Capanna Alpe Sponda (1997 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club

Capanna Alpe Sponda

1997 m · Switzerland · Onorina Rossetti
Bookable online SAC 34 beds
Capanna Alpe Sponda
Altitude
1997 m
Beds
34
Association
Swiss Alpine Club
Season
open from 13 Oct 2026
Max. nights
20
Coordinates
Current availability – free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed
Next 14 nights
  • 13 Oct 202613 free
  • 14 Oct 202612 free
  • 15 Oct 202614 free
  • 16 Oct 202612 free
  • 17 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 18 Oct 202614 free
  • 19 Oct 202614 free
  • 20 Oct 202614 free
  • 21 Oct 202614 free
  • 22 Oct 202614 free
  • 23 Oct 202614 free
  • 24 Oct 202614 free
  • 25 Oct 202614 free
  • 26 Oct 202614 free
As of 13 Oct 2026 · free beds from the official reservation system. The calendar below loads live availability in your browser.

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Chironico
Stay in the valley
Chironico
Arrive the day before and spend the night in the valley, so you start the climb rested.
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Hut team & contact
Onorina Rossetti
+41918642352 www.satchiasso.ch ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Capanna Alpe Sponda is a mountain hut at 1997 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 34 beds in 3 categories (Camera da 10 posti, Camera speciale, Locale d'urgenza). The hut is managed by Onorina Rossetti. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Bed categories

CategoryBeds
Camera da 10 posti · 10le30
Camera speciale · CaSp4
Locale d'urgenza · LoUr14
Categories and beds according to the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut, so check the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
Il rifugio Alpe Sponda è situato su di un ampio e soleggiato terrazzo in valle di Chironico a 1997 m.s.m di altitudine. Si accettano MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, V Pay, Diners, JCB, Twint. Essicatoio, doccia.

What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, for multi-day treks
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Telescopic and foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Base layer, merino
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the Capanna Alpe Sponda

Can you stay overnight at Capanna Alpe Sponda?+

Yes. Capanna Alpe Sponda offers 34 beds and is managed by Onorina Rossetti. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Capanna Alpe Sponda?+

Capanna Alpe Sponda is bookable online. Check the free beds for your date above and reserve via the official Alpenverein system (hut-reservation.org).

How do I know if beds are still free?+

The live availability above shows the free places per day – updated daily from the official reservation system.

At what altitude is Capanna Alpe Sponda?+

At 1997 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

34 beds in 3 categories: Camera da 10 posti (30), Camera speciale (4), Locale d'urgenza (14).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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