Mont Blanc : How do the Mountain Huts operate?
The huts are a mixture of privately owned and Alpine Club huts. However, they all operate in a similar manner. Booking the huts in advance is mandatory, and turning up without a booking is seriously frowned upon. If you do this the huts are under no obligation to give you shelter and may turn you away. The more popular huts may be booked months in advance and you should always phone a few days ahead just to re-confirm your booking. Once in a hut, you will be allocated a bunk and given blankets for the night. You will then be told what time dinner and breakfast are. Please remember that these huts are often catering for large numbers – you should be on time for dinner and should make the guardian aware of any special dietary requirements when you book.
