Weekend at Capanna Tomeo
- Activity: Trekking
- Start date: 24 May 2024 / 17:30
- End date: 26 May 2024 / 18:00
- Location: Fuori sede
- Address: Valle Maggia
- Course language:
- Italiano
- English
The Sport Service team is organising a weekend in the beautiful Valle Maggia, with an overnight stay at the Capanna Tomeo, dedicated to hiking and climbing.
Two days discovering the "4 bocchette di Tomeo" and rock climbing.
Level
The camp is open to students and collaborators who are able to tackle mountain hikes lasting approximately 5-6 hours.
Price
| USI/SUPSI Students | USI/SUPSI collaborators and family members | |
| Mixed sharing room | 90 CHF | 130 CHF |
Included in the price are:
- 2 overnight stays;*
- One dinner and two breakfasts;
- Hot shower in the hut;
- Climbing equipment;
- Accompaniment to activities;
The price excludes:
- Lunch in the hut and drinks;
- Transport;**
*Overnight stays in rooms of 6-8 beds. The rooms may be mixed; being an alpine hut a division between men and women cannot be guaranteed.
** A few seats are available on the Sport Service van departing from Lugano.
Generic programm
Friday 24 May: meeting at 5.30 p.m. in Broglio, ascent to the hut in approx. 3-4 hours with dinner during the walk (everyone brings their own picnic). Arrival at the hut, welcome tea and cake.
Saturday 25 May: breakfast, formation of groups and start of activities.
- Group A: Climbing, introduction to climbing at the crag near the hut. Activity also suitable for beginners. Personal equipment (harness, footwear) will be provided on site. Possibility of lunch at the hut;
- Group B: Trekking of the 4 Tomeo Bocchete (Bocchetta del Pizzo Val Mala, Bocchetta di Chent, Bocchetta del Monte Zucchero, Bocchetta Bassa di Partüs);
- Dinner and overnight stay in the hut.
Sunday 26 May: breakfast, formation of groups and start of activities.
- Group A: Trekking of the 4 Bocchette;
- Group B: Rock Climbing;
- Individual return to the valley.
For both days, lunches (picnic) is to be organised individually.
Equipment
We recommend that you bring with you:
- Mountain boots with profiled soles suitable for mountain trails (no jogging shoes)
- Mountain rucksack
- Poles, headlamp, spare clothing;
- At least 2 picnics (one for dinner on Friday and one for the day's trek, and a third if you do not have lunch in the hut, not included in the registration fee);
- Swimming costume for a dip in the Tomé pond.
Partecipation
The camp will only be held if there are at least 8 participants, with a maximum of 12 people. In case of adverse weather conditions, the event will be cancelled and all participants will receive a full refund.
Refund conditions
- Reimbursement of 100% upon presentation of a medical certificate
- 80% reimbursement by 8 May
- 50% refund by 15 May
- No refund less than one week after the event, as for non-attendance
To proceed with your claim, please contact the Sport Service by email stating the event and the reason for the cancellation. Refund conditions will be applied according to the date of the request.
Registration and payment
To proceed with the purchase you must contact us via email or by telephone.
Please note that the number of participants is limited and the order in which registrations/payments are received will be taken into account. It is not possible to reserve places in advance without making payment.