An alpine refuge (FR), also known as a hutt (DE), refugio (IT), refugi (ES), cabane (CH), or mountain hut provides simple accommodation, usually (mixed-sex) dormitories of 6, or more, particularly the smaller huts. By contrast, in the larger huts, we try to take small rooms, where available. There will be shared toilet facilities and sinks to wash, and some huts have hot showers. Bedding is provided though many huts require you bring a simple sleeping-bag liner for hygiene. We have these available to borrow if you require - please contact us for more information. All the huts we use are serviced by a full-time team who manage the hut and provide the bar (wine and beer, etc), our dinner and breakfast. Dinner is a simple 3-course meal, with starter, main course, and dessert. Breakfast will be a hot drink (tea, coffee or hot chocolate) and a cold buffet, ranging anywhere from simple bread and jam to more elaborate offering such and cereals, cold meats, and cheese. Spending a night is usually a fun, though basic existence. The emphasis is on the location and the experience. Their resources are limited, with supplies brought up by mules, humans or expensive helicopters, so don't expect your favorite cappuccino coffee or fried eggs for breakfast. You may at first feel a little out of your comfort zone. It's likely you're not alone. Remember it's a special experience. Generally, our tours are limited to one night at a time in huts.