Camona da Maighels CAS – Alpine Hut & Lukmanier Stage Base

The Camona da Maighels CAS is a classic and accessible alpine hut set above the Val Maighels, close to the Lukmanier (Lucomagno) Pass in Graubünden. With its broad alpine basins, lakes, and gentle ridges, it functions primarily as a stage hut for alpine hiking, traverses, and spring ski touring, rather than as a base for extreme high-alpine objectives. Its appeal lies in versatility, scenery, and connectivity.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Val Maighels / Lukmanier region, Tujetsch (Sedrun), Graubünden, Switzerland

  • Altitude: 2,310 m

  • Type: Serviced SAC alpine hut (with winter room)

  • Capacity: Approx. 60–65 sleeping places

  • Season:

    • Guarded: usually mid-June to late September

    • Winter room: accessible outside the guarded season

  • Managed by: Swiss Alpine Club (SAC)

• Access & Approaches

  Access is straightforward alpine hiking, suitable for strong hikers.

  • Main approaches:

    • From the Lukmanier Pass (road access in summer)

    • From Sedrun / Tujetsch via Val Maighels

  • Hiking time: ~3–4.5 hours (route-dependent)

  • Elevation gain: ~700–1,100 m

  • Terrain: Alpine paths, grassy slopes, scree, occasional snowfields early season

  • Difficulty: T2–T3

  No glacier travel is required to reach the hut in summer.

• Facilities & Comfort

  The hut offers reliable, comfortable SAC standards.

  • Dormitories with mattresses and blankets

  • Half-board meals during the guarded season

  • Drinking water available

  • Indoor toilets

  • Electricity and lighting

  The winter room is functional and intended for autonomous use.

• Food & Atmosphere

  The atmosphere is relaxed and social.

  • Hearty alpine meals

  • Mix of trekkers, families with mountain experience, and ski tourers (spring)

  • Evenings often spent planning next-day crossings

  Compared to higher, more technical huts, the ambiance is notably welcoming.

• Prices & Booking

  • Rates: Standard SAC hut prices

  • Discounts: SAC member discounts apply

  • Booking: Recommended in summer and spring ski season

  • Payment: Cash preferred

• Routes & Alpine Context

  The Camona da Maighels is well integrated into:

  • Alpine hiking routes around the Lukmanier Pass

  • Multi-day traverses linking Oberalp – Lukmanier – Disentis

  • Scenic routes to alpine lakes and panoramic ridges

  • Spring ski touring in the Val Maighels basin

  It is not a primary base for 4,000 m or heavily glaciated objectives.

• When to Go

  • Best season: July to September (hiking)

  • Spring: March–May (ski touring, snow conditions permitting)

  • Main risks: Fog, late snowfields, thunderstorms

• Who Is This Hut For

  • Alpine hikers

  • Long-distance trekkers

  • Ski tourers

  • Visitors seeking a high-mountain feel without technical exposure

  • Suitable for well-prepared hikers; not intended for technical mountaineering

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At 2,310 m, the Camona da Maighels CAS exemplifies the ideal alpine stage hut: accessible yet remote-feeling, scenic without being extreme, and perfectly placed for multi-day journeys across central Graubünden. It is a natural choice for hikers and tourers who value movement, landscape, and continuity over single-summit ambitions.