Capanna Cimetta
Serviced Hut
· Ticino Alps
· 1,641 m
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Take the chair lift or on foot from Cardada.Restaurant seating 130 inside and the same again on the terrace; menu with typical regional specialities and choice of menu; interesting offers for banquets. Sleeping accommodation for 27 guests, ideal for groups and schools (booking required).
Book here: HRS - Reservations (alpsonline.org)
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Zoe Pieren
Update: April 11, 2025
Sleeping berths
Number of beds in dorm
27
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hiker friendly
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2'704'215E 1'117'478N
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46.200693, 8.788821
DMS
46°12'02.5"N 8°47'19.8"E
UTM
32T 483707 5116368
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