Located above the Tour glacier, on its right bank, it is the only refuge managed by the Chamonix CAF that can be reached without going on a glacier in summer.
Its location is ideal with a view of a wide range of peaks: Aiguille du Tour, Grande Fourche, Chardonnet, Aiguille d'Argentière, the Verte and the Drus, the Aiguilles Rouges. The total renovation of the refuge in 2014 allows a spring opening for the practice of mountain skiing and mountaineering in winter conditions.
Its name is due to the Belgian King, Albert I, a mountaineer who was killed while climbing near Namur.
Its name is due to the Belgian King, Albert I, a mountaineer who was killed while climbing near Namur.
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Permanent restoration. In the evening, unique meal for mountaineers or hikers.
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Nearest village or station: Le Tour.
Access possible by trail: Charamillon gondola and Col de Balme chairlift then trail in summer 1h30 (height difference 500 m) or by the moraine from Le Tour, more difficult (height difference 1300 m) 3 to 4 hours, route recommended in spring.
It is one of the rare refuges in the high mountains to which access can be envisaged in summer as a family with children.
Attention ! The trail is fairly aerial for a short time and requires special attention from parents. Do not hesitate to belay the youngest with a small piece of rope and be careful not to stop in places where there may be a risk of falling rocks. Possibility of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
Coach parking near the gondola.
– IGN map: 3630 OT
Please note, winter access is different from that of the summer season. Mountaineers can reach the refuge from the Grands Montets ski resort, crossing the Argentière glacier, the Passon pass, and the Tour glacier. This is the quickest and safest route.
Access possible by trail: Charamillon gondola and Col de Balme chairlift then trail in summer 1h30 (height difference 500 m) or by the moraine from Le Tour, more difficult (height difference 1300 m) 3 to 4 hours, route recommended in spring.
It is one of the rare refuges in the high mountains to which access can be envisaged in summer as a family with children.
Attention ! The trail is fairly aerial for a short time and requires special attention from parents. Do not hesitate to belay the youngest with a small piece of rope and be careful not to stop in places where there may be a risk of falling rocks. Possibility of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
Coach parking near the gondola.
– IGN map: 3630 OT
Please note, winter access is different from that of the summer season. Mountaineers can reach the refuge from the Grands Montets ski resort, crossing the Argentière glacier, the Passon pass, and the Tour glacier. This is the quickest and safest route.
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- Dorm room
Opening
- From 18/03 to 01/05. Closed Wednesday and Thursday. Guarded shelter. See the precise dates depending on the year. Unguarded shelter on Wednesday and Thursday. From 02/05 to 02/06, every day. Winter shelter and unguarded. From 03/06 to 18/09, every day. Guarded shelter. See the precise dates depending on the year. From 19/09 to 17/03, every day. Winter shelter open and not guarded. Dates to be confirmed.
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See all rates and discounts on: https://refugealbert1er.ffcam.fr/tarifs.html
Excluding babysitting, single rate of €8 to be paid in the trunk or by check at the CAF de Chamonix.
Excluding babysitting, single rate of €8 to be paid in the trunk or by check at the CAF de Chamonix.
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