Historic hut with breathtaking views and hiking trails
It was built in 1994/95 and extended in 2007 and stands next to the military barrack of the same name, which was built by a pioneer company during the Second World War (1942). The Capanna Scaletta is the northernmost hut in Ticino and is located on a natural balcony above the Pian Geirett at an altitude of 2205 meters. From here you have an unobstructed view of the Blenio Valley and beyond. Sometimes the view extends as far south as Monte Generoso. The Cima di Camadra and Piz Medel can be seen nearby. The hut is the starting point for many other three-thousand-metre peaks or for less demanding hikes, where hidden places of immense beauty can be discovered.
From June to mid-July, ibexes appear here and there in the vicinity of the hut, enchanting visitors with their majesty and peaceful coexistence. Passing golden eagles, bearded vultures and ravens are not uncommon.
A hub for hiking trails and alpine adventures
Numerous hiking trails cross the Capanna Scaletta, the best known being the Greina Pass, which connects Ticino and Graubünden and leads to other important huts, Motterascio, Terri and Medel. Via the Sentiero degli Stambecchi you can reach the Uffiern Pass, the Rhaetian Lake and the Bovarina hut or continue via the Cristallina Pass and the valley of the same name towards the Medel Valley.
Cabin information
General information
Sleeping places: 52 (summer)
Shelter: 10 (winter)
Shower: Yes, costs CHF 5.–
Only one dog is accepted at a time. Advance booking is obligatory. Access to the hut is not permitted. You can sleep with your dog in the winter hut.
Preisinformation
The hut must be paid for on site.
Credit card details must be entered to confirm the booking. The price quoted is inclusive of half board and includes dinner and breakfast.
Payment can be made in cash in Swiss francs, 1Euro = 1CHF. Payment can also be made by VISA/MASTERCARD/MAESTRO/VPAY or TWINT.
The latest information on prices, boarding times and other information can be found ▷.
Important notes on reservations
Equipment
All beds are equipped with comforters and pillows. The use of a sleeping bag is not obligatory.
Arrival
On arrival, please deposit your mountain equipment and shoes in the designated place. Hut shoes are available in many sizes.
Allergies
If you have any allergies, please contact the hut team by the evening before your arrival at the latest.
Registration
Please register with the hut warden or the team on arrival. The hut team will be happy to show you where you can sleep and give you all the information you need.
Catering
The prices quoted include accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
Taxes are already included.
Drinks and extras are payable separately.
Night rest
Night rest is at 10.00 pm.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome, but are not allowed in the cabin. It is possible to leave them in the winter cabin and sleep with you. Please always book in advance!
smoking
Smoking is prohibited in the entire hut. If you smoke a cigarette outside, please use the ashtray.
Disclaimer
Climbing routes in alpine terrain requires a good level of fitness, serious preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. Climbing the routes described is at your own risk. For safe mountaineering, the SAC recommends training under expert supervision. All content on the SAC tour portal is compiled with the greatest possible care. The Swiss Alpine Club SAC and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against the SAC and the authors are excluded.
General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for SAC huts
The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are based on the Huts and Infrastructure Regulations. They apply to all reservations in the official SAC huts in accordance with Art. 1.3 of the Huts and Infrastructure Regulations or the listed SAC huts on www.sac-cas.ch.
Accommodation contract and reservation
The guest accommodation contract is concluded directly and exclusively between the person making the reservation (hereinafter referred to as the guest) and the responsible hut warden; in huts that are not serviced or are serviced by section members, the contract is concluded between the guest and the section owning the hut.
The reservation of sleeping places and half-board is binding for both parties if it is confirmed verbally or in writing. The GTC come into force with each confirmation.
Credit card details may be required when reserving sleeping places via the online hut reservation system (OHRS).
Advance payment / deposit
Each hut warden is entitled to request an advance payment / deposit to secure the reservation. The maximum amount of the advance payment / deposit may correspond to the equivalent value of the entire reserved service. Payment must be transferred by the agreed date, otherwise the reservation is deemed not to have been confirmed. A refund will only be made if the contract is canceled on time in accordance with the cancellation conditions.
No advance payments are charged for officially advertised section tours. The sections undertake to pay any compensation in accordance with the cancellation conditions.
Cancellation conditions / no-show fee
Cancellations, changes and postponements of reservations are possible free of charge up to 2 days before the reserved overnight stay at the latest by 6 p.m. via the OHRS or by telephone.
The hut warden is entitled to charge the no-show fee to the credit card on file or to invoice it for cancellations and postponements of reservations or changes in the number of persons that are not reported or reported too late. The maximum amount of the no-show fee may correspond to the equivalent value of the entire reserved and unused service (overnight stay and half board). The no-show fee must be clearly communicated to the guest both when the reservation is requested and when the reservation is confirmed.
The no-show fee in accordance with Art. 4.2 does not apply if the guest can prove in writing by means of supporting documents that the use of the reserved service was not possible due to weather events (confirmed severe weather warning from MeteoSchweiz or confirmation of the increase in the avalanche danger level compared to the previous day in the SLF avalanche bulletin) for the route in question and the day in question. The hut warden must be informed by 6 p.m. on the evening before the reserved overnight stay. GTC for SAC huts
Art. 4.A, 4.B and 4.C also apply in the event of early departure
Withdrawal by the hut warden The hut warden may withdraw from the contract under the following conditions: If the hut warden withdraws from the contract for the above-mentioned reasons, the guest shall not be entitled to any compensation. Compensation for the booked services remains due in principle within the framework of the cancellation conditions, except in cases of force majeure.
Force majeure or other circumstances beyond the control of the hut warden.
The guest significantly violates the SAC hut rules during his/her stay;
The purpose or reason for the stay is illegal.
Identification requirement
Reduced overnight rates for members of the SAC and organizations with reciprocal rights are only granted on presentation of valid identification.
Free overnight stays for mountain guides in the exercise of their profession are only granted on presentation of a valid IVBV card and the membership card of the SAC or an organization with reciprocal rights.
Payment
Accommodation and consumption costs must be paid on the day of departure at the latest. Payment by credit card, electronic means of payment or foreign currency is only possible subject to availability and prior confirmation.
In unattended SAC huts, the accommodation costs must be paid in cash at the designated cash desks or by bank transfer within 10 days.
Exclusion of liability All written and verbal information provided by hut wardens (e.g. about tour conditions, avalanche and weather conditions, route selection, etc.) is given with the greatest possible care and to the best of their knowledge and experience. However, the hut wardens accept no liability for this. All decisions regarding tours, routes etc. are the responsibility of the guest. Liability on the part of the hut wardens and the SAC for damages of any kind that may arise for the guest from the use of this information is excluded.
Applicable law and place of jurisdiction The General Terms and Conditions for SAC Huts are subject to Swiss law. The place of jurisdiction is the municipality where the hut is located. The General Terms and Conditions for SAC Huts were adopted by the Assembly of Delegates on August 29, 2020 and come into force on November 1, 2020.
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