Capanna Adula-Utoe

THE HUTKEEPERS

We are Lisa and Ciril.
After several seasons spent at the Moiry hut in Valais, and after the birth of our twins, we decided to become hutkeepers ourselves.
The opportunity arose with the Adula hut UTOE mountaineering association. This beautiful building belongs to this association of true lovers of our peaks.
Our objective is to share our pleasure of living and working in the mountains with you and all within our family.

Me, Ciril, during the winter I am a ski instructor at The Villars Ski School.
For me, a good job is only a good job if combined with human contact and the mountains. While me, Lisa, I am a stage designer for theater and cinema but I still love the particular reality of the hut: living and welcome you at 2393 m.

We work with Nico and we also collaborate with many others: friends and UTOE’s members and volunteers.

Together we will offer you home cooking: cakes and breads cooked in a wood oven, cheeses and delicatessen of the region, artisan drinks and fine wine.
We are attentive to products, suppliers and recycling.

We let ourselves be enchanted by the little things and the great horizons …
And we wait for you at the hut, where we will give you the warmest of welcomes.

CROSSING TO OTHER HUTS

Hut Quarnei: 2 hours
Hut Länta: 5,5 hours
Hut Zapporth: 5 hours
Hut Motterascio: 5,15 hours

CLIMBING

There is a crag with climbing routes and from this year we intend to expand it. And promote the discipline in the area.

ALPINE ASCENSIONS

Adula (3402 m)
Vogelberg (3218 m)
Cramorino (3134 m)
Cassimoi (3129 m)
Logia (3080 m)
Pizzo Baratin (3037 m)

Mountaineering has to be practiced with appropriate equipment and with the necessary knowledge of mountain environment.

SOCIAL / CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

We plan to host a few events – small art exhibitions, shows, music and talks related to the mountains.
For more information please click here. If you wish to subscribe to our newletter we can send you updates on our adventures!
During next summer we will be partner with Montagne Pulite through the Sherpa’s Project

WHERE

The Adula UTOE hut is located at 2,393 m in Val Carassina, in the municipality of Blenio, Ticino.

CAR AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT

By car A2 motorway, exit in Biasca towards Olivone, Campo Blenio and then Luzzone dam.
By train (S10) to Biasca.
From Biasca by bus (nr.113 Autolinee Bleniesi) to Ghirone for access via Val Carassina (change car in Olivone).
Bus alpin

WALKING

In the Val Carassina:
– from the Luzzone dam: 3.15 hours
– from the dam Compietto: 2.5 hours
– Via alta della Val Carassina (T5 / T6): 7 hours from the Compietto dam

WINTER

Dangio from the Val Soi

In absence or with the agreement of the hutkeepers a separate wood-burning stove is available and there are always drinks. There is no running water.

CAPANNA ADULA UTOE

At the end of the beautiful Val Carassina, in the Val di Blenio, it takes a last effort, to climb to 2393 m where you will finally reach the Adula UTOE hut. Here the landscape will envelope you and yet this is a hike that is family friendly.

The hut is located at the foot of the Cima della Negra and is the access point to the Bresciana glacier, which reaches the summit at 3402 m. The Adula is the highest peak in Ticino and is also ideal for novice mountaineers. Adula UTOE (Unione Ticinese Workers Hikers) was founded in 1923 as a shelter for all, without distinction, to enjoy the Alpine environment.

WE WILL BE IN THE HUT FROM 19.06.2019

INFRASTRUCTURE

There are two dorms of 20 and 32 beds. The beds are divided into couples or triplets.
For the overnight stay the sack sheet is mandatory, available at the hut for those who do not have it. All beds have warm quilts.
There are two internal WCs and a shower.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

We pay particular attention to food and hospitality. We offer simple and well-kept dishes, both hot and cold. Half-board, which is dinner and breakfast, is served as tradition in a Swiss hut: soup, main course and dessert. In the morning you will find a hearty breakfast and a hot tea to fill your water bottle. Also you can ask for availability for lunch and a snack or a picnic to take with you. We have two bright lunchrooms and a beautiful view from our cozy terrace!

BOOK

You are kindly requested to book your half-board and overnight stay, in order to offer you maximum hospitality. Reservations are made by phone or email.

PAYEMENTS

Payment at the hut is possible only in cash (CHF or Euro).
Rates are shown in the table below and include value added tax (VAT).

SEASONAL PRICES

REQUIREMENTS

Notify us in time if you are vegetarian / vegan or if you suffer from allergies or intolerances. So we can prepare a menu that matches your needs.
Tell us if you plan to bring your dog. He will be welcome, but he will not be allowed to enter the hut. We provide the woodshed, a sheltered and dry place, equipped with wool blankets and water bowls.

CANCELLATION

Please inform us by telephone of any cancellation, by the evening of the previous day and, in the case of groups of more than 10 people two days before. The hut keepers reserve the right to request a compensation if the booking is not cancelled in good time (general terms and conditions of the Swiss Alpine Club).

HUT

Capanna Adula UTOE
6719 Aquila
+41 91 872 16 75 (from 19.06 to 29.09)

HUT KEEPERS

Lisa Foletti and Ciril Noto
Chemin du Carroz 9
1882 Gryon (VD)
+41 77 459 96 11
adula@utoe.ch

UTOE

Utoe Bellinzona
PO BOX 2693
6500 Bellinzona
www.utoe.ch
www.fat-ti.ch

USEFUL CONTACTS

Administrator
Daniele Delcò
6517 Arbedo
+41 79 621 53 65

Alpine Guide UIAGM
Massimo Bognuda
+41 79 284 89 58
info@guidaalpina.ch