As far as bathrooms go, you will nearly always find an inside toilet. This is rarely due to the presence of harmful bacteria in high altitude locations, but more likely points to a mineral composition unsuitable for human consumption. Such water, will not, of course, be improved by the addition of water purifying tablets. Check with the refuge staff if in doubt. Safe bottled mineral water is always on sale.
Breakfast is essentially continental style, i.e. coffee or tea with bread rolls, butter and jam.
In 1999 bunk bed accomodation costs 28000 lire for non-members and there will be some discount for members of the Alpine club. Some places provide rough slippers, otherwises take your own gym shoes or similar. Openning periods do vary, depending on position, weather condition and accessibility. But usually refuges operated from 20 June to 20 September. If walking at the beginning or end of season, it is essential that you contact the refuge in question or the nearest Tourist office to check.