Chamanna Cler

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2,476m Graubuenden, Switzerland
Demanding

About

Chamanna Cler sits at 2,476m in the Albula Alps, deep in the Graubünden backcountry. You can reach it from Bergün via the Streckapass route—allow 4 hours for the approach hike. Alternatively, approach from the Prättigau valley (Schaffüttal region). The hut works as a base for peaks in the Säntis and Säntisgruppe massifs and as a waypoint on longer traverse routes through eastern Switzerland. This is serious alpine terrain, not a day-trip destination.
The hut holds 25 beds across shared rooms. Meals—dinner and breakfast—are available if you book ahead. Water comes from the spring; there's no shower. The SAC manages this hut. Opening season runs from late May through mid-October, though winter visits are possible by prior arrangement. This is a working hut for mountaineers, not a tourist lodge.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for July and August—parties often fill the hut 6-8 weeks in advance. Outside peak season (June, September, early October), booking 2-3 weeks ahead is usually sufficient. Winter access requires coordination with the hut guardian. Bring a headtorch; there's minimal artificial lighting. Mobile signal is unreliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or call directly—the hut manages reservations by phone and email rather than an online system.
Chamanna Cler is staffed seasonally; confirm current opening dates by contacting the hut directly, as alpine huts in this region typically operate June to September.
Approach from Bergün via Streckapass (4 hours) or from Schaffüttal in the Prättigau valley; this is serious alpine terrain requiring mountain experience.
The hut has 25 beds in shared rooms; confirm whether meals, water, and toilet facilities are available by emailing or calling ahead.
No—Chamanna Cler is a base for mountaineering and alpine traverses in the Säntis massifs, requiring solid mountain experience and route-finding skills.

Quick Facts

Season
Total
25
Dormitory
Emergency
Private rooms

Facilities

Contact & Booking

Phone
+41 81 862 21 96
Website
https://www.ski-ardez.ch/chamonna