Camona Da Medel CAS
3.1About
Camona da Medel sits at 2,524m on the Lukmanier Pass between the Gotthard and Rhine valleys. This SAC hut anchors the high-altitude section of the Gotthard trail network. Reach it from Medel village (1,455m) in 3 hours via a clear path through the Medel valley, or from the Lukmanier Pass road in 1.5 hours. The hut is positioned as a natural staging point for traverses across the central Swiss Alps.
The hut sleeps 51 guests across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard—the kitchen serves breakfast and dinner daily. You can also self-cater if you prefer, using the dedicated kitchen and reliable water supply. Opening dates depend on snow conditions; contact ahead for spring and autumn access. Winter closure is typical but worth confirming.
Book directly by phone or email, especially for weekends and July-August when the hut fills quickly. Advance booking of one month minimum is sensible for peak season. Single nights are possible outside busy periods. The hut is reachable year-round by day-visit from the Lukmanier road, but overnight access requires planning ahead.
The hut sleeps 51 guests across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard—the kitchen serves breakfast and dinner daily. You can also self-cater if you prefer, using the dedicated kitchen and reliable water supply. Opening dates depend on snow conditions; contact ahead for spring and autumn access. Winter closure is typical but worth confirming.
Book directly by phone or email, especially for weekends and July-August when the hut fills quickly. Advance booking of one month minimum is sensible for peak season. Single nights are possible outside busy periods. The hut is reachable year-round by day-visit from the Lukmanier road, but overnight access requires planning ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone as soon as you have dates—availability fills quickly in July and August, especially for weekends.
The hut operates year-round, but staffing and services are most reliable from June to September.
Hike from Medel village (1,455m) in 3 hours via the Medel valley, or from Lukmanier Pass in 1.5 hours.
The hut serves breakfast and dinner; you can also use the self-catering kitchen if you prefer to cook your own meals.
Yes—the 3-hour approach from Medel village is straightforward and well-marked, making it accessible for hikers with basic fitness.
Location
46.6405, 8.9138
HutLists Score
3.1
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC - CAS
- Total
- 51
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 81 949 14 03
- Website
- https://www.medelserhuette.ch
Activities
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