Mountain Hut Book

An introduction to mountain huts and refuges for walkers and trekkers. Informative and entertaining, this book explores the mountain hut experience, from how huts have developed to modern-day hut etiquette. With profiles of the author's top picks, and the best hut-to-hut routes in the Alps and Pyrenees.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2018
Publisher: Cicerone Press

This captivating book takes readers on a delightful journey into the world of mountain huts, celebrating the sheer diversity and occasionally quirky nature of these remarkable structures that provide access to remote corners of majestic mountains. Laden with entertaining anecdotes that vividly bring the places and people to life, it offers detailed descriptions of the author's personal favorite huts in the majestic Alps, along with insightful suggestions for hut-to-hut tours ranging from 3 to 13 days in duration, including the iconic Tour of Mont Blanc. Furthermore, the book delves into the historical evolution of huts, tracing their humble beginnings as primitive shelters to the often purpose-built, eco-friendly buildings of today. For those unfamiliar with the concept, it unravels the mysteries of huts, providing practical guidance on how to utilize them and what amenities to expect. Above all, it showcases the remarkable way in which mountain huts can transform into vibrant social hubs, where like-minded individuals can gather to spend a night or two in the most enchanting of locations, while sharing a deep appreciation for the wonders of the wild.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 152 x 210 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781852849283