Gspaltenhorn hut

The Gspaltenhornhütte is situated at 2455 m on a rocky outcrop high above the Gamchi Glacier at the very back of the Kiental valley in the canton of Bern. The mountain hut of the SAC Bern section offers 60 beds in simple dormitories and is a classic summer and alpine hut in the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stays are on a half-board basis with a simple but carefully cooked evening meal; drinks and snacks are available during the day. The hut serves as a starting point for ascents of the Gspaltenhorn and Bütlasse as well as for crossings to the Blüemlisalphütte or into the valleys via Sefinenfurgga, Hohtürli and Gamchilücke. It is usually open from mid-June to mid-October; outside of this period it remains closed, with only a small, very basic emergency room without water, electricity, heating and sanitary facilities available. The quickest ascent is from Griesalp on marked mountain trails via Gamchialp or Bundalp in around 3.5 to 4.5 hours with an ascent of around 1100 to 1240 meters; other, significantly longer routes start in Mürren or on the Schilthorn. The first hut was built in 1902 and rebuilt several times after natural and avalanche damage; the core of the current building dates back to 1953 and was extensively renovated in 2014. Current conditions, possible route closures and the weather forecast should be checked carefully before every tour.