Capanna Alpe Spluga

The Capanna Alpe Spluga is a mountain hut located at 1,839 metres above sea level in the upper Valle di Giumaglio, a side valley of the Maggia Valley in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is owned by the Patriziato di Giumaglio, a local civic corporation, and forms part of a group of eleven historic stone farm buildings that make up the Alpe Spluga settlement. The hut itself occupies three of these former alpine dwellings, which were carefully converted and inaugurated in 2005. The site lies at the foot of the Pizzo delle Pecore (2,381 m) and is surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of peaks. The Capanna Alpe Spluga serves as a refuge for hikers and mountaineers. It offers basic accommodation with a total of fourteen sleeping places spread across three buildings, along with a common room, kitchen, and sanitary facilities. The hut is equipped with a wood and gas cooking area, a wood stove for heating, and a water turbine providing 220 V electricity. It is a stage point on the Via Alta Vallemaggia (VAVM), a long-distance hiking route. Access is typically from the village of Giumaglio, either through the valley (4 hours, difficulty T2) or via the southern ridge of Punto di Spluga (5 hours, T3). The Capanna Alpe Spluga is not a commercial hotel chain but a traditional alpine facility maintained by the local Patriziato. Its purpose is to preserve the cultural heritage of the Alpe and to support tourism in the region. The hut is open seasonally, and its operation is closely tied to the preservation efforts of the Patriziato di Giumaglio. The official website provides information on access, the history of the settlement, and current opening status.

The Capanna Alpe Spluga is situated in the upper Valle di Giumaglio, a left side valley of the Maggia Valley in the Ticino Alps. The area has long been used for alpine farming, with eleven small stone huts forming the Alpe Spluga settlement. In the early 2000s, the Patriziato di Giumaglio, the local civic corporation that owns the land, decided to preserve the alpine settlement and its traditional huts for future generations and for tourism. Three of the eleven huts were carefully converted into a mountain refuge. The work was completed and the hut was inaugurated in 2005. Since then, the Capanna Alpe Spluga has served hikers and mountaineers, offering simple accommodation and a base for exploring the surrounding peaks. It is a stage point on the Via Alta Vallemaggia, a long-distance hiking trail. The hut is heated with a wood stove and powered by a water turbine, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and respect for the alpine environment.

• 2005

  Inauguration of the Capanna Alpe Spluga after conversion of three historic huts.

Traditional alpine refuge focused on heritage preservation and sustainable tourism.

• Alpine hut accommodation

  Fourteen sleeping places across three buildings, with common room, kitchen, and sanitary facilities.

1. 1Alpe Spluga - Patriziato di Giumaglioalpespluga.ch
2. 2Capanna Alpe Spluga - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Capanna Alpe Spluga - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org