Mountain hut Salei
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· Alps
· 1,778 m
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Capanna Alpe SaleiPhoto: Andre Meier, Switzerland Tourism
The mountain Refuge Salei can be found in the pasture fields of Val Onsernone, 1.777 metres above sea level, a short walking distance from the homonym little lake Salei, famous for its panoramic view, stretching as far as lake Maggiore.
Once a dairy farm, the original stone building restored in 1993, is supervised by the guardians from May to October. There is a comfortable terrace, perfect place to relax and taste the homemade local cooking and delicious cakes prepared by the guardians. Services include running water, solar panels for lighting and toilet. Easily-accessible by the closed cableway Zott-Salei, the refuge can also be reached by walking trails that start from the local villages in the valley. Access to mount Munzelüm and mount Pilone is also possible from the refuge.
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Mariano Berri
Update: April 14, 2025
Sleeping berths
Number of beds in dorm
12
General
hiker friendly
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Mountain hut SaleiAlpe Salei
6663 Comologno
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'686'700E 1'119'454N
DD
46.220947, 8.562309
DMS
46°13'15.4"N 8°33'44.3"E
UTM
32T 466243 5118689
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