
Voted 10/10 | This is a translation of info concerning the refuge du Goûter Hut. Proof-read by Peak Freak (see the "French Team" Europe forum thread, around page 10).
This text is offered to be read upon arrival at the hut.
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE GOUTER HUT
Here is some information concerning registration and life at the hut.
Registration:
-If you have a confirmed reservation: go to the reception desk with your guiding and alpine association cards.
Please tell us which drinks each member of the group will have for breakfast (Tea, Coffee, Chocolate...). The dormitory placements will then be distributed.
-If you do not have a reservation: upon arrival, go to the reception desk with your guiding and alpine association cards. If there have been cancellations, you might be able to get a dormitory placement (information given after 7:30 PM). If not, you will be able to sleep in the main room after the second evening service. Wake up is at 1:30 AM; please clear the main room by 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 (as per local bylaw). 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 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 if you have not reserved, and there is space left).
Thank you for not leaving personal belongings in the dormitory after leaving in the morning.
Payment: upon arrival (quickest), or after the evening meal. We accept: cash in €; French bank checks; bank cards (subject to compatibility); Visa Cards (only for overnight guests).
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. |