Cresta-Biwak SAC (3025 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club

Cresta-Biwak SAC

3025 m · Switzerland · Alessandro Marino unbewartet / non surveillé / non sorvegliata / unattended
Online bookable SAC 6 beds
Cresta-Biwak SAC
Altitude
3025 m
Sleeping places
6
Section
Swiss Alpine Club
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
Current availability — free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed

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Hut team & contact
Alessandro Marino unbewartet / non surveillé / non sorvegliata / unattended
+41764479883 sac-saas.ch/cresta_biwak ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Cresta-Biwak SAC is a mountain hut at 3025 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 6 sleeping places in 2 categories (Massenlager, Schutzraum/Winterraum). The hut is managed by Alessandro Marino unbewartet / non surveillé / non sorvegliata / unattended. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML6
Schutzraum/Winterraum · SrWr6
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
A single room with a dormitory for 6 people, a kitchen table and a kitchenette. Simple wool blankets available. We recommend bringing a sleeping bag. Please observe the cabin rules.No running water. In most cases, snow can be obtained in the area and boiled into water. Propane gas available. There is a dry toilet below the bivouac.

What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the Cresta-Biwak SAC

Can you stay overnight at Cresta-Biwak SAC?+

Yes. Cresta-Biwak SAC offers 6 sleeping places and is managed by Alessandro Marino unbewartet / non surveillé / non sorvegliata / unattended. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Cresta-Biwak SAC?+

Cresta-Biwak SAC is bookable online. Check the free beds for your date above and reserve via the official Alpenverein system (hut-reservation.org).

How do I know if beds are still free?+

The live availability above shows the free places per day – updated daily from the official reservation system.

At what altitude is Cresta-Biwak SAC?+

At 3025 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

6 sleeping places in 2 categories: Massenlager (6), Schutzraum/Winterraum (6).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.