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Mountain Hut Mountain Hut · Saas-Almagell · 3,039 m

Britannia hut SAC

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  • Britanniahütte
    Britanniahütte
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The Britannia Hut of the Geneva Section is one of the most visited SAC huts in the Alps and is above all the starting point of the Haute Route.

 

The Britannia hut (section Geneva) is one of the most popular SAC huts in the alps and especially is the starting point of the famous Haute-Route. Enjoy the amazing view on several 4000s and up to Italy.

Opening hours

Winter       4 March - 29 May 2023

Summer 15 June    - 24 September 2023

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Cancellations have to be done until 5 pm the day before arriving. Cancellations after that will be charged 100% !

Address

Britannia hut SAC
3906 Saas-Fee

Coordinates

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2'638'415E 1'101'071N
DD
46.060077, 7.935031
DMS
46°03'36.3"N 7°56'06.1"E
UTM
32T 417626 5101273
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