Capanna Pian di Crest

Serviced Hut · Ticino Alps · 2,107 m

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Capanna Pian di Crest
Photo: Società Alpinistica Valmaggese

Located in the magnificent plateau on the southwest side of Pizzo Basodino, in a lateral valley of Valle Bavona, the Valle d'Antabia.

The Hut consists of 2 independent buildings converted from 4 farmhouses. Surrounded to the west by a natural chain of peaks between Canton Ticino and Valle Formazza. There are various hiking possibilities and access to the Via Alta Vallemaggia. Nearby Lakes d'Antabia and Lakes della Crosa. Facilities include duvets (mandatory use of a sleeping bag), outdoor toilets with a shower, cooking facilities, and beverages even in the absence of the guardian.

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Book here: HRS - Reservations (alpsonline.org)

id num: NL-00003846

Author

Mariano Berri

Update: April 10, 2025

Sleeping berths

Number of beds in dorm

General

hiker friendly

Features

Shower

Awards

hiker friendly

Address

Capanna Pian di Crest
Valle Antabia (Val Bavona)
6690 Cavergno

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'680'635E 1'138'269N

46.390946, 8.486969

DMS

46°23'27.4"N 8°29'13.1"E

UTM

32T 460555 5137613

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