Capanna Basodino
Serviced Hut
· Ticino Alps
· 1,857 m
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The SAC Basodino hut is located on the edge of the Robièi lake landscape, with an impressive, direct view deep down into the Val Bavona and up over the glacier to the Basòdino.
The hut, which is suitable for families with children and groups, is easily accessible via the large cable car from San Carlo. Starting point for lake hikes, ascents and the pass hike over the Passo di Cristallina into Val Bedretto towards Airolo, as well as into Valle Formazza (Italy). The hut is located on the Via Alta Vallemaggia route.
Mountain hut with catering service from June to October. Homemade gastronomy such as bread, pasta, lasagne, gnocchi, desserts, etc.!
Opening period, prices and other information: click here
Book here: HRS - Reservations (alpsonline.org)
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Author
Mariano Berri
Update: April 11, 2025
Sleeping berths
Number of beds in dorm
59
General
hiker friendly
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Capanna BasodinoVal Bavona
6690 Robiei
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'682'650E 1'143'699N
DD
46.439542, 8.514129
DMS
46°26'22.4"N 8°30'50.9"E
UTM
32T 462676 5143000
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