Demanding
About
Capanna Corno Gries sits at 2,338m on the border between Ticino and Valais, on the southern slopes of the Gotthard massif. Reach it from Nufenen Pass (2,478m) in 1.5 hours on foot, or from Hospental in the Gotthard valley in 4–5 hours. The approach from Nufenen is the standard route; the hut sits just below the pass on the Ticino side. Most hikers use this as a base for traversing the high terrain between Gotthard and Lukmanier, or for day trips into the surrounding peaks and passes.
The hut is run by CAS Bellinzona e valli (the Bellinzona and Valleys section of the Swiss Alpine Club). It has 46 beds in mixed dormitories. The kitchen serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast; a self-catering kitchen is available if you prefer to cook. Drinking water is reliable. The hut is open year-round, though conditions above 2,300m in winter require proper equipment and experience. The SAC section maintains the hut to standard Alpine Club standards.
Book directly with CAS Bellinzona e valli by email or phone. Summer weekends (July–August) fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Shoulder seasons (June, September) are quieter and often have availability with shorter notice. If you're crossing the Gotthard massif on a multi-day trip, secure your nights in advance; solo walkers may find spaces on weekdays even in peak season.
The hut is run by CAS Bellinzona e valli (the Bellinzona and Valleys section of the Swiss Alpine Club). It has 46 beds in mixed dormitories. The kitchen serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast; a self-catering kitchen is available if you prefer to cook. Drinking water is reliable. The hut is open year-round, though conditions above 2,300m in winter require proper equipment and experience. The SAC section maintains the hut to standard Alpine Club standards.
Book directly with CAS Bellinzona e valli by email or phone. Summer weekends (July–August) fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Shoulder seasons (June, September) are quieter and often have availability with shorter notice. If you're crossing the Gotthard massif on a multi-day trip, secure your nights in advance; solo walkers may find spaces on weekdays even in peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone as soon as you've set your dates—there's no online booking system, and availability fills up quickly in July and August.
The hut is staffed June to October; check with them before visiting in shoulder months as staffing can be irregular.
Hike 1.5 hours from Nufenen Pass (2,478m), or 4–5 hours from Hospental in the Gotthard valley; the Nufenen route is standard and most direct.
Meals are served daily, and there's a self-catering kitchen if you want to cook your own food; drinking water is available.
It's suitable for fit hikers comfortable at altitude, but the 1.5-hour approach from Nufenen Pass (2,478m) is straightforward and the hut works well as a base for mixed-ability groups.
Location
46.4671, 8.4100
HutLists Score
3.1
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC CAS Bellinzona e valli
- Total
- 46
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 91 869 11 29
- Website
- https://www.corno-gries.ch/
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