Bivacco Alpe di Strèm
1.0
1,930m
Graubuenden, Switzerland
About
Bivacco Alpe di Strèm sits at 1930m on the Alpe di Strèm plateau in the Prättigau valley, in the border region between Graubünden and the Appenzell Alps. Reach it from Selamatt (accessible by bus from Sargans station) by hiking 2 hours northeast across open meadows and past the larger Alpe di Strèm dairy farm. The final approach follows a rough track through alpine pasture. The hut is straightforward to find in settled terrain with good visibility, though navigation is trickier in fog.
This is a simple mountaineer's bivouac run by SAC. It offers basic shelter with bunk beds for around 12 people in a single dormitory room. There is no warden on-site. No meals are provided—bring your own food and water or melt snow. The hut has a wood stove for heating and a basic kitchen area. Opening runs broadly from May through October, though winter access is possible if you're equipped for snow travel and can navigate reliably.
Book well ahead for July and August; email the responsible SAC section (Säntis or Uri section manages this) directly to confirm current access and availability. A key exchange system allows entry outside the official season, but confirm arrangements beforehand. The hut's isolation and minimal facilities make it suitable for experienced alpinists and self-sufficient hikers only.
This is a simple mountaineer's bivouac run by SAC. It offers basic shelter with bunk beds for around 12 people in a single dormitory room. There is no warden on-site. No meals are provided—bring your own food and water or melt snow. The hut has a wood stove for heating and a basic kitchen area. Opening runs broadly from May through October, though winter access is possible if you're equipped for snow travel and can navigate reliably.
Book well ahead for July and August; email the responsible SAC section (Säntis or Uri section manages this) directly to confirm current access and availability. A key exchange system allows entry outside the official season, but confirm arrangements beforehand. The hut's isolation and minimal facilities make it suitable for experienced alpinists and self-sufficient hikers only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends; bivaccos have limited capacity and operate on a first-come basis.
Typically open June to October, though staffing varies—check ahead as bivaccos may have limited or self-service hours outside peak summer.
Take the bus from Sargans station to Selamatt, then hike 2 hours northeast across meadows past Alpe di Strèm dairy farm; the final section follows a rough track through alpine pasture.
As a bivacco, expect basic shelter with a few beds and emergency supplies; bring a sleeping bag and be self-sufficient for food and water.
No—the demanding access, exposed terrain, and self-service nature make it for experienced hikers and mountaineers only; fog can complicate navigation.
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