Cabin Cadagno
1.8Capanna Cadagno
1,987m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Cadagno sits at 1987m on the Ritom Pass, between the Leventina valley and Blenio valley in the Ticino Alps. Reach it from Piotta on the Gotthard road: take the cable car up to Ritom reservoir (20 minutes), then walk the marked path south across the dam and along the lake for 90 minutes to the hut. From the north, hike from Lukmanier Pass car park (2 hours). The approach is straightforward, mostly on well-maintained tracks.
The hut holds 60 beds across 10 private rooms and dormitories. SAT Ritom manages it and serves meals daily—order in advance if you want specific dishes. Tap water is reliable. The location works well for multi-day traverses crossing the Lukmanier or Gotthard regions, or as a base for day walks around the Ritom reservoirs. The hut is open June through September, depending on snow conditions.
Book directly by phone or email with SAT Ritom. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. June and September have more availability but weather is less stable at this elevation. You'll get faster responses by phone than email, especially in high season.
The hut holds 60 beds across 10 private rooms and dormitories. SAT Ritom manages it and serves meals daily—order in advance if you want specific dishes. Tap water is reliable. The location works well for multi-day traverses crossing the Lukmanier or Gotthard regions, or as a base for day walks around the Ritom reservoirs. The hut is open June through September, depending on snow conditions.
Book directly by phone or email with SAT Ritom. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. June and September have more availability but weather is less stable at this elevation. You'll get faster responses by phone than email, especially in high season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-September), especially for weekends; contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, but confirm exact dates by calling ahead as staffing and snow conditions vary.
Easiest: take the cable car from Piotta (20 minutes) to Ritom reservoir, then walk marked trail south across the dam and along the lake for 90 minutes. Alternative: 2-hour hike from Lukmanier Pass car park.
60 beds in 10 private rooms and dormitories; confirm availability of meals and hot showers when booking, as staffing levels affect services.
Yes—the cable car eliminates elevation gain, and the approach is straightforward on well-maintained tracks, making it accessible for families and casual hikers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
- –
- Total
- 60
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
- 10
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 91 868 13 23
- Website
- https://www.capannacadagno.ch/