Chamanna Lischana

Chamanna Lischana, also known as Lischanahütte, is a mountain hut owned and operated by the Sektion Engiadina Bassa of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It is situated at 2,500 metres above sea level on a rocky outcrop in the Val Lischana, south of Scuol in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, at the foot of the Piz Lischana. The hut provides accommodation for 49 guests in eight rooms with 4 to 11 beds each, and is staffed during the summer season from late June to mid-October. It offers simple meals and drinks to hikers and climbers, and serves as a base for numerous walking and mountaineering tours in the Silvretta and Sesvenna ranges. Built in 1926 by the Sektion Engiadina Bassa, the hut was renovated in 1983 and modernised and expanded in 2003. It is notable for its sustainable infrastructure: it draws surface water from a small glacier above the hut, stored in a tank; its modern toilet system operates without flush water or chemicals; and electricity for lighting is generated by solar panels. The hut is a popular destination for day trippers and overnight guests, accessible via marked trails from San Jon (3 hours, T2), Scuol (4 hours, T2), and S-charl (5.5 hours, T4). The hut is a typical example of the SAC's network of mountain huts, which provide essential infrastructure for alpine tourism in Switzerland. It is not a commercial hotel chain but a non-profit-oriented facility run by a volunteer section of a national alpine association. Its operations are seasonal, and reservations are required for overnight stays. As of 2026, the hut continues to operate under the management of Christian and Evelyne, who welcome guests during the summer months.

The Lischanahütte was built in 1926 by the Sektion Engiadina Bassa of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It was constructed on a rocky outcrop in the Val Lischana, south of Scuol, at an elevation of 2,500 metres, at the foot of the Piz Lischana. The hut was intended to provide shelter and sustenance for mountaineers and hikers exploring the Engadine Dolomites and the surrounding Silvretta and Sesvenna ranges. In 1983, the hut underwent a renovation to improve its facilities. A more significant modernisation and expansion took place in 2003, which included upgrades to its infrastructure. Notably, the hut has implemented sustainable technologies: it obtains surface water from a small glacier above the hut, which is stored in a water tank; its modern toilet system operates without flush water or chemicals; and electricity for lighting is generated by solar panels. The hut is staffed during the summer season, typically from late June to mid-October. It offers 49 beds in eight rooms, with each room accommodating between 4 and 11 guests. The hut is a member of the SAC hut network and is managed by the Sektion Engiadina Bassa. As of 2026, the hut is managed by Christian and Evelyne, who live on-site during the season. The hut continues to serve as a popular destination for day visitors and overnight guests, providing meals and drinks, and serving as a base for numerous hiking and climbing tours in the region.

• 2003

  Hut modernised and expanded, including sustainable infrastructure upgrades.

• 1983

  Hut renovated.

• 1926

  Lischanahütte built by the Sektion Engiadina Bassa of the Swiss Alpine Club.

A traditional, sustainable mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, offering authentic alpine hospitality in a spectacular high-mountain setting.

• Overnight stays

  49 beds in 8 rooms, with 4 to 11 beds per room.

• Meals and drinks

  Culinary offerings for hut guests.

• Hiking and climbing base

  Access to numerous tours in the Engadine Dolomites.

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