This mountaineers' refuge at 2,700 meters has recently been renovated. It is also accessible to hikers without mountain equipment, but only in summer.

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September 21, 2019

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On the first day of the Haute Route, you will be tuned to the ice world of the Valais Alps at the day's destination, the Refuge Albert 1er, with its superb views of the Le Tour glacier. Can also be planned as a day trip. The views are all worth it.

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August 4, 2022

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Really nice refuge near the glacier. Good food and nice staff. Worth the climb to it.

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1. View of Lake Emosson in Switzerland – View of Refuge Albert Premier loop from Les Grandes Otanes

8.14km

03:44

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of Lake Emosson in Switzerland – View of Refuge Albert Premier loop from Vallorcine

14.2km

05:40

710m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Lake Emosson in Switzerland – View of Refuge Albert Premier loop from Montroc - Le Planet

16.9km

08:04

1,310m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 2,710 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Refuge Albert I and the Glacier du Tour

1. View of Lake Emosson in Switzerland – View of Refuge Albert Premier loop from Les Grandes Otanes

2. View of Lake Emosson in Switzerland – View of Refuge Albert Premier loop from Vallorcine

3. View of Lake Emosson in Switzerland – View of Refuge Albert Premier loop from Montroc - Le Planet

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