Chamonna Tuoi

The Chamonna Tuoi, Rhaeto-Romanic for Tuoi hut, is an SAC mountain hut belonging to the Engiadina Bassa section at 2250 m in the Val Tuoi above Guarda in the Lower Engadine. Situated at the foot of Piz Buin, it serves as a starting point for mountain hikes and easy alpine tours in summer and as a base for ski and snowshoe tours in winter; it is usually open from around mid-June to October and from the end of December to the end of April, the exact dates are always published. In the cozy parlor and on the sun terrace, simple hot dishes, cold platters, cakes and Engadine specialties such as nut cake, salsiz, bacon and cheese are served. The normal ascent begins in the village of Guarda and follows a well-marked path through Val Tuoi, which takes around two and a half hours and a climb of around 600 meters to the hut. Inside, there are traditional mattress dormitories with 65 beds, a double room and a quiet five-bed room; a winter room is open when the hut is not manned. There are washrooms with running water, but no showers, and for hygiene reasons a hut sleeping bag is required, which can be hired if necessary. Reservations are mainly made via the SAC online reservation system or by telephone, payment is made in cash or by card, while there is no cell phone reception in Val Tuoi and the nearest cash machine can be found in the valley. Before each tour, you should check the latest weather reports, condition warnings and possible route closures.