50 portraits from the Alps. Fortresses, shelters, basecamps. Places to quench your thirst, get warm, and meet people. Mountain huts have many roles to play — and each structure fulfills its role in a very special way. This inspiration book is a collection of 50 impressive mountain huts and houses, each one unique, with its own strong personality, shaped by its location, history, and — not least — the people who fill it with life. Scattered throughout the entire Alpine region, from Switzerland to South Tyrol to Bavaria and through Austria, every hut is more than worth the hike. Climb on up, say hi, and enjoy!