Von der Staumauer Luzzone
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T2
Source ascent: 3 h 30 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Mountain hut
Capanna Motterascio CAS
Setting: Alpe Motterascio at the southern edge of the Greina plateau in Valle di Blenio
Notice: Hut is closed for winter after summer 2026. Winter room available from 16 October 2026; no running water or winter toilet. Staffed reopening planned for 12 June 2027. Source read 2026-10-24.
Approach choices
Etappe 7 Via Alta Crio: Rifugio Scaradra – Capanna Motterascio
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T2
Source ascent: 2 h
Source descent: 1 h 30 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Vals
hiking · summer
Source ascent: 7 h–8 h
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
More source-described approaches (9)
Luzzone dam
hiking · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
Ghirone via Luzzone
hiking · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
Vrin
hiking · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
Ghirone via Camadra
hiking · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
Garzott
hiking · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
Pian Geirètt
hiking · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
Von Vrin oder Sogn Giusep
ski touring · WS+ · glacier assessment unknown
Source ascent: 5 h
Von Ghirone-Cozzera
ski touring · ZS- · glacier assessment unknown
Source ascent: 5 h
winter Val Camadra
ski touring · Grade unconfirmed · glacier assessment unknown
Source ascent: 5 h–6 h
Original grade scales are retained. Mountain hiking, mountaineering and ski touring grades describe different skills. Times belong to their published direction and variant.
Onward options
These are published route descriptions. Only a separately qualified mapped connection can be used for planning; proximity between huts does not establish a walking route.
To Camona da Medel
hiking · Grade to confirm
Glacier assessment unknown. Reference only; no qualified connection offered here.
Source reference time: 6 h
To Läntahütte
hiking · Grade to confirm
Glacier assessment unknown. Reference only; no qualified connection offered here.
Source reference time: 7 h
To Capanna Terri
hiking · Grade to confirm
Glacier assessment unknown. Reference only; no qualified connection offered here.
Source reference time: 2 h 30 min
More onward descriptions (6)
To Capanna Adula UTOE
hiking · Grade to confirm · reference only.
Source reference time: 6 h
To Capanna Scaletta
hiking · Grade to confirm · reference only.
Source reference time: 2 h
To Capanna Bovarina
hiking · Grade to confirm · reference only.
Source reference time: 5 h
To Capanna Adula CAS
hiking · Grade to confirm · reference only.
Source reference time: 5 h
To Rifugio Scaradra
hiking · Grade to confirm · reference only.
Source reference time: 3 h
Capanna Scaletta SAT: Etappe 8 Via Alta Crio: Capanna Motterascio – Capanna Scaletta
hiking · T2 · reference only.
Source ascent: 2 h 30 min
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
Bedding: duvets
Water: not guaranteed; terrace fountain may freeze, otherwise melt snow
Source read 2026-10-24· Motterascio — location, ordinary facilities and winter-room requirements ↗Bedding: duvets; sleeping liner obligatory, available to rent or buy
Dogs: not inside hut; sheltered woodshed with blanket and bowls, dog sleeps unaccompanied; notify in advance
Water: operator describes spring water as potable during staffed operation, subject to natural supply
Source read 2026-10-24· Motterascio — bedding, dietary requests, water, power and dogs ↗Notice: Hut is closed for winter after summer 2026. Winter room available from 16 October 2026; no running water or winter toilet. Staffed reopening planned for 12 June 2027.
Source read 2026-10-24· Michela Motterascio — 2026 closure, winter-room opening and planned 2027 reopening ↗Booking method: online system for winter-room stays and summer 2027
Source read 2026-10-24· Michela Motterascio — 2026 closure, winter-room opening and planned 2027 reopening ↗Notice: Bus to Ghirone Aquilesco; source describes alpine bus to Luzzone or Pian Geirètt daily July/August and weekends September, without a specific timetable year. Limited Garzott parking; dam parking offers longer walking approach.
Source read 2026-10-24· Motterascio — summer approach choices, onward huts and distinct winter hazards ↗Unstaffed room: reservation obligatory through online system; confirmation gives access information
Source read 2026-10-24· Motterascio — location, ordinary facilities and winter-room requirements ↗Sources & what has been checked
Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.
- Michela Motterascio — 2026 closure, winter-room opening and planned 2027 reopening ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Capanna Motterascio CAS · SAC public profile ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Motterascio — summer approach choices, onward huts and distinct winter hazards ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Motterascio — bedding, dietary requests, water, power and dogs ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- SAC — full Terri–Motterascio via Greina and Crap la Crusch route ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Motterascio — location, ordinary facilities and winter-room requirements ↗ · read 2026-10-24
Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.