Cabin Piano delle Creste
1.2Capanna Piano delle Creste
2,108m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Capanna Piano delle Creste sits at 2,108m on the Piano delle Creste plateau in Piedmont's western Alps. Approach from the Balme valley via the village of Balme (1,708m). The hut is 3 hours' walk from Balme itself, or 2.5 hours from the Rifugio Soria Ellena. Most parties use this hut as a base for days on the plateau or as a waypoint on longer ridge traverses.
The hut has 36 beds split across shared rooms. The guardian serves meals including dinner and breakfast. Drinking water is available. The season runs June through September, though weather can close access in autumn and spring. This is a straightforward mountain hut—no frills, solid function.
Phone the hut directly to book. Call ahead in July and August, especially for weekends. June and September are quieter. The hut management changes annually, so confirm opening dates before your trip. Arrive by early afternoon to secure meals that evening.
The hut has 36 beds split across shared rooms. The guardian serves meals including dinner and breakfast. Drinking water is available. The season runs June through September, though weather can close access in autumn and spring. This is a straightforward mountain hut—no frills, solid function.
Phone the hut directly to book. Call ahead in July and August, especially for weekends. June and September are quieter. The hut management changes annually, so confirm opening dates before your trip. Arrive by early afternoon to secure meals that evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekday slots are usually available with shorter notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, weather dependent; confirm current dates by calling ahead since opening can vary by year.
Drive to the village of Balme (1,708m) in the Balme valley, then hike 3 hours to the hut; or use Rifugio Soria Ellena as an intermediate stop for a 2.5-hour approach.
36 beds in shared rooms, dinner and breakfast provided by the guardian, and drinking water available; no shower mentioned—bring wet wipes.
Yes for strong day-hikers; the 3-hour approach from Balme is moderate, and the plateau location makes it a good base for straightforward ridge walks rather than technical scrambles.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 36
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 91 755 14 14
- Website
- https://www.sav-vallemaggia.ch/