We stayed here after a night at the Tete Rousse and a crossing of the very dangerous Gran Coulier. Both these experiences were miles better than the atmosphere and staff the Gouter hut. Who the hell do the staff in this place think they are? The female in charge was rude and extremely unhelpful and actually shrugged her shoulders when... More

The place is old and crowded in high season fare enough. Having to sleep on the dining room floor with 50 other people and woken at 1:00 am fare enough. Toilets stink and are filthy fare enough. Food expensive and untasty fare enough. But the staff here are the worst ive ever experienced anywhere. They have a difficult job in... More

Probably the most unhelpful, least hospitable and uncomfortable place I have ever been. Stay at Tete Rousse, you will not regret it. The new hut is due to be finished in a week but as the same people are managing the new place I do not expect it to be any better.

We started our Mont Blanc climb from the Cosmique hut and descended via Du Gouter route. We decided to stay at the Du Gouter hut because it was still a long way to the Chamonix valley ahead. They charged us 53 euro per person for the half-board and said they can tell us the bed numbers after dinner. After dinner... More