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 Gîtes d’étape are a network of cheap accommodation aimed primarily at walkers. They often have dormitory accommodation, but many also have smaller rooms. Most, but not all, will offer evening meals, breakfast and picnic lunches. Some will be open for snacks and drinks during the day. Most will have a kitchen for the use of visitors. Don’t get confused by the ‘gîte’ designation; these are mainly chambres d’hôtes rather than gîtes d’étape.

 Manned refuges are mountain huts that offer accommodation, possibly in dormitories. They have a drink and meals service, open to both residents and non-residents and will usually provide packed lunches.

 Unmanned refuges are open for the use of mountaineers and walkers. They are equivalent to the Scottish ‘bothy’ and range in quality from purpose-built buildings, which are well maintained by mountaineering clubs, to buildings that are little better than unmaintained cow sheds.

 Some campgrounds will have cabins, static caravans or gîte d’étape accommodation.