Rifugio Pian di Crest (2108 m) in Switzerland – Via-Vallemaggia mountain hut
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Via-Vallemaggia · Ticino

Rifugio Pian di Crest

2108 m · Ticino (Switzerland) · Società Alpinistica Valmaggese
Online bookable Via-Vallemaggia 35 beds
Rifugio Pian di Crest
Altitude
2108 m
Sleeping places
35
Section
Via-Vallemaggia
Region
Ticino, Switzerland
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
Società Alpinistica Valmaggese
+41 91 755 14 14 www.sav-vallemaggia.ch/tours/pian-di-crest ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Rifugio Pian di Crest is a mountain hut at 2108 m in Switzerland. It offers 35 sleeping places in 2 categories (Dormitorio, Tenda). The hut is managed by Società Alpinistica Valmaggese. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above. It lies in the Ticino region and on 2 multi-day tours in our planner: Via Alta Vallemaggia, Valle Maggia Traverse.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Dormitorio · Dorm25
Tenda · Tenda4
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)
La cabane Pian di Crest est ouverte du 20.06 au 02.10 pour la saison de randonnée 2026. Pendant la période hivernale, une chambre de 10 lits reste ouverte.

Tours via the Rifugio Pian di Crest

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

Via Alta Vallemaggia
Stage 9 expert
Via Alta Vallemaggia
14 days 200 km 16000 hm
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Stage 4 hard
Valle Maggia Traverse
5 days 65 km 5000 hm
View tour →

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 Rifugio Pian di Crest

Can you stay overnight at Rifugio Pian di Crest?+

Yes. Rifugio Pian di Crest offers 35 sleeping places and is managed by Società Alpinistica Valmaggese. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Rifugio Pian di Crest?+

Rifugio Pian di Crest 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 Rifugio Pian di Crest?+

At 2108 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

35 sleeping places in 2 categories: Dormitorio (25), Tenda (4).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.