Serviced Hut
· Lepontine Alps
· 1,641 m
closed
Capanna Cimetta
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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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Opening times
Temporarily closed
The hut is closed until further notice. As an alternative in Cardada, overnight accommodation is available at the following establishments: stallone.ch; colmanicchio.ch
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Sleeping beds
Number of beds in dorm
27
General
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hiker friendlyCoordinates
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2'704'215E 1'117'478N
DD
46.200693, 8.788821
DMS
46°12'02.5"N 8°47'19.8"E
UTM
32T 483707 5116368
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