Albert Premier Hut
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The Albert Premier Hut (sometimes known as Albert 1er) is located on the Haute Route
between Chamonix, France and Zermatt, Switzerland. It is at 8865 ft/2702 m above sea level. It is a popular hut with day hikers because of the short hike (2 to 3 hours) and beautiful views, like those into Chamonix Valley. The hut is usually used less by hikers attempting the entire Haute Route, but is popular as a base for climbers attempting the Aiguille du Chardonnet
and the Aiguille du Tour
.
The main, newer hut (built in 1959) can hold 137 people and the older hut, for winter use, can hold 30 people. The main hut is staffed from June to September and is operated by CAF section Chamonix.
Haute Route
The Haute Route, is the name given to a route undertaken on foot or by ski touring between Chamonix, France, and Zermatt, Switzerland....
between Chamonix, France and Zermatt, Switzerland. It is at 8865 ft/2702 m above sea level. It is a popular hut with day hikers because of the short hike (2 to 3 hours) and beautiful views, like those into Chamonix Valley. The hut is usually used less by hikers attempting the entire Haute Route, but is popular as a base for climbers attempting the Aiguille du Chardonnet
Aiguille du Chardonnet
The Aiguille du Chardonnet is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France....
and the Aiguille du Tour
Aiguille du Tour
The Aiguille du Tour is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif on the Swiss-French border. The voie normale mountain is graded F and can be climbed from either the Albert Premier Hut on the French side or the Cabane d'Orny on the Swiss side....
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The main, newer hut (built in 1959) can hold 137 people and the older hut, for winter use, can hold 30 people. The main hut is staffed from June to September and is operated by CAF section Chamonix.