Hiking holidays hut trekking Airolo - Binn
Eurotrek Alpine: hut trekking Airolo - Binn
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.
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.
Rifugio Margaroli – Binn
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.
Departure or extension
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.
| Season Saison 1 31.08.2024 - 15.09.2024 Daily arrival | Season Saison 2 29.06.2024 - 30.08.2024 Daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage trekking Airolo - Binn, 4 days, CH-TSAAB-04X | ||
| Base price | 625.- | 675.- |
| Packed lunch | 29.- | 29.- |
| Deduction for SAC members | -20.- | -20.- |
| Surcharge single room | 25.- | 25.- |
Category: mass camps in the SAC cottages, historic hotel in Binn
| Season Saison 1 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 Daily arrival | Season Saison 2 Jun 29, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 Daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Airolo | ||
| Double room p. P. | 95.- | 95.- |
| Surcharge single room | 55.- | 55.- |
| Binn | ||
| Double room p. P. | 119.- | 119.- |
| Surcharge single room | 25.- | 25.- |
Included:
- Accommodation in your selected category incl. breakfast
- 2x half-board in the SAC huts
- Luggage transfer Airolo - Binn
- Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Carefully elaborated route
- Travel documents (1 x per room)
- Navigation app and GPS data available
- SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
- Service hotline
Note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
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 "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.
