Capanna Cava (2066 m) in Switzerland – Via-Vallemaggia mountain hut
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Via-Vallemaggia

Capanna Cava

2066 m · Switzerland · Ana Marea Zgraggen
Bookable online Via-Vallemaggia 34 beds
Capanna Cava
Altitude
2066 m
Beds
34
Association
Via-Vallemaggia
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 20265 free
  • 14 Oct 20265 free
  • 15 Oct 20265 free
  • 16 Oct 20262 free
  • 17 Oct 2026fully booked
  • 18 Oct 20265 free
  • 19 Oct 20265 free
  • 20 Oct 20265 free
  • 21 Oct 20265 free
  • 22 Oct 20265 free
  • 23 Oct 20265 free
  • 24 Oct 20265 free
  • 25 Oct 20265 free
  • 26 Oct 20265 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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Hut team & contact
Ana Marea Zgraggen
+41 91 870 14 44 www.utoe-biasca.ch ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Capanna Cava is a mountain hut at 2066 m in Switzerland. It offers 34 beds in 2 categories (Dormitorio, Capanna non custodita). The hut is managed by Ana Marea Zgraggen. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Bed categories

CategoryBeds
Dormitorio · Dorm34
Capanna non custodita · Capa5
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)
PÉRIODE ESTIVALE De début/mi-juin 2026 au 11 octobre 2026, durant la saison estivale, la Capanna Cava est ouverte et gardiennée. PÉRIODE HIVERNALE Du 12 octobre 2026 à fin mai 2027, durant la saison automnale/hivernale, la Capanna Cava est fermée. Le refuge d’hiver reste ouvert et dispose de 4 à 5 places. Il ne dispose ni de WC, ni de douche, ni de vivres ou de boissons.

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 Cava

Can you stay overnight at Capanna Cava?+

Yes. Capanna Cava offers 34 beds and is managed by Ana Marea Zgraggen. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Capanna Cava?+

Capanna Cava 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 Cava?+

At 2066 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

34 beds in 2 categories: Dormitorio (34), Capanna non custodita (5).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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