Capanna Motterascio CAS (2172 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club

Capanna Motterascio CAS

2172 m · Switzerland · Fabio Merzaghi
Online bookable SAC 70 beds
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Altitude
2172 m
Sleeping places
70
Section
Swiss Alpine Club
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
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
Fabio Merzaghi
+41918721622 capannamotterascio.casticino.ch ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Capanna Motterascio CAS is a mountain hut at 2172 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 70 sleeping places in 2 categories (Massenlager, Schutzraum/Winterraum). The hut is managed by Fabio Merzaghi. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML70
Schutzraum/Winterraum · SrWr10
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
Online-Reservationen können bis 18.00 Uhr am Vortag des Ankunftsdatums getätigt werden. Spätere Reservationen sind nur per Telefon direkt bei der Hütte möglich. Informationen zur Bezahlung: Die Bezahlung auf der Hütte ist nur in bar möglich. Das liegt daran, dass es auf der Hütte kein Netz gibt.

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 Motterascio CAS

Can you stay overnight at Capanna Motterascio CAS?+

Yes. Capanna Motterascio CAS offers 70 sleeping places and is managed by Fabio Merzaghi. See the current availability by date above.

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

Capanna Motterascio 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 Motterascio CAS?+

At 2172 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

70 sleeping places in 2 categories: Massenlager (70), Schutzraum/Winterraum (10).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.