Refuge Madonna della Neve

Rifugio Madonna della Neve sits at 1,595m in the Ticino Alps, accessible from the Val Verzasca. The hut serves as a base for day hikes and multi-day traverses across the southern Swiss Alps. Access from Sonogno (the valley settlement) takes roughly 2 hours on a marked trail. The hut's location makes it a natural stopping point between the lower valleys and higher peaks in the region. Winter access depends on snow conditions and is not reliable.
The refuge has 25 beds across simple shared rooms. Meals are available on request—contact ahead to arrange dinner and breakfast. Flush toilets provide basic comfort. The hut operates year-round but gets minimal winter use; confirm availability before visiting outside summer months. Staff manage the hut seasonally, so advance notice is essential regardless of season.
Book by email or phone well ahead, particularly for weekends and July–August. The hut fills regularly despite its modest size and remote location. Single nights are possible but less common than multi-night bookings. Expect to pay standard SAC/CAS member rates if affiliated; non-members pay a small supplement. Confirm the current contact details on alpine-huts.com before planning your trip, as mountain hut details change seasonally.