits at 2,091m in the Albula Valley, roughly midway between Preda and Cavaglia on the Albula-Bernina railway line. Most hikers reach it on foot from Preda (1,798m) in 1.5 hours via a well-marked trail through larch forest. The hut also sits on the Bernina hiking route, making it a natural stop on longer valley traverses. Access is straightforward year-round on good paths, though snow covers the area from November through April.
The hut is a simple, working mountain dairy with basic accommodation. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory rooms with mattresses and blankets. Meals focus on hearty local food—the hut makes its own cheese and butter and serves mountain classics like älplermagronen and simple soups. There's no shower or mobile signal. The restaurant is open to day hikers, making it a popular lunch stop for anyone hiking the Albula-Bernina corridor. Water comes from a mountain spring. The hut operates year-round but is quietest from November to March.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least a week ahead during peak season (June to September). July and August are predictably busy; aim to arrive by midday if you're hiking up from Preda. Winter visits require advance notice since staffing is minimal. The hut can be reached from the Cavaglia side as well, making it a flexible rest point on longer mountain itineraries.
The hut is a simple, working mountain dairy with basic accommodation. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory rooms with mattresses and blankets. Meals focus on hearty local food—the hut makes its own cheese and butter and serves mountain classics like älplermagronen and simple soups. There's no shower or mobile signal. The restaurant is open to day hikers, making it a popular lunch stop for anyone hiking the Albula-Bernina corridor. Water comes from a mountain spring. The hut operates year-round but is quietest from November to March.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least a week ahead during peak season (June to September). July and August are predictably busy; aim to arrive by midday if you're hiking up from Preda. Winter visits require advance notice since staffing is minimal. The hut can be reached from the Cavaglia side as well, making it a flexible rest point on longer mountain itineraries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier booking isn't usually necessary outside peak season.
Alp Grüm is open year-round as a working dairy, but hiking access is best from May to October when snow clears the trails.
Hike from Preda (1,798m) in 1.5 hours via a marked trail through larch forest to reach the hut at 2,091m.
Simple mountain dairy with basic beds and hearty meals; expect rustic Alpine fare rather than luxury.
Yes—the 1.5-hour hike from Preda is moderate and well-marked, making it good for people new to mountain hiking.
Location
46.3745, 10.0312
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