Staying in a dorm represents a chance to live simply and communally with people from all over the world. Every dorm is different. They can sleep as few as 6 to as many as 40 in bunk beds, one long platform with separate mattresses or one long continuous mattress. 

 

Clean bedding is provided, so don’t worry about packing your sleeping bag, but we recommend bringing your own sheet. If you’re a light sleeper, don't forget to pack earplugs!

 

A dorm is generally the only option available to you when travelling alone in the Alps. Private rooms have two beds in them, so even if you request a private room, the other bed in the room will be assigned to another person and you will end up sharing with someone you don’t know. 

 

In the mountains, when you’re disconnected from social media and other first-world conveniences, good old-fashioned conversation takes over as the main source of entertainment. Many travellers rank the conversations they shared with fellow travellers in dorms after a long day of walking as a trip highlight. 

 

Don’t expect the dorms to be filled with backpackers. Mountain refuges are convivial places full of people of all ages and from a range of backgrounds – students, professionals, families and retirees. 

 

The option to upgrade your accommodation is possible on many of our alpine walking tours.

 

As the name suggests, private rooms in mountain huts offer more privacy. They usually equate to a bit more space to move and relax after a long day, too. If you are travelling with someone and want your own space, you can pay a supplement and upgrade to a private room. 

 

Be mindful that not all private rooms have en-suites, so you may end up sharing facilities with those in the dorm anyway. 

 

On self-guided trips private rooms are available every night, but on guided trips you will get a mixed bag of private, quad-share and dorm-style accommodation. 

 

 

 

No matter where you rest your weary head, you are bound to have an incredible experience walking an alpine trail or the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. Check out past UTracks Traveller reviews to see how much they appreciate their walking holidays. Everyone on a tour in the European Alps shares a fantastic camaraderie and spirits are always as high as the mountains themselves.

 

 

Time to start planning which alpine walking tour is right for you? Check out our comprehensive range of affordable self guided and guided walking holidays. If you'd like to do the Tour du Mont Blanc, click here.