What are mountain huts like?
Staying in the huts affords a superb insight into the local way of life in the area you’re trekking through. Huts can vary immensely, but the ones I use on my treks all have reasonable facilities, and some are quite luxurious. They all have a minimum of running cold water, and often hot, many huts now providing showers. They all have proper flush toilets, usually of the sit down variety! We sleep either in dormitories or small rooms. Blankets (or often duvets nowadays) are provided and pillows. I recommend you bring a sheet sleeping bag so you don’t have to sleep next to the blankets. A set menu is provided, and people with special diets can be catered for, but I need to know beforehand. The food is always filling and plentiful. Beverages are available, including soft drinks, beer, wine, and local liqueurs. Often local specialities are on the menu. The cost of accommodation is included in the holiday price. You just pay for drinks and any extras you have. It’s very often possible to bu
