Description
Mt Aspiring National Park
Summary:
French Ridge Hut is bookable via the Department of Conservation (DOC) booking site as from 2nd September 2024. It is no longer first in, first served. Click here to go to DOC
This large alpine hut is located just below the snow line and offers amazing views across the Matukituki Valley, and provides a safe haven on route to ascents of Mount Aspiring.
Location:
1,465m on the Mt French ridge, West Matukituki Valley, Mount Aspiring National Park.
Detailed map below.
Facilities:
20 bunks, DoC radio, water tank, toilet.
Access:
2 hours from Aspiring Hut to Pearl Flat then 3 hours up French Ridge through steep bush and open tussock.
Fees:
French Ridge Hut is bookable via the Department of Conservation (DOC) booking site as from 2nd September 2024. It is no longer first in, first served. Click here to go to DOC
- Members $20 per night
- Non-members $40 per night
- Youth rate members (11-17 years) $10 per night
- Youth non-member rate (11-17 years) $20 per night
- Children (10 yrs and under) free
Location Map
Point Location:
POINT (168.69399548 -44.4286314)
NZTopo50: CA11 572 715
NZMS260 (old): E39 673 332