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Mountain hut

Chelenalphütte SAC

Setting: Chelenalptal above Göscheneralp, Uri,2350m

Explore hut in PlannerOpening & reservations ↗

Notice: Indicative staffing mid-June–mid-October and earlyMarch–midApril depending on snow; no exact forthcoming dates established. Source read 2026-10-24.

Notice: Staffed hut currently closed. Winter-room overnight stay possible only with reservation. Recruitment for spring2027 does not supply exact opening dates. Source read 2026-10-24.

Path access notices

Notice: Operator describes five-hut route as demanding alpine circuit and recommends alpine equipment and a via-ferrata set. This is distinct from the normal valley hut approach; current removed bridges remain independently relevant. Source read 2026-10-24.

hut-path bridges and upper suspension bridge
Notice: Suspension bridge above hut and all bridges on hut access path are currently dismantled. Winter-room bookability is not evidence of a passable foot approach. Source read 2026-10-24.

Approach choices

Von der Göscheneralp

hiking · summer· SAC hiking T2· 3 h source ascent/reference time

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

left-lakeshore alternative

hiking · summer

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

blue-white glacier-trail alternative

hiking · summer

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

More source-described approaches (5)

normal hut path
hiking · Grade unconfirmed· 3 h ascent/reference time · glacier assessment unknown

Bergsee hut alternative
hiking · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown

Von Göschenen
ski touring · ZS· 5 h–6 h ascent/reference time · glacier assessment unknown

winter hut-path approach
snowshoeing · Grade unconfirmed· 5 h–6 h ascent/reference time · glacier assessment unknown

winter hut-path approach
ski touring · Grade unconfirmed· 5 h–6 h ascent/reference time · glacier assessment unknown

Original grade scales are retained. Mountain hiking, mountaineering and ski touring grades describe different skills. Times belong to their published direction and variant.

Opening & staying

Confirm your dates and reservation with the hut. Published opening periods and usual month patterns do not show available beds or current path conditions.

Hut opening & reservation information ↗
Dated notices, services & travel

Notice: Indicative staffing mid-June–mid-October and earlyMarch–midApril depending on snow; no exact forthcoming dates established.

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — setting, season patterns and different bed scopes ↗

Notice: Operator describes five-hut route as demanding alpine circuit and recommends alpine equipment and a via-ferrata set. This is distinct from the normal valley hut approach; current removed bridges remain independently relevant.

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — five-hut alpine circuit context and missing linked brochure ↗

Notice: Suspension bridge above hut and all bridges on hut access path are currently dismantled. Winter-room bookability is not evidence of a passable foot approach.

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — closure, dismantled bridges and required winter-room reservation ↗

Notice: Staffed hut currently closed. Winter-room overnight stay possible only with reservation. Recruitment for spring2027 does not supply exact opening dates.

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — closure, dismantled bridges and required winter-room reservation ↗

Payment: cash CHF/EUR; unstaffed room cash envelope or bank transfer

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — price scope and food arrangement ↗

Payment: cash CHF/EUR only

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — booking requirement and longer group cancellation deadline ↗

Half board: three-course dinner, breakfast and one litre touring tea

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — price scope and food arrangement ↗

Bedding: duvets/pillows/covers; liner obligatory

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — seven-place unstaffed room without running water ↗

Bedding: duvets/pillows/blankets; liner obligatory

Dogs: no dining/bedroom access; prior agreement for overnight dog

Payment: cash CHF/EUR only

Source read 2026-10-24· Chelenalp — setting, season patterns and different bed scopes ↗
Sources & what has been checked

Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.

Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.