Bivacco Val Loga (ex Cecchini)

Bivacco Val Loga sits at 2,772m in the Splügen valley, deep in the Graubünden Alps. Reach it from the village of Splügen (1,457m) via the Val Loga, a steep valley that climbs steadily northeast. The hut takes 4 to 4.5 hours on foot from Splügen. The path is well-marked but demands fitness and sure-footedness, especially over loose scree in the upper section. This is a bivouac hut, not a staffed hospice: a simple shelter maintained by CAI Valle Splügen for climbers and hikers crossing the high terrain.
The hut has 9 beds arranged in a single dormitory room with basic mattresses and blankets. There is no staffed service, no meals, and no running water. You must bring all food and drink. The shelter offers protection from weather and includes a small wood stove for warmth. The hut operates year-round, though winter access is difficult and requires alpine judgment. It is best used as a waypoint for multi-day traverses or climbs in the region, not as a destination in itself.
Book in advance through CAI Valle Splügen or the Splügen tourist office. The hut fills on weekends during July and August, and during the climbing season in June and September. Expect to pay a modest donation or membership fee to access. Bring a headtorch, warm layers, and expect an alpine experience: this is a shelter for self-reliant mountaineers, not a mountain hotel.