Refuge Bugone
1.9Rifugio Bugone
1,119m
Ticino, Switzerland
About
Rifugio Bugone sits at 1,119m in the Ticino Alps, in the Val Maggia watershed south of the Gotthard region. The hut is accessible from Maggia village (45 minutes' walk uphill) or from the Nara plateau via longer ridge routes. Most hikers approach from Maggia, following a clear trail through mixed forest and meadow. The hut serves as a base for day walks on the surrounding ridges and connects to routes toward Robiei and the northern Ticino peaks.
Rifugio Bugone has 20 beds across simple rooms. The refugio serves meals and drinks; bring cash. A water source is on-site. The hut is family-friendly and open year-round, though verify conditions in winter. Cell coverage is reliable. The setting is working Alpine pasture with views south toward the lower valleys.
Book direct by email or phone. The hut doesn't usually require advance booking except during Swiss school holidays (late July to mid-August). Late July is busy; early June to mid-September offers the best weather. The hut is modest and quiet—expect a local experience rather than the infrastructure of larger SAC refugios.
Rifugio Bugone has 20 beds across simple rooms. The refugio serves meals and drinks; bring cash. A water source is on-site. The hut is family-friendly and open year-round, though verify conditions in winter. Cell coverage is reliable. The setting is working Alpine pasture with views south toward the lower valleys.
Book direct by email or phone. The hut doesn't usually require advance booking except during Swiss school holidays (late July to mid-August). Late July is busy; early June to mid-September offers the best weather. The hut is modest and quiet—expect a local experience rather than the infrastructure of larger SAC refugios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone; with only 20 beds, book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends.
Rifugio Bugone is typically staffed June to September, but confirm current opening dates when you call or email.
Start from Maggia village and follow the clear trail uphill through forest and meadow for 45 minutes to reach the hut at 1,119m.
The hut provides meals and simple bedrooms; confirm availability of showers and other facilities when you book.
Yes—the 45-minute approach from Maggia is easy terrain, making it ideal for hikers new to Alpine huts or families with basic fitness.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 20
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 031 513808
- Website
- http://www.rifugiobugone.com