Chamonas D'Ela CAS

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2,252m Graubuenden, Switzerland
Demanding

About

Chamona d'Ela sits at 2,252m in the Albula Alps above the Val d'Err in Graubünden. Reach it from Bergün in 2.5 hours via the Prätschli pass, or from the Prätschli col itself in 1.5 hours. The hut occupies a working alpine meadow with views across the Albula valley. The approach is steep but straightforward, gaining 800m from Bergün on a well-marked path.

The SAC-Sektion Davos hut sleeps 26 in small dormitories. The kitchen serves supper and breakfast; bring your own lunch or eat beforehand. Drinking water comes from the roof collection system. There's no self-catering kitchen or WiFi—this is a genuine working hut, not a hotel. The hut opens mid-June through September, though dates vary with snow cover and weather. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and special arrangement.

Book direct by email or phone with SAC-Sektion Davos. July and August fill 2-3 months ahead. The hut sits on a popular north-south transalpine hiking route, so weekends are busy year-round during the season. Contact them early if you need a specific date. Solo hikers can usually find a bed closer to the date itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book as early as possible by email or phone, especially for July and August; the hut has only 26 beds across small dorms.
Typical season is June to October, though you should confirm current dates with the hut directly given it's a working alpine meadow location.
From Bergün (2.5 hours, 800m gain via Prätschli pass) or from Prätschli col (1.5 hours); the approach is steep but well-marked.
The kitchen serves supper and breakfast; there's drinking water on-site but no self-catering kitchen, so bring lunch or eat before arriving.
No—the demanding 800m climb from Bergün and steep terrain suit experienced hikers and mountaineers, not beginners.

Quick Facts

Managing club
SAC
Season
Total
26
Dormitory
Emergency
Private rooms

Facilities

Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Phone
+41 78 878 98 41
Website
https://www.sac-davos.ch/