Chamanna Jenatsch CAS
3.1About
Chamanna Jenatsch sits at 2,652m in the Bernina Alps, reached from the Ospizio San Gotthard on the San Gotthard Pass. The main approach takes 3 hours from Hospental (Uri side) or 2.5 hours from Airolo (Ticino side). Most hikers use this hut as a transit point on multi-day traverses crossing the Gotthard region, though it also serves as a base for day walks to nearby peaks and passes.
The SAC Bernina section operates this 73-bed hut from mid-June through September. The kitchen serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast. Self-catering is possible using the shared kitchen facilities. Drinking water is reliable. Dormitory accommodation only—expect shared rooms with 4-8 beds. Conditions are basic but solid: the hut handles high turnover and mountain weather well. Pit toilet; no shower.
Book directly with SAC Bernina by phone or email. July and August fill 6-8 weeks ahead, especially weekends and the weeks around Swiss national holidays. May and early June offer better availability. Phone ahead the day before arrival if you have no confirmed reservation—the guardian may accommodate walk-ins depending on occupancy. Bring a sleeping bag even if beds are provided; hut blankets are thin.
The SAC Bernina section operates this 73-bed hut from mid-June through September. The kitchen serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast. Self-catering is possible using the shared kitchen facilities. Drinking water is reliable. Dormitory accommodation only—expect shared rooms with 4-8 beds. Conditions are basic but solid: the hut handles high turnover and mountain weather well. Pit toilet; no shower.
Book directly with SAC Bernina by phone or email. July and August fill 6-8 weeks ahead, especially weekends and the weeks around Swiss national holidays. May and early June offer better availability. Phone ahead the day before arrival if you have no confirmed reservation—the guardian may accommodate walk-ins depending on occupancy. Bring a sleeping bag even if beds are provided; hut blankets are thin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email or phone the hut directly, as it's a popular transit point on Gotthard traverses.
Mid-June to late September, staffed daily during that period.
3 hours from Hospental (Uri side) or 2.5 hours from Airolo (Ticino side); both are demanding mountain trails gaining roughly 1,000m vertically.
Hot meals are served daily; there's also a self-catering kitchen and reliable drinking water for those who prefer to cook.
No—the access is demanding and better suited to experienced hikers; it's primarily used as a transit hut on alpine traverses rather than a beginner destination.
Location
46.5294, 9.7245
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC Bernina
- Total
- 73
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 81 833 29 29
- Website
- https://www.chamannajenatsch.ch/
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