Bifertenhütte
Bifertenhütte is a mountain hut of the Akademischer Alpenclub Basel in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, serving as a base for hiking, mountaineering and glacier tours.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Bifertenhütte is a mountain hut owned and operated by the Akademischer Alpenclub Basel (AACB), a Swiss academic mountaineering club. It is located in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, north of Breil/Brigels at the foot of the 2,745-metre Kistenstöckli, at an elevation of 2,482 metres in the Bündner/Glarner Alps. The hut takes its name from the Bifertenstock. It offers 24 sleeping places and is staffed in summer. The Bifertenhütte is particularly popular as a starting point for mountain hikes, mountaineering, glacier tours and similar activities. After a modernisation renovation, the hut reopened in 2018. The official website provides information on access routes, opening times, reservations and hut rules. The hut is open daily until approximately 25 October 2026, though services may be limited in rain or snow. Visitors must bring a hut sleeping bag, and the dormitories are equipped with duvets. Payment is in cash only, and dogs are not admitted. Reservations are accepted exclusively from guests directly, not through booking platforms, and can be made online via the occupancy calendar. The hut is a member of the network of Alpine club huts and is a key infrastructure for mountaineering in the region.
History
The Bifertenhütte is a mountain hut of the Akademischer Alpenclub Basel (AACB) in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It is situated north of Breil/Brigels at the foot of the 2,745-metre Kistenstöckli, at an elevation of 2,482 metres in the Bündner/Glarner Alps. The hut is named after the Bifertenstock. It offers 24 sleeping places and is staffed in summer. The Bifertenhütte is particularly popular as a starting point for mountain hikes, mountaineering, glacier tours and similar activities. After a modernisation renovation, the hut reopened in 2018. The official website provides details on access routes, opening times, reservations and hut rules. The hut is open daily until approximately 25 October 2026, though services may be limited in rain or snow. Visitors must bring a hut sleeping bag, and the dormitories are equipped with duvets. Payment is in cash only, and dogs are not admitted. Reservations are accepted exclusively from guests directly, not through booking platforms, and can be made online via the occupancy calendar. The hut is a member of the network of Alpine club huts and is a key infrastructure for mountaineering in the region.
- 2018
The hut reopened after a modernisation renovation.
Products and positioning
A traditional Alpine club hut offering simple, self-reliant accommodation for mountaineers and hikers in a high-mountain setting.
Mountain hut accommodation
24 sleeping places, summer-staffed.
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