Cabin Buffalora

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Capanna Buffalora

2,078m Ticino, Switzerland
Demanding

About

Capanna Buffalora sits at 2,078m in the Ticino Alps, serving as a base for hiking in the Val Bregaglia and surrounding terrain. The hut is reached from the village of Soglio, a 2-hour walk gaining 700m through forest and meadow. Most hikers approach from the Bregaglia Valley via the trail past Cascata dell'Isalla. The location works well for day walks to Piz Badile or multi-day traverses across the southern Swiss Alps.
The SAC/ASAC-managed hut holds 30 beds in mixed dormitories. Evening meals and packed lunches are available; bring cash as card payments are limited. The hut has running water throughout, hot showers, and flush toilets—a comfort advantage over many alpine huts at this elevation. The building operates year-round, though check conditions before winter visits. Meals require advance notice; confirm when booking.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least two weeks ahead. July and August fill quickly; aim for three weeks notice during peak season. June and September offer better availability with pleasant weather. The hut is quiet mid-week outside high summer. Confirm meal arrangements when you book, as the kitchen depends on advance numbers. Payment is in cash (Swiss francs) unless prior arrangements are made.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for July and August; contact the hut directly by email or phone to check availability and make reservations.
Capanna Buffalora is staffed from June to October, though exact opening and closing dates vary by year—confirm with the hut before planning your trip.
Start from the village of Soglio in Val Bregaglia and follow the marked trail past Cascata dell'Isalla; the walk takes about 2 hours and gains 700m, making it a demanding approach.
The hut serves evening meals and breakfast, has flush toilets, showers, and reliable drinking water—plan to eat there rather than bring all your own food.
No; the 2-hour approach with 700m elevation gain is demanding, and the hut works best for experienced hikers doing day walks or multi-day traverses in the Bregaglia region.

Quick Facts

Managing club
SAC
Season
Total
30
Dormitory
Emergency
Private rooms

Facilities

Showers Meals served Flush toilets Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Phone
+41 91 828 14 67
Website
https://www.sentiero-calanca.ch/

Activities