7 m away
Albert Premier Hut - Charamillon - Long
An accessible and beautifully-situated high mountain hut with a number of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Haute Route Day 1: Le Tour to Albert Premier Hut
Arve Valley
Balme (Le Tour)
Chamonix
Vormaine
Balme
Total walking time: 4-5 hours, 1,400m of ascent.
Also in Valais, Switzerland
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 51 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
Utilising Le Tour’s lift system allows you to easily gain altitude, should you wish to avoid the initial climb, from here you begin the traverse to your first overnight stop, the Albert Premier hut, 2702m. The path is slightly exposed in places and we may have some snow patches to cross early in the season. Arriving early afternoon will allow groups to refresh their alpine skills ahead of the long trek, or just sit back and admire the view.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Similar routes nearby
1.3 km away
Albert Premier Hut - Charamillon - Medium
An accessible and beautifully-positioned high mountain hut with a variety of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 878 m
- Descent
- 878 m
1.8 km away
Lac Blanc from Col des Montets
Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets on one of Chamonix's most famous hikes!
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 995 m
- Descent
- 995 m
1.8 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Montroc to la Flégère
Day 10: The final day of the Tour and with expansive views across the Mont Blanc Massif, this is a fitting end to a great trip.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
2.6 km away
Albert Premier Hut - Charamillon - Short
An accessible and beautifully-situated high mountain hut with a variety of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 574 m
- Descent
- 574 m
2.7 km away
Mont Buet
Challenging alpine hike that summits Mont Buet along with other nearby peaks.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
2.8 km away
Argentière - Lac des Chéserys - Lac Blanc - La Flégère
A tough hike which starts in forests and then brings you out into spectacular, open mountainous terrain.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 533 m
6.7 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Flégère to Brévent
A stunning segment of the TMB following the Grand Balcon Sud trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 791 m
- Descent
- 178 m
6.7 km away
Lac Blanc from La Flegere
Hike to Lac Blanc from La Flegere on one of Chamonix's most famous hikes!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 566 m
- Descent
- 566 m
7.3 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Col de la Forclaz to Montroc
Day 9: The final border crossing of the Tour and the first time you'll have seen Chamonix for a week!
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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