Demanding
About
Capanna di Sciora sits at 2,118m in the Sciora Valley, deep in the Bregaglia region of southeastern Graubünden. Reach the hut from Borgonuovo (near Stampa) via a steep hiking trail that takes 2.5 to 3 hours. The route climbs through forest before opening onto alpine meadows with views toward the Sciora peaks. The approach is straightforward but gains 1,100m, so come prepared for a sustained ascent.
The SAC-managed hut sleeps 42 across dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves hearty dinners and breakfasts, or you can use the self-catering kitchen if you prefer. Water comes from the mountain stream. The hut operates year-round but is quietest in winter and early spring when snow and cold limit foot traffic. Summer hiking season (June to September) brings steady use. The location works as a base for ridge walks, scrambles to nearby peaks, and onward treks deeper into the Val Sciora.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August fill 2 to 3 weeks ahead, so contact the hut by mid-June if you want a summer weekend slot. Weekday visits outside July-August are easier to arrange. The hut can accommodate walk-ins outside peak season if beds are free, but don't rely on this in summer.
The SAC-managed hut sleeps 42 across dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves hearty dinners and breakfasts, or you can use the self-catering kitchen if you prefer. Water comes from the mountain stream. The hut operates year-round but is quietest in winter and early spring when snow and cold limit foot traffic. Summer hiking season (June to September) brings steady use. The location works as a base for ridge walks, scrambles to nearby peaks, and onward treks deeper into the Val Sciora.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August fill 2 to 3 weeks ahead, so contact the hut by mid-June if you want a summer weekend slot. Weekday visits outside July-August are easier to arrange. The hut can accommodate walk-ins outside peak season if beds are free, but don't rely on this in summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August; contact the hut by email or phone to reserve.
The hut is staffed from June to October; check exact dates before planning, as shoulder months may have limited services.
Hike from Borgonuovo (near Stampa) via a steep trail that gains 1,100m and takes 2.5 to 3 hours; the route is straightforward but demanding.
The hut serves dinners and breakfasts, has a self-catering kitchen if you bring your own food, and provides drinking water; there are no showers.
No—the 1,100m ascent over 3 hours is demanding; go if you're a fit hiker comfortable with sustained climbs, not for casual walkers or families with young children.
Location
46.3125, 9.6111
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC - CAS
- Total
- 42
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 81 822 11 38
- Website
- https://sac-hoherrohn.ch/content/capanna-di-sciora/
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