Chamonna Lischana
1.6
2,500m
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Chamonna Lischana sits at 2,500m in the high Val Bregaglia, accessible from the south via the Albigna Valley trail (4 hours from Pranzaiola) or from the north through the Bondasca Valley (3.5 hours from Grezzo). Both approaches are steep and exposed to afternoon sun—start early. The hut serves walkers crossing between Lombardy and the Grison Alps.
The refuge holds 42 beds across several rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available daily; the kitchen is basic but functional if you want to cook independently. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires ski mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness. Staff can advise on snow and rock conditions before you commit to either valley approach.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead in July and August. Email [email protected] or call directly for current conditions, especially if crossing between the two approach valleys in poor visibility. Winter bookings are rare but possible—confirm conditions and access carefully before traveling. The hut closes for maintenance in November.
The refuge holds 42 beds across several rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available daily; the kitchen is basic but functional if you want to cook independently. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires ski mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness. Staff can advise on snow and rock conditions before you commit to either valley approach.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead in July and August. Email [email protected] or call directly for current conditions, especially if crossing between the two approach valleys in poor visibility. Winter bookings are rare but possible—confirm conditions and access carefully before traveling. The hut closes for maintenance in November.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season may have availability with shorter notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for current availability.
The hut operates seasonally from June through September, staffed daily during this period. Outside these months, access is weather-dependent and the hut may not be reliably manned.
Approach from the south via Albigna Valley from Pranzaiola (4 hours) or from the north via Bondasca Valley from Grezzo (3.5 hours); both routes are steep with afternoon sun exposure, so start early morning.
Half-board and full-board meals are available daily with a basic but functional kitchen; the hut has 42 beds in shared rooms but no shower facilities—bring a washcloth and plan accordingly.
No—both approach routes are steep, exposed, and require scrambling ability; this hut suits experienced walkers doing multi-day Alpine traverses, not beginners or families with children.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 42
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 81 864 95 44
- Website
- https://www.lischanahuette.ch/