Name: Hiking holidays hut trekking Airolo - Binn
Brand: Eurotrek
Price: 635.00 CHF
Availability: InStock

Crystal clear mountain stream in the Binntal.

In the Binn Valley - also known as Binntal - in the Goms district of the Valais canton, you'll discover serene and unspoiled nature

Itinerary

Arrival in Airolo and luggage drop-off, followed by a cable car ride to Alp Pesciüm. From there the tour leads on a splendid high trail into the Val Bedretto. In the distance, the Gotthard pass with its old Tremola pass road can be seen.

After about 4.5 hours you reach the Alpe di Folcra, which invites you to take a break. The path continues to the hamlet of San Giaccomo. From where the stage destination, the Capanna Corno Gries, is already within reach.

approx. 7 h

approx. 21 km

1'330 m

740 m

Today you cross the border to Italy. From the Gries Pass the path winds down to the Italian reservoir Lago di Morasco. Once you reach the bottom, it's time for another climb. Over glacial moraines the path continues up to the Passo di Nefelgiu.

All around nothing but rock and debris. Only chamois, marmots or with a bit of luck ibexes keep you company here. After a difficult descent you reach Lago Vannino. At the eastern end of this reservoir sits enthroned the Rifugio Margaroli.

approx. 6 h

approx. 16 km

1'050 m

1'195 m

After the previous difficult stages, today you will overcome only one pass. From the Rifugio, a spectacular path leads first alongside Lago Vannino, then further up to Scatta Minoia.

After a short descent to the plateau of Alpe Forno Inferiore, you will return to Switzerland at the Albrun Pass. After arriving in Valais, the descent follows through the Binntal valley until the trip reaches its end in the main town of Binn.

approx. 6.5 h

approx. 20 km

610 m

1'395 m

Tour character

Demanding mountain hikes (T3 on the SAC scale). The tours lead on red-white marked hiking trails throughout. Good physical condition, surefootedness, no fear of heights and previous experience in mountain tours are required. Attention: On high sections snow fields are possible until the summer months.

moderate

Prices & dates

Category: mass camps in the SAC cottages, historic hotel in Binn, single room only possible in Binn

Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Services

Included:

Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
2x half-board in the SAC huts
Luggage transfer Airolo - Binn
Subsidy for arrival by train
Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
Carefully elaborated route
Travel documents (1 x per room)
Navigation app and GPS data available
SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
Service hotline

Note:

Cable car ride Airolo - Alp Pesciüm approx. CHF 15.- per person
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Information

Arrival/Departure:

Arrival by public transport to Airolo, luggage drop-off at Hotel Forni until 10:00 a.m.
Individual departure from Binn.

Detailed information:

A cottage sleeping bag is required for overnight stays in the mountain cottages.
For a better assessment of the level of difficulty we recommend having a look at the SAC hiking scale.
Please note that no luggage transport can be organized to the mountain cottages. Your suitcase will be transported directly from the starting point to the final destination.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a package of documents with the following contents:

Your travel program
Luggage tags
Description of how to use the app
Any vouchers
Detailed program with map sections

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you additionally to find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.