Chelenalphütte
1.6
2,350m
Uri, Switzerland
About
Chelenalphütte sits at 2,350m in the Uri Alps, above the Chelental valley. Reach it from Göschenen (on the Gotthard railway line) by hiking up the Chelental in around 4 hours, or from Andermatt via the Oberalp Pass in 5–6 hours. The approach is steady and well-marked, gaining roughly 1,500m from Göschenen.
The hut sleeps 56 guests in shared dorms and private rooms. The SAC-managed facility serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast, or you can cook in the self-catering kitchen. Water is piped directly to the hut. It's open year-round but staff presence varies seasonally—check before visiting in winter. The hut functions as a base for day walks across high alpine meadows and access to neighbouring peaks like Oberalpstock (3,327m) or traverses toward Gotthard Pass.
Book directly by phone or email, particularly for weekends and the July–September peak season. Friday and Saturday nights fill 2–3 months ahead. Mid-week slots and shoulder seasons (June, September–October) are easier to secure on shorter notice.
The hut sleeps 56 guests in shared dorms and private rooms. The SAC-managed facility serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast, or you can cook in the self-catering kitchen. Water is piped directly to the hut. It's open year-round but staff presence varies seasonally—check before visiting in winter. The hut functions as a base for day walks across high alpine meadows and access to neighbouring peaks like Oberalpstock (3,327m) or traverses toward Gotthard Pass.
Book directly by phone or email, particularly for weekends and the July–September peak season. Friday and Saturday nights fill 2–3 months ahead. Mid-week slots and shoulder seasons (June, September–October) are easier to secure on shorter notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August; email or call ahead to check availability and confirm your stay.
The hut is typically open from June to October, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing—contact them directly to confirm.
Hike from Göschenen (4 hours, 1,500m gain via the Chelental valley) or from Andermatt via Oberalp Pass (5–6 hours); both routes are well-marked but steady.
Hot dinner and breakfast are served; you can also self-cater in the kitchen, and drinking water is piped to the hut.
No—the demanding approach and high elevation (2,350m) make it best for fit hikers with Alpine experience; families should consider lower-altitude huts.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC
- Season
- –
- Total
- 56
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 41 885 19 30
- Website
- https://www.chelenalp.ch/