Capanna Cristallina CAS (2575 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club · Ticino

Capanna Cristallina CAS

2575 m · Ticino (Switzerland) · Emanuele Vellati
Online bookable SAC 108 beds
Capanna Cristallina CAS
Altitude
2575 m
Sleeping places
108
Section
Swiss Alpine Club
Region
Ticino, Switzerland
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
Coordinates
Current availability — free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed

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Hut team & contact
Emanuele Vellati
+41 91 869 23 30 capannacristallina.casticino.ch ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Capanna Cristallina CAS is a mountain hut at 2575 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 108 sleeping places in 1 categories (Massenlager). The hut is managed by Emanuele Vellati. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above. It lies in the Ticino region and on 1 multi-day tour in our planner: Via Alta Vallemaggia.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML108
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Tours via the Capanna Cristallina CAS

Multi-day tours where this hut is a fixed stage.

Via Alta Vallemaggia
Stage 7 expert
Via Alta Vallemaggia
14 days 200 km 16000 hm
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What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
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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
Foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the Capanna Cristallina CAS

Can you stay overnight at Capanna Cristallina CAS?+

Yes. Capanna Cristallina CAS offers 108 sleeping places and is managed by Emanuele Vellati. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Capanna Cristallina CAS?+

Capanna Cristallina CAS 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 Cristallina CAS?+

At 2575 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

108 sleeping places in 1 categories: Massenlager (108).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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More online-bookable huts in the area.
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La Borbuintze
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