Capanna Pian d’Alpe (1764) in Switzerland – Via-Vallemaggia mountain hut
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Capanna Pian d’Alpe

1764 m · Switzerland · Maruska Vanza e Tamara Ferrari
Online bookable Via-Vallemaggia 19 beds
Capanna Pian d’Alpe
Altitude
1764 m
Sleeping places
19
Section
Via-Vallemaggia
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
Maruska Vanza e Tamara Ferrari
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Capanna Pian d’Alpe is a mountain hut at 1764 in Switzerland. It offers 19 sleeping places in 2 categories (Dormitorio, Capanna non custodita). The hut is managed by Maruska Vanza e Tamara Ferrari. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Dormitorio · Dorm19
Capanna non custodita · Capa8
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)
SUMMER SEASON From early/mid-May until the end of October 2026, during the summer season, the Pian d'Alpe Hut is open but UNSTAFFED. During this period, drinking water will be available in the hut, as well as functioning sanitary facilities, a kitchen equipped with a gas stove, and a wood-burning stove. A total of 19 sleeping places are available. FROM JUNE 20 TO AUGUST 30, the hut will be staffed every weekend, from Friday to Sunday, and until Monday if necessary. In addition, the hut will also be staffed during the following period: • From August 7 to August 16, 2026 • From July 13 to July 19, 2026 During these staffed periods, half-board accommodation is mandatory. Therefore, please contact us via our email address to arrange the details of your reservation. WINTER SEASON From early November until the end of April 2027, during the autumn/winter season, the Pian d'Alpe Hut is open but UNSTAFFED. During this period, there is no running water in the hut; therefore, the toilets and sanitary facilities are unavailable and out of service. A small kitchen with a gas stove and a wood-burning stove for heating are available for guests. The number of sleeping places is reduced to 8. Limited supplies of food and beverages are also available on site.

What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
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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 Pian d’Alpe

Can you stay overnight at Capanna Pian d’Alpe?+

Yes. Capanna Pian d’Alpe offers 19 sleeping places and is managed by Maruska Vanza e Tamara Ferrari. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Capanna Pian d’Alpe?+

Capanna Pian d’Alpe 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 Pian d’Alpe?+

At 1764 in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

19 sleeping places in 2 categories: Dormitorio (19), Capanna non custodita (8).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.