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Serviced Hut Serviced Hut · Albula Alps · 2,595 m

Chamanna d'Es-cha SAC

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The Es-cha hut is situated like a balcony above the Engadin.
Highlight: The cozy parlor with a stucco ceiling is unique for an SAC hut. Tour destinations: Ideal starting point for tours in the Kesch and Grialetsch area with a short climb to the hut. Piz Kesch, Piz Viroula, Piz Belvair, Piz Blaisun, Piz Pischa, crossing to the Kesch hut Ski tours: Two-day tour: Madulain–Chamanna d'Es-cha–Bergün; Three-day tour: Chamanna d'Es-cha–Porta d'Es-cha, Piz Kesch, Kesch hut, Sertig pass, Davos; Tour week in the Kesch and Grialetsch area

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Chamanna d'Es-cha SAC
7524 Zuoz

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2'788'738E 1'165'224N
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46.611597, 9.902759
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46°36'41.7"N 9°54'09.9"E
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