Chamanna Cluozza

Chamanna Cluozza is a mountain hut (Wanderhütte) located in the heart of the Swiss National Park, northeast of Piz Quattervals at an elevation of 1,882 metres above sea level. It is owned by the Swiss National Park and serves as a base for hikers exploring the park's trails. The hut was built in 1910 on behalf of the Swiss Society of Natural Sciences (Schweizerische Naturforschende Gesellschaft). After various minor extensions and conversions, it underwent a complete renovation in the summer of 1993. In spring 2021, as part of a larger restoration project, the hut was placed under cantonal heritage protection. The hut is accessible via a roughly three-hour hike from the valley town of Zernez via Prasüra, Il Pra and Fops (2,126 m), rated T3 on the SAC hiking scale. An alternative, more demanding ascent starts in Val Trupchun via Val Müschauns, Fuorcla Val Sassa (2,857 m) and Val Sassa, taking about 8 hours with easy climbing sections and firn slopes (T4). The hut also serves as a starting point for transitions over the Murter-Grat (2,545 m) to Vallun Chafuol on the Ofenpass road (3¾ hours) and to Piz Quattervals (3,164 m) via Valletta (5 hours, high-alpine tour). As a mountain hut, Chamanna Cluozza provides basic accommodation and refreshments for hikers, typical of facilities operated by the Swiss Alpine Club or, in this case, the national park. It is a key infrastructure for visitors to the Swiss National Park, which is Switzerland's only national park and a protected wilderness area. The hut's historical and architectural significance is recognized by its cantonal heritage status. The hut is listed on geo.admin.ch, the Swiss federal geoportal. The name 'Chamanna' is Romansh for 'hut', reflecting the local language of the Engadin region. The hut is also known as Blockhaus Cluozza in the AV hut guide. Its remote location and simple facilities appeal to hikers seeking an authentic alpine experience in a strictly protected natural environment.

Chamanna Cluozza was built in 1910 on behalf of the Swiss Society of Natural Sciences (Schweizerische Naturforschende Gesellschaft). It was constructed as a Wanderhütte (hiking hut) in the heart of the Swiss National Park, northeast of Piz Quattervals at 1,882 metres above sea level. The hut is owned by the Swiss National Park. Over the decades, it underwent various minor extensions and conversions. In the summer of 1993, the hut was completely renovated from the ground up. In spring 2021, as part of a larger restoration project, the hut was placed under cantonal heritage protection (kantonaler Denkmalschutz). The hut has served hikers for over a century, providing basic accommodation and refreshments in a remote, protected wilderness area. Its location makes it a key stop on several hiking routes, including the approach from Zernez via Prasüra, Il Pra and Fops, and the more challenging route from Val Trupchun via Fuorcla Val Sassa. It also serves as a base for transitions over the Murter-Grat and to Piz Quattervals. The hut is listed on geo.admin.ch, the Swiss federal geoportal. The name 'Chamanna' is Romansh for 'hut', reflecting the local language of the Engadin region. In the AV hut guide, it is also called Blockhaus Cluozza.

• 2021

  Placed under cantonal heritage protection as part of a larger restoration project.

• 1993

  Completely renovated in the summer.

• 1910

  Built on behalf of the Swiss Society of Natural Sciences.

A historic, heritage-protected mountain hut offering simple accommodation in the heart of the Swiss National Park, accessible only by foot.

• Mountain hut accommodation

  Simple overnight stays for hikers.

• Hiker meals and refreshments

  Food and drinks served at the hut.

1. 1Chamanna Cluozza - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
2. 2Chamanna Cluozza - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Chamanna Cluozza - Swiss National Parknationalpark.ch