 Poster: A snowHead
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Ok, I've been Alpine ski touring since 1984 but I've never "done" the Haute route, mainly because of it's reputation for being crowded. I've decided next year I should go for it before decrepitude sets in. I know the huts get booked up fairly well in advance so my question is "how far in advance do I need to book?"
Looking at Argentiere hut, La Fouly, Grand St.Bernard Monastery, Valsorey, Chanrion, and Vignettes huts.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I booked about 10 days ahead 5 years ago. Would say 1 month Max.
La fouly. Should be OK a week in advanceif at all.
St Bernard I don't think you can book.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I think St B like you to phone a day or so in advance to check the conditions, and warn them you're going to arrive. That way, you get their weak, sweet tea on arriving (surprisingly refreshing on a whiteout day), and the infamous smile...
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Thanks.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I would also say at least 1 month. The Vignettes hut is probably the most important as all of the HR variations use this hut and it is usually the first to fill up.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Just back from an early HR and we pretty much followed this route. Consider the smaller un-guardianed huts, such as Doree and Singla as alternatives.
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