French Ridge Hut
Mount Aspiring National Park, Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
This new hut is located on the summer snowline on French Ridge, near the head of the Matukituki Valley West Branch. This hut built in 1999 is the fourth French Ridge Hut, the first being built slightly higher on the ridge in 1940. Climbers heading for Aspiring, Avalanche and other nearby peaks pass through here. The hut commands views of the head of the valley as well as Rob Roy Peak, although Aspiring itself is hidden from view. A warden is present from late October to late April to collect hut fees during summer months.
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Owner
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Owner: NZAC |
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Category
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Serviced Alpine Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 20
20
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Facilities
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Toilet |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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A steep scramble from Pearl Flat on the valley floor below. It is a full day walk from the Raspberry Creek car park to the hut. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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1,463m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-CA11
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ID 1598
About this hut
Added 20 December 2006 by matthewmatthew.
No revisions.
70 views in the past year (6 per month).