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Almagellerhütte

Valais · Valais · Suisse0 mGuardedVerified listing

The place

The Almagellerhütte is a Swiss Alpine Club hut, Niesen section, set at 2894 m altitude in the Wysstal above Saas-Almagell, in Valais. Built in 1984, it can accommodate 120 people in dormitories. It lies at the southern foot of the Weissmies (4017 m), the highest point of the Weissmies-Lagginhorn-Fletschhorn trio, and serves as the classic base camp for alpine climbs and rock climbing in the area. Access from Saas-Almagell via the Almagelleralp (T2, 3h30 walk, 1220 m elevation gain).

Staffed beds
120
Off-season beds
9

Getting there

From Saas-Almagell via the Almagelleralp (T2), 3h30 walk, 1220 m elevation gain.

The setting

Wysstal, Saas Valley, Valais. At the southern foot of the Weissmies (4017 m). Access to the Weissmies/Lagginhorn/Fletschhorn 4000ers.

What you'll find

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On site

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