Mountain hut Cristallina
Serviced Hut
· Ticino Alps
· 2,577 m
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Mountain hut CristallinaPhoto: Mariano Berri, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
The Cristallina lodge belongs to the Swiss Alpine Club, Ticino section. A brand new construction situated near the Cristallina pass at a height of 2575m/sl which divides the 2 valleys, val Bedretto and valle Maggia known as val Bavona.From a panoramic terrace facing southwards you can enjoy a breath-taking view of the Basodino glacier and the surrounding moutain peaks.
After a brief construction period of only 8 months this mountain-lodge opened its doors to the public in July 2003. After its total destruction due to an avalanche in February 1999 it has been rebuilt just below the Pass for security reasons, replacing the original structure (1939 at 2349m/sl).
Sheet bag compulsory!
Cooking only possible in the absence of the guardian.
Opening period, prices and other information: click here.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: April 11, 2025
Sleeping berths
Number of beds in dorm
120
General
hiker friendly
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Mountain hut CristallinaPasso di Cristallina
6781 Valle Bedretto
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'683'529E 1'147'306N
DD
46.471876, 8.526214
DMS
46°28'18.8"N 8°31'34.4"E
UTM
32T 463626 5146587
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+41 91 869 23 30 http://www.capannacristallina.ch/it E-mail: [email protected]
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