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Cheery Rifugio Padova (Walk 15)

Walkers heading for Rifugio Vaiolet (Walk 36)

Pillows and blankets are always provided, so sleeping bags are not needed. Sleeping sheets, however, are compulsory in the club-run huts, so carry your own. Some huts have them on sale. You’ll also need a small towel, not that showers (either hot or cold) are common. A pair of lightweight running shoes or slippers is a good idea, as boots must not be worn inside huts, although guests are sometimes provided with rubber flip-flops or clogs. Hut rules include no smoking and lights out from 10pm to 6am, when the generator is switched off.

Rifugio accommodation should be booked in advance for July and August, especially on weekends for the hot spots. When you phone, tell the guardian: ‘Vorrei prenotare un posto letto/due posti letto’ (I’d like to book one/two beds). Be aware that a booking can set costly (for you!) emergency search procedures in motion if you don’t turn up, so remember to cancel if you change your plans. The occasional ultra-modern rifugio accepts credit cards, but it’s best to carry a sufficient supply of euros in cash, to be on the safe side. All the towns and large villages have an ATM.