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
Bookable online SAC 72 beds
Capanna Cristallina CAS
Altitude
2575 m
Beds
72
Association
Swiss Alpine Club
Region
Ticino, Switzerland
Season
open from 31 Oct 2027
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 72 beds in 1 category (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.

Bed categories

CategoryBeds
Massenlager · ML72
Categories and beds according to the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut, so check the booking system.

Routes via the Capanna Cristallina CAS

Multi-day routes where this hut is one of the stages.

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, 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 Cristallina CAS

Can you stay overnight at Capanna Cristallina CAS?+

Yes. Capanna Cristallina CAS offers 72 beds 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?+

72 beds in 1 category: Massenlager (72).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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