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Hutting is a unique type of walking holiday, trekking in some of Europe’s most famous mountains, staying in huts along the way. These holidays allow you to stay longer in the mountains and see more of the unrivalled and breathtaking mountain scenery. But watch out, once experienced, our hutting holidays are often said to be addictive!
Where can I go?
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offers a selection of hutting holidays in Europe. The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the classic hutting tours, having run for more than 20 years and is the least demanding for first time hutters. Our route starts in Switzerland, treks through Italy and descends into France, reaching peaks of over 2500m.
New for 2009 – We have 3 new Hutting holidays: Across the Alps, which crosses through 4 countries, a route through the Gran Paradiso National Park in north west Italy, and a circuit through Austria's Stubai mountains.
Am I fit enough?
For some the idea of mountain hutting can be daunting, but if you’re happy with the grade of walking it requires (C/C+ – more strenuous walking and hiking), then hutting is generally no more demanding, although you'll have to carry a pack. These holidays are simply filled with challenge and interest for the experienced mountain walker.
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Austrian Alpine Club (AAC)
Austrian Alpine Club (AAC) membership is necessary for all hutting holidays (*except Jotunheimen). It is not included in the holiday charge; a membership form will be sent with your holiday confirmation. (Membership of another Alpine Club with full reciprocal rights is acceptable.) * For Jotunheimen, membership of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) is necessary. Details will be sent with your holiday confirmation. Please check your insurance policy to make sure you are covered for mountain walking.
What are the huts like?
Many huts are in superb positions offering magical views and are, on the whole, very well equipped, welcoming and social places. Huts normally consist of a large common room cum dining room and mixed dormitories with bunk beds. The hut wardens normally try to reserve one of these dormitories for our sole use.
Hot meals, blankets and pillows are provided (you need only a sheet sleeping bag) and washing facilities are often excellent with hot water and showers but can be basic (and without shower facilities at all) in smaller huts. The Holiday Information Sheet specific to each hutting tour normally contains information on the facilities in each hut. It is often possible to buy provisions at huts, such as chocolate and a few other basic items.
On some hutting holidays, some nights are spent in simple multi-bedded, and possibly mixed-sex, hotel accommodation.
What do I carry?
On all of our hutting holidays you have to carry a pack containing everything you need during your holiday. With modern lightweight hi-tech gear readily available, your basic pack need weigh no more than 7kg (15lbs). In addition to this you'll need to fill your water flask and carry some picnic food. The leader has a rope and emergency shelter (both for use in emergencies only!) and the carrying of these is normally shared around the group over the duration of the holiday.
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