Named after the valley in which it is located, this is KISC's mountain hut. At a height of 1,890 metres its about a 3 hour walk from the Centre. During Summer we use the hut as a base for our Climbing and Hiking activities, but it may be used by groups during the year, weather permitting. Normally, the hut is in use from June to September.

Note: The hut is not available on Saturday nights in summer.

FACILITIES

The hut has a sleeping capacity for 30 people. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a wood stove, a general living / eating room, and a toilet - there is no electricity or shower though! Pillows and blankets are provided at the hut but you will need to take a sleeping bag or bed sheet with you (you can hire sheets for SFr. 3 per set).
There is always a KISC Staff member at the hut when groups are booked in to stay overnight. Upon arrival at the hut you will be given a check-in and shown where to sleep and the rules of the hut. Unless you have a reservation at the hut, the hut will be unattended and locked!

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. 12.- 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.