Chamanna dal Linard CAS – Remote Alpine Hut & Lower Engadin Stage Base

The Chamanna dal Linard CAS (Linardhütte) is a remote alpine hut located in the Lower Engadin, high above the Val Susasca, in the Canton of Graubünden. Isolated and rarely crowded, it functions primarily as a stage hut for experienced alpine hikers and long-distance trekkers, as well as a quiet base for ski touring in spring. Its identity is defined by remoteness, simplicity, and route continuity rather than technical climbing.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Val Susasca / Lower Engadin, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland

  • Altitude: 2,327 m

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

  • Capacity: Approx. 25–30 sleeping places

  • Season:

    • Guarded: usually late June to late September

    • Winter room: accessible outside the guarded season

  • Managed by: Swiss Alpine Club (CAS)

• Access & Approaches

  Approaches are long and fully alpine, requiring good fitness and navigation.

  • Main approaches:

    • From Susch via Val Susasca

  • Hiking time: ~5–6 hours

  • Elevation gain: ~1,200–1,400 m

  • Terrain: Alpine paths, grassy slopes, scree sections

  • Difficulty: T3

  Navigation skills are important, especially in poor visibility.

• Facilities & Comfort

  Basic and functional, aligned with the hut’s remote role.

  • Dormitory-style sleeping with mattresses and blankets

  • Half-board meals during guarded season

  • Managed drinking water supply

  • Basic indoor toilets

  • Limited electricity

  The winter room is simple and intended for autonomous parties.

• Food & Atmosphere

  Quiet, isolated, and route-oriented.

  • Substantial but simple alpine meals

  • Clientele mainly composed of experienced hikers and ski tourers

  • Evenings are calm, often spent planning next-day stages

  Crowds are rare due to the long approach and isolated location.

• Routes & Alpine Context

  The Chamanna dal Linard is well placed for:

  • Alpine hiking traverses in the Lower Engadin

  • Routes toward neighboring valleys and passes

  • Spring ski-mountaineering itineraries

  • Exploration of lesser-known Engadin high valleys

  It is not intended as a glacier or technical climbing base.

• When to Go

  • Best season: July to September (hiking)

  • Spring: Ski mountaineering

  • Main risks: Isolation, sudden weather changes, fog, early snowfall

• Who Is This Hut For

  • Experienced alpine hikers

  • Long-distance trekkers

  • Ski-mountaineering parties

  • Visitors seeking solitude and wild landscapes

  • Not suitable for beginners or casual hut visitors

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At 2,327 m, the Chamanna dal Linard CAS represents the quiet, uncompromising side of the Engadin Alps. Long approaches, minimal infrastructure, and deep silence make it ideal for hikers who value effort, remoteness, and continuity of trail over popularity or summit-driven objectives.