Moderate
About
Capanna Pian D'Alpe sits at 1764m in the Ticino Alps, deep in the Val Verzasca. Reach it from Sonogno village (900m) via a steep hiking trail that takes 2.5 to 3 hours. The approach climbs through forest and rocky terrain with minimal shade, so start early. This is the standard base for hikers doing multi-day traverses in the Ticino range or climbing peaks like Pizzo Vogornino.
The hut holds 37 beds across dormitory and 3 private rooms. The manager serves hot meals at dinner and a substantial breakfast. Bring cash — the hut has no card facilities. Water comes from a spring source on-site. There is no kitchen for guests, so you eat what they provide or bring food to supplement. The hut operates year-round but verify conditions before winter visits. Cell reception is poor.
Book at least 2 weeks ahead for weekends. July and August require 4 to 6 weeks' notice. Contact the hut by email or phone — check alpine-huts.com for current numbers as staffing changes seasonally. Expect to pay around 50–60 CHF per night in dorms, more for private rooms. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and fine weather weekends.
The hut holds 37 beds across dormitory and 3 private rooms. The manager serves hot meals at dinner and a substantial breakfast. Bring cash — the hut has no card facilities. Water comes from a spring source on-site. There is no kitchen for guests, so you eat what they provide or bring food to supplement. The hut operates year-round but verify conditions before winter visits. Cell reception is poor.
Book at least 2 weeks ahead for weekends. July and August require 4 to 6 weeks' notice. Contact the hut by email or phone — check alpine-huts.com for current numbers as staffing changes seasonally. Expect to pay around 50–60 CHF per night in dorms, more for private rooms. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and fine weather weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone—no specific advance booking window is listed, but aim for at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August, especially if you need a private room.
The hut is staffed seasonally; contact them directly for exact opening and closing dates, but typically expect operations from late spring through early autumn.
Hike from Sonogno village (900m) via a steep trail that takes 2.5 to 3 hours, climbing through forest and rocky terrain with minimal shade—start early in the day.
The manager serves hot dinner and breakfast; there's drinking water available but no self-catering kitchen, so you rely on hut meals.
No—the approach is steep with minimal shade and requires solid hill fitness; it's designed for experienced hikers doing multi-day traverses or peak attempts in the Ticino range.
Location
46.3946, 8.9385
HutLists Score
3.1
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 37
- Private rooms
- 3
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 91 864 25 25
- Website
- https://www.utoe-biasca.ch/capanna-pian-dalpe
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