Capanna Orino

The place

Capanna Alpe d'Orino: Authentic Mountain Charm Capanna Alpe d'Orino is an alpine refuge located in Bellinzona (hamlet of Gudo), in the canton of Ticino, in the heart of the Lepontine Alps, at 1,400 m elevation. Description and History The cabins that make up this refuge were restored at the end of the last century, and the building housing the refuge was inaugurated in 1992. It is arranged over two floors inside a former stone building fully restored with a shingle roof. The kitchen is equipped with a wood- and gas-fired oven, with cooking utensils; a shared dining room seating 17. Lighting is provided by solar panels. Outside, a large terrace with tables and a fountain are available. Access Gudo 232 m: accessible by public transport. Travel time: 3.30 hours. Elevation gain: 1,200 m. Difficulty: T2. Monti della Gana 1,286 m: accessible by car. Travel time: 2 hours. Elevation gain: 200 m. Difficulty: T2. Sementina 260 m: accessible by public transport. Travel time: 1.30 hours. Elevation gain: 400 m. Difficulty: T3. Climbs Cimetta d'Orino 1,787 m: Travel time: 4.30 hours. Elevation gain: 1,200 m. Difficulty: T3. Other Nearby Refuges Capanna Mognone: 1 hour Capanna Borgna: 2 hours Capanna Lèis: 3 hours Capanna Albagno: 3 hours Capanna Gariss: 4 hours Cost and Funding Total investment: 7.5 million euros. Funded by the Swiss Alpine Club federation and by public and private partners. Opening and Booking Open season: from early June to end of September. Online booking required.