Albert Premier Hut, Mountain hut at 2702 meters in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
The Albert Premier Hut sits at 2,702 meters (8,865 feet) beneath the Glacier du Tour and serves as a base for reaching several summits including Aiguille du Tour and Grande Fourche. The lodge has dormitory rooms and dining areas where hikers and climbers stay overnight before attempting higher peaks.
The hut was built in 1930 as part of the growing network of mountain shelters in the Mont Blanc region. Its construction reflected the expanding interest in Alpine mountaineering and skiing during the early 20th century.
The hut carries the name of King Albert I of Belgium, reflecting how European royalty connected with mountaineering in the Alps.
You can reach the hut by taking the Charamillon gondola from Le Tour resort and then walking for about an hour and a half on marked trails. Winter conditions can be harsh at this elevation, so proper gear and mountain experience are helpful for safe travel.
The hut transforms with the seasons, offering full service for 140 guests in summer while switching to a self-service shelter with 30 beds in winter. Winter visitors must be fully self-sufficient and bring their own food and supplies for their stay.
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