Sleeping in the yurt on the Alpe di Pian Cavallo (Ticino - Cari Mountains)

Alpe Pian Cavallo awaits you at 2,100 metres above sea level in a magical atmosphere and a yurt (traditional Mongolian tent) where you will spend a night surrounded by the sounds of nature. The yurt can be booked for a minimum of 2 people.

If you would also like to enjoy a bath in nature, we are happy to heat up the Kässi for an extra charge of CHF 90,--. This is warm for a long time and can be used for many hours. We serve an aperitif with wine / juice for children and Bio Suisse cheese from the Marachiei farm for the bathers. The Kässi has room for up to 6 people and many of them still jump into the warm water in the morning... Your event includes:

- Overnight stay in the yurt at an altitude of 2,100 m (also possible for 8 people with small children)

- Breakfast with local and farm products

The following evening dishes are available for you to choose from and cook yourself:

Cheese fondue (cow) with potatoes, pickles and bread cubes as well as 1 l water and a tea of your choice

Raclette with potatoes, pickles and bread as well as 1 l water and a tea of your choice

Pork from the house with risotto / potatoes or noodles as well as 1 l water and a tea of your choice

Start and duration: Take your time with your individual arrival - we will be there from 14:00. Departure is at 11:00 am.

Event dates 2025: 17 - 20 june / 24 july / 21 august / 02, 09, 16, 23 september

Languages: we speak some French, English and German - but Italian is best.

Equipment: warm sleeping bag, torch and towels as well as warm clothing and mountain boots.

Requirements: Depending on the hiking trail, this is also easy and well doable for families. The yurt can be booked privately for a minimum of two people or, of course, as a family.

Group size: Min. 2 - max. 6 adults for families with small children up to max. 8 persons

Arrival / Hikes:

1)Drive to Cari and there you will find a car park next to Restaurant La Pineta. Then you can take the chairlift (check opening times) up to Brusada at 2000 m altitude. Of course there is also a nice 1h hike from Carì to the mountaineering trail to Brusada at 2.000 m and then the easy way for about 30 min to Alpe Pian Cavallo.

2)Drive to Tarnolgio - Predelp and park the car at the local car park. Your hike starts right there. Follow the signs "Alpe Pian Cavallo" towards Brusada. A beautiful hike for about 1 ½ hours on foot to Alpe Pian Cavallo at 2,100 m altitude.

3)By train go to Faido and then take the bus to Osco-Tarnolgio or the bus to Carì.

Equipment: warm sleeping bag, torch and towels as well as warm clothes and mountain boots.