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 Respect the restriction on numbersBecause of overcrowding and lack of facilities, large groups (six or more) should not use a bothyBothies are not available for commercial groups.

To find out more, see The Book of the Bothy (Cicerone Press) or the Mountain Bothies Association website (www.mountainbothies.org.uk).

Top tip

Always take a tent, in case the bothy is full, plus a sleeping mat for a more comfortable night’s sleep. There may be a sleeping platform, but if it’s busy you might have to sleep on a stone floor.

Mountain huts

Hut-hopping is great way to travel. Refuge de la Croix de Bonhomme on the Tour du Mont Blanc, France (Route 9)

Hut-to-hut running is a fantastic, cost-effective way of fastpacking through the Alps and other European mountain ranges, and it doesn’t involve carrying a tent, stove or sleeping bag. Running between mountain huts (also known as refuges, rifugios, Hütten and cabanes), where you can get a bed, hot dinner and breakfast, means you only need to carry essential gear; and a lighter pack means that you can move more quickly and comfortably through mountainous terrain.