Bivacco Curciusa
1.5About
Bivacco Curciusa sits at 2,400m in the remote upper Prättigau region of Graubünden. Reach it via the village of Schlappin, where a rough road ends near Sappünerbach. From there, allow 3–4 hours on foot through alpine meadows and scree to the hut. The approach is steep and exposed in places; scrambling experience helps. This is a serious approach, not a casual afternoon walk. Snow blocks the route from November through May.
The bivacco is a small, unstaffed shelter with 11 beds in tight quarters. You'll find drinking water from a nearby spring. Bring all food and fuel—there's no guardian, no hot meals, no cooking facilities beyond your stove. It's basic mountain shelter, not a service hut. The hut sits on the border zone between the Appenzell Alps and the Säntis region, useful for traverses or as a high camp for mountaineering objectives in the area.
The bivacco operates year-round in theory, but practical access is summer and early autumn only. Reserve ahead through the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) or contact the Appenzell Alps section directly—exact procedures vary. Bring a headtorch, navigation skills, and expect to be self-sufficient. This hut suits experienced alpinists planning technical work, not hikers seeking comfort.
The bivacco is a small, unstaffed shelter with 11 beds in tight quarters. You'll find drinking water from a nearby spring. Bring all food and fuel—there's no guardian, no hot meals, no cooking facilities beyond your stove. It's basic mountain shelter, not a service hut. The hut sits on the border zone between the Appenzell Alps and the Säntis region, useful for traverses or as a high camp for mountaineering objectives in the area.
The bivacco operates year-round in theory, but practical access is summer and early autumn only. Reserve ahead through the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) or contact the Appenzell Alps section directly—exact procedures vary. Bring a headtorch, navigation skills, and expect to be self-sufficient. This hut suits experienced alpinists planning technical work, not hikers seeking comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly or through alpine-huts.com; as an unstaffed bivacco with 11 beds, advance booking is essential and availability is limited.
Accessible June through October; snow closes the approach from November to May.
Drive to Schlappin village, park where the rough road ends near Sappünerbach, then hike 3–4 hours steeply uphill through alpine meadows and scree to 2,400m; scrambling experience required.
Unstaffed shelter with 11 beds in close quarters and drinking water; bring your own food, stove, and sleeping bag.
No—the steep, exposed approach with scrambling and tight communal quarters make this a hut for experienced alpinists only, not beginners or families.
Location
46.4591, 9.2440
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 11
Facilities
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://curciusa.herokuapp.com
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