Topali
Hut with a view ...
Guarded summer season 2021
July, 3rd until bis September, 18th
Use of the winter room is only possible after timely registration via e-mail (info[at]topali.ch) and confirmation.
Winter room until July, 2nd: The entrance area is available as a simple winter room for a maximum of 6 people.
Only one group (1-6 persons) per night. Distance rules cannot be observed, use is at your own risk.
Self responsibility is important.
There are mattresses, without heets and without duvets and pillows, as well as a wood-burning stove for heating and cooking, wood and little cooking equipment is available. Water is to be brought or obtained by melting snow. The room has no electric light, seats cannot be reserved. Payment slips are available.
The topali hut of the SAC Section Geneva, newly built in summer 2002, is located above Zaniglas (St. Niklaus) in the Nikolaital/Mattertal at 2'674 m at the foot of the Distlegrat. It is considered as an ideal starting point for climbing the Barrhörner, which at 3'610 m is one of the highest hiking peaks in the Alps. The Topali hut is a stage stop on the Tour de Cervin, the Topali-Weisshorn-Höhenweg and the Via Valais Tour.
Catering
· simple daily menu and drinks
· evening menu and breakfast
· packed lunchs, cakes and snacks
Accomodation
· guest room with great panoramic window
· sleeping places with duvets and pillows
· washrooms and toilets with refreshing running water
· no showers
Winter room (can be used in the unattended period)
1. Hut trail from St. Niklaus
2. Alternative via Medji
3. From Jungen
4. From Randa/Herbriggen
Details
Via Schölligletscher and via ferrata to Schöllijoch and from there to the Barrhörner. 3-4 hrs. / T5.
SAC Route Portal (with charge) and National Map.
Via Schölligletscher into Schöllijoch and via Gässi to the Turtmann Hut. 4-5 hrs. / T5.
SAC Route Portal (with charge) and National Map.
Via Schöllijoch and Schöllihorn into Bruneggjoch. Either via the upper Abberg Glacier and NE ridge (ZS+) or the Brunegg Glacier and SW ridge (WS).
SAC Route Portal (with charge) and National Map.
| Overnight stay | |||||
| · A: SAC-Members (inkl. Reciprocal agreement) | 24 CHF | ||||
| · B: SAC-Members | Youth (9-22 Jahre) | 13 CHF | |||
| · C: Non-members | from 18 years | 36 CHF | |||
| · D: Non-members | 10-17 years | 19 CHF | |||
| · E: Children up to 9 years | 10 CHF | ||||
| · Guides (UIAGM/IVBV and SAC-Members) | free | ||||
| Half board (Dinner, breakfast and tea) without overnight | |||||
| · From 15 years | 45 CHF | ||||
| · Between 3 and 8 years: CHF 2, between 9 and 14 years: CHF 3 per year | |||||
| Dinner is served at 6.30 p.m. Breakfast is served from 6.00 a.m. and by arrangement. | |||||
| Payment in cash (CHF or EUR) or by card (no Postfinance). | |||||
Please book online (for the summer season possible from November). The sleeping places are distributed to the dormitories according to the number of guests and availability. If you have any questions or if our place is occupied during the season, please call +41 27 956 21 72.
Accommodation
· inner sleeping bag and pillowcase obligatory
· dogs are unfortunately not allowed
· no cooking facilities for self-catering during the guarded time
Reservation
· Consider the GTC, especially the cancellation conditions.
Winter room (usable in the unattended time)
· In the entrance area with room for max. 6 persons
· wood-stove with wood and simple cooking equipment
· no electric power/light
· registration required in advance, payment via payment slip
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· Swiss Alpine Club SAC
· SAC Section Geneva
· Topali@Wikipedia
· Swiss Huts
· Via Valais
· Route information Topalihütte, Schöllijoch and Turtmannhütte
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