Bautizado en honor al valle donde se encuentra ubicado, el Ueschinenhütte es nuestro propio hut o refugio de montaña. Se encuentra a unas 2 o 3 horas de camino desde el Centro, a una altura de 1.890 metros. Durante el verano, el hut funciona como base de operaciones para nuestras excursiones y actividades de escalada. Normalmente, está abierto de mayo a octubre, aunque puede encontrarse disponible en otras fechas, siempre que el clima lo permita.

El hut ofrece posibilidad de pernocte para un máximo de 30 personas. Cuenta con una cocina completamente equipada con estufa a leña, sala de estar/comedor y servicios, ¡pero no tenemos electricidad ni duchas! Cada cama tiene almohada y mantas, pero deberás llevar tus propias sábanas o saco de dormir (o puedes utilizar sábanas del Centro; CHF 3 por persona).

LOCATION AND ACCESS

The Ueschinenhütte, as the name suggests, is in the Ueschinen valley. The valley is well known for its rich grazing pastures and is the summer home to many Swiss farming families. The Ueschinental extends southwards from the Kander Valley in which the main KISC buildings and Campsite are located. It takes about 3 hours to hike to the hut on a  combination of road and hiking path. It is also possible to drive to within a 5 minute walk from the hut. The road belongs to the local farmers and a permit must be purchased at the base of the road -  SFr. 8.50 will get you one days access to the valley.

The hut may be found at:
Swiss Grid:    614062    144806
DMS:               N 46° 27.267’    E 007° 37.300’

CATERING

There are two options for catering at the hut. The first option is to bring all your own food and make use of the kitchen facilities - gas and use of the kitchen including pots, pans and cutlery are included in the overnight fee. The second option is to book a hut food package. This means you only carry up the fresh ingredients and make use of the dry non-perishable staples stored in the hut. More details can be found here. 

When catering in the hut we also ask that you prepare food for the KISC Staff staying in the hut. This saves everyone the effort of preparing two meals and also helps to contribute to the spirit of international friendship!

WHAT TO BRING

Apart from sheets and the food outlined above, make sure you bring lots of warm clothes and all of the equipment outlined in the Alpine Equipment List [pdf]. It is also a good idea to bring some indoor shoes/slippers if you have them for inside as no hiking boots are allowed inside the hut!

RESERVATIONS

Reservations for the hut may be make through the +programme@kisc.ch (Programme Staff ). The cost of the hut is SFr. 10.00 per person per night and is payable at Reception.

RULES

The Upper Hut is a dry hut which means that no alcohol is allowed at the hut. Quiet time is from 22:00.