Cabin Merigetto
1.0Capanna Merigetto
1,498m
Ticino, Switzerland
About
Capanna Merigetto sits at 1,498m in the Ticino Alps, accessible via the Val Merigetto. The hut lies roughly 3 hours from Aurigeno village on foot—a steep approach that gains 900m through mixed forest and open pasture. A mule track eases the initial climb. The location makes it a practical base for day trips into the surrounding limestone valleys or an overnight stop on longer traverses heading toward the Gotthard region.
The hut sleeps 15 across simple dormitory rooms. It operates seasonally (typically May through October) and serves meals on request—bring your appetite and book food ahead. Water comes from a spring source; facilities are basic but functional. The building is traditional stone with good views down-valley. Solar panels handle limited electricity. This is a working hut for serious hikers, not a resort.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email to book beds and meals; calls in Italian work best. July and August fill fast—reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for summer dates. The hut closes in winter. Spring and autumn offer quieter hiking with reliable conditions. Bring cash if possible; card payment may be unreliable at this remote location.
The hut sleeps 15 across simple dormitory rooms. It operates seasonally (typically May through October) and serves meals on request—bring your appetite and book food ahead. Water comes from a spring source; facilities are basic but functional. The building is traditional stone with good views down-valley. Solar panels handle limited electricity. This is a working hut for serious hikers, not a resort.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email to book beds and meals; calls in Italian work best. July and August fill fast—reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for summer dates. The hut closes in winter. Spring and autumn offer quieter hiking with reliable conditions. Bring cash if possible; card payment may be unreliable at this remote location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier bookends like June and September need less notice. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—there's no online booking system.
The hut is staffed from June to September, with the busiest period in July and August.
From Aurigeno village, follow the mule track up Val Merigetto for 3 hours; the route gains 900m through forest and pasture and is steep throughout.
Simple dormitory accommodation with 15 beds in shared rooms. The hut serves breakfast and dinner; bring your own lunch or ask the warden to prepare a packed meal.
No—the demanding 3-hour approach with 900m elevation gain is best suited to experienced hikers with good fitness. Mountaineers use it as a base for alpine routes in the surrounding limestone massifs.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 15
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.caivarese.it/7laghi/IL%20CAI%20IN%20PROVINCIA%20DI%20VARESE/RIFUGI/MERIGGETTO.htm