On the slopes
Finding a clean toilet on the ski slopes.
During a day on skis, a toilet stop is never a detail. Everything depends on where you stop: a hut at altitude, a slope-side chalet or a lift station. Here is what to expect and what is worth checking.
Hut at altitude
The classic mid-day stop. The toilet is often small and heavily used: turnover, cleanliness at peak hours and hot water are what count. The best kept huts also provide hooks for helmet and jacket.
Slope-side chalet and snack stop
Quick access, but toilets are sometimes outside or reached by steep stairs. In ski boots it pays to know in advance what the entrance is like, how wide the door is and whether the floor holds.
Mountain stations and lift arrivals
Facilities are usually larger and heated, but not always clean in the afternoon. They are the best choice when you need space and a decent temperature rather than atmosphere.
What to check before taking your skis off
Cleanliness, hot water, soap, room temperature, stairs, queue: six elements that decide whether a stop is pleasant or forgettable. On AlpinToilet, skiers express them on a scale from 1 to 5, along with other criteria.
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All the criteria used to assess a hut toilet are explained in the guide to mountain hut toilets, or you can see how AlpinToilet works.