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General Information

Currency and Exchange

Currency is the Euro (100 cents = €1). If you are planning to use mountain huts remember to take plenty of cash as credit cards are not generally accepted in refuges.

Banks are open from 9am until noon, and between 2pm and 4pm Monday (or Tuesday) to Friday, and closed either Saturday or Monday. On the day before a bank holiday, banks usually close early. Most banks have an ATM (cash machine) that is accessible 24hrs a day.

Banks, post offices and official exchange offices will change foreign currency and traveller's cheques. Most major credit cards (Visa, Barclaycard, Carte Bleue, Mastercard/Access and so on) are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants. Should the sign for your own credit card not be on display, make sure you check for acceptability before buying.

Health Care

In addition to having insurance cover for accidents, rescue and health care, British nationals (and those of other EU countries) are advised to carry a valid European health insurance card to obtain free, or reduced-cost, emergency state-provided medical treatment whilst in France. Apply to your local post office for an application form. Should you fall ill or have an accident during a visit to the Écrins, there are hospitals in Grenoble and Briançon.