lodging info
LODGING LEVELS
1. Camping: Sleeping outside under the stars or in tents. Check your particular trip information to see if the gear is provided by ALP or if you are expected to bring your own.
2. Basic: Simple accommodations designed to give backpackers and pilgrims a bed and a warm meal. These lodgings are typically mountain “rifugi” and pilgrim accommodations.
ROOMS: There will most likely be several bunk beds in one room. It is possible that rooms may not be able to be divided by gender or from non-ALP participants, but ALP always requests private rooms divided by gender.
BATHROOMS: The bathrooms will likely be in the halls and common to several rooms.
3. Standard: Comfortable rooms divided by gender amongst your ALP group only. These lodgings are typically religious houses (monasteries, convents, etc.) but may be other kinds of establishments as well.
ROOMS: You will typically have 1-3 roommates, but there may be several bunk beds in one room. This category is not guaranteed double-occupancy.
BATHROOMS: The bathrooms are likely in your room, but they may be in the halls.
4. Superior: Comfortable rooms in religious houses, hotels, and other establishments.
ROOMS: You will only have 1 roommate.
BATHROOMS: Bathrooms will be in your room.
5. Premier: 4 and 5 star hotels and other more luxurious establishments.
ROOMS: You will only have 1 roommate.
BATHROOMS: Bathrooms will be in your room.
UPGRADES
It is often possible to upgrade the type of lodging for some or all of the nights for an extra charge. For example, if the group is hiking in the alps and there are 2 nights in a “basic” accommodation, you may be able to upgrade to a “standard” or “superior” level for those 2 nights. We would prioritize an upgrade close to the lodging where the main group is housed, but we cannot guarantee an ALP staff will be in your establishment. Contact us if you are interested in this option.
SINGLE-ROOM SUPPLEMENT
A single-room supplement is usually available for purchase on our pilgrimages. Please see your specific trip information for more details or contact us.