Camona Da Maighels CAS
3.1About
Camona da Maighels sits at 2,310m on the western flank of Gletsch in Uri, deep in the Gotthard massif. You reach it from Gletsch village (1,760m) in 2.5 hours, following a steep, direct trail through larch forest and alpine meadow. The hut also serves as a base for crossing the Furka Pass region and accessing the Maighels Glacier. Most approaches involve 500–800m of elevation gain on well-marked paths.
The CAS-managed hut holds 83 beds across multiple dormitory rooms. The kitchen prepares hearty dinners and breakfasts; you can also self-cater using the kitchen facilities and drinking water available on-site. Basic amenities include heating, toilets, and washbasins. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Summer (June–September) is the main season for hikers tackling the Gotthard passes and glacier routes.
Book directly by phone (+41 41 881 12 36) or email. July and August fill 6–8 weeks ahead, especially for weekends. Shoulder months (May–June, September–October) offer better availability and less crowded trails. The hut prefers telephone reservations for flexibility on meal numbers and group size.
The CAS-managed hut holds 83 beds across multiple dormitory rooms. The kitchen prepares hearty dinners and breakfasts; you can also self-cater using the kitchen facilities and drinking water available on-site. Basic amenities include heating, toilets, and washbasins. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. Summer (June–September) is the main season for hikers tackling the Gotthard passes and glacier routes.
Book directly by phone (+41 41 881 12 36) or email. July and August fill 6–8 weeks ahead, especially for weekends. Shoulder months (May–June, September–October) offer better availability and less crowded trails. The hut prefers telephone reservations for flexibility on meal numbers and group size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email or phone as soon as possible, especially for July and August weekends; they have 83 beds but fill quickly during peak season.
The hut operates seasonally; contact them directly for exact opening and closing dates, though most Swiss Alpine huts at this elevation open June through September.
From Gletsch village (1,760m), follow the marked trail for 2.5 hours gaining 500–800m elevation through larch forest and alpine meadow to reach the hut at 2,310m.
The hut serves meals and has a self-catering kitchen available; drinking water is provided on-site.
Yes, the well-marked trail from Gletsch is suitable for fit hikers with basic Alpine experience, though the 2.5-hour climb and 500–800m elevation gain require reasonable fitness.
Location
46.6254, 8.6901
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC - CAS
- Total
- 83
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 81 949 15 51
- Website
- https://www.maighelshuette.ch/
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