Take the 2-minute tour ×  I'm planning to head to the Alps this
summer to walk the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Does
anyhow know how far in advance I need to book the huts? Months,
weeks or just a few days?  Also there's a good chance our plans
might well change en-route, due to weather conditions, am I
likley to find that means I can't get into the next hut on the
route?  share|improve this question  2 Answers 2  You cannot
book most huts in advance. You simply arrive and get a place to
sleep. If you're late then you will have to sleep on the floor.
Places are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. I speak
from (limited) experience.  I haven't slept in huts much, but
I've visited quite often, and most are quite basic. There are
some modern huts that can be reserved, but if they can be, you
certainly don't need to reserve more than a few days ahead.  You
can search for huts at the Swiss Alpine Club website. Then,
check the individual huts' websites for information such as
opening hours. For exam