Refuge Cassana

Rifugio Cassana sits at 2,601m in the Albula Alps, in the Prättigau valley region of Graubünden. The standard approach is from Schönegg, a 2-hour hike gaining 800m vertically. Alternative routes exist from the Schanfigg valley if you're coming from the east. The hut sits on the ridge between Pizol and Säntis massifs, making it a solid waypoint for multi-day traverses in this less-crowded corner of eastern Switzerland.

The hut is managed by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) and has around 30 beds across mixed dormitories and a handful of double rooms. Meals are available year-round: simple dinners, breakfasts, and packed lunches. Water and electricity are basic but reliable. The hut stays open throughout the year, though it's less busy November through April when winter conditions can lock in the high approaches. Summer (July–August) brings reliable weather and established trails.

Book directly with the hut at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Shoulder seasons (June, September, early October) rarely fill up. Expect to pay around 45 CHF per night for a dorm bed, with meals extra. The hut accepts phone, email, and online booking. Check conditions with the warden before arriving in winter—access can be dicey depending on snow depth and avalanche risk.