Mountain hut Nimi
Serviced Hut
· Ticino Alps
· 1,712 m
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Mountain hut Alpe NimiPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
This stone hut, which is located at 1,718 meters, is surrounded by a forest. Besides the Capanna Nimi, there are a few other huts on this Alp.
The hut can be reached from four different starting points in 4 to 5 1/2 hours. It is open from June to mid-September and is manned by a warden. Simple meals are available. Guests can also do some cooking. The hut has 18 beds. Very poor mobile phone reception.
Opening period, prices and other information: click here
Book here: HRS - Reservations (alpsonline.org)
id num: NL-00008693
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: April 10, 2025
Sleeping berths
Number of beds in dorm
18
General
hiker friendly
Awards
hiker friendlyAddress
Mountain hut NimiAlpe Nimi
6672 Gordevio
Coordinates
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2'702'460E 1'123'140N
DD
46.251893, 8.767339
DMS
46°15'06.8"N 8°46'02.4"E
UTM
32T 482066 5122061
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