Refuge

Alpetto Caviano

Ticino · Suisse0 mUnguardedVerified listing

The place

Unstaffed refuge at 1,255 m in the municipality of Gambarogno, in the Lugano Prealps of Ticino. Inaugurated in 1997, made up of two masonry buildings with metal roofs. 10 sleeping places in a clearing surrounded by trees, with an exceptional view over Lake Maggiore. Open year-round except from 31 October to 1 May.

Off-season beds
10
Opening
Ouvert du 1er mai au 30 octobre

Getting there

From the Scaiano car park (331 m), a very steep marked trail. The final section between Monti di Caviano and the refuge is particularly slippery in wet weather.

The setting

Lugano Prealps, panoramic view over Lake Maggiore.

What you'll find

eau courantematelascouverturesboisCheminéeWCpoêle à bois

On site

☀️ Contemplation🚶 Randonnée Pédestre