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| borutbk | Info sheet | |
Voted 10/10 | A few years ago, the following translation in English of the text in French one gets handed out upon arrival at the hut was developped by some SPers. I wonder if any recent visitor of the hut could confirm the info. Thanks. " HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE GOUTER HUT Here is some information concerning registration and life at the hut. Registration: -You have a confirmed reservation: go to the reception desk with your guiding and alpine association cards. Thank you for telling us which drinks each member of the group will have for breakfast (Tea, Coffee, Chocolate...). The dormitory placements will then be distributed. -You do not have a reservation: upon arrival, go to the reception desk with your guiding and alpine association cards. If there have been withdrawals, you might be able to get a dormitory placement (information given after 7.30 PM). On the contrary, you will be able to sleep in the main room after the second evening service. Wake up at 1.30 AM; thank you for liberating the main room at 1.45 AM, in order to allow space for breakfast. Note that sleeping in the main room must be paid for, in order to avoid overcrowding. Life at the hut: all stoves are fobidden inside the hut. No cooking inside the building (according to the law). You may buy hot water in the hut. Toilet below the annex, at level -1. Access by the metal staircase. Meals: -During the day from 8 AM to 4 PM. -Evening: 1st service at 6 PM, 2nd service at 6.45 PM. The names of the groups are written on the bulletin board and also at the end of the tables. -Breakfast: 1st service from 1.50 AM to 2.15 AM; 2nd service at 8 AM. Thank you for only using necessary space and returning your tray. Dormitory: the placements are given upon registration (or after 7.30 PM in case you have not reserved, and if there is space left). Thank you for not leaving personal belongings in the dormitory after leaving in the morning. Payment: upon arrival (that is the short way), or after the evening meal. We accept: cash in €; French bank checks; Visa Card (only for the overnight costs). Water: Since there is no drinkable water connexion nor any source, there is no running water at the hut. We sell bottled mineral water. THE WHOLE TEAM WISHES YOU A PLEASANT STAY AT THE HUT AND A GOOD ASCENT OF MONT BLANC." | |
| Posted Sep 1, 2011 6:37 am | ||
| markhallam | Nice to see this again | |
Voted 10/10 | Hi Fred & Moni I thought this seemed familiar - but then I saw I had voted in Dec 2010. Presumably you have updated it. Anyway, it prompted me to add a few photos and a trip report. Although straight forward and overcrowded, if you pick the wrong time, this mountain and this route are amongst my favourites. I have plans for going up again in September if the Gods will smile on me a 6th time - this time from the Val Veni/Aiguille Grises - so I'd still end up on the Bosses again. Best wishes, Mark | |
| Posted Mar 4, 2012 1:29 am | ||
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