Binntalhütte
| Binntalhütte SAC refuge |
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| location | Binntal ; Canton of Valais , Switzerland ; Talort: Binn | |
| Mountain range | Valais Alps | |
| Regions | Binntal, Nufenen | |
| Geographical location: | 665.65 thousand / 136 274 | |
| Altitude | 2275 m above sea level M. | |
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| owner | SAC - Delémont section | |
| Construction type | Refuge; stone | |
| Usual opening times | Mid June to early October | |
| accommodation | 50 beds, 0 camps | |
| Winter room | 36 bearings | |
| Web link | Section page | |
| Hut directory | SAC | |
The Binntalhütte is a mountain hut belonging to the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) in the Binntal in the canton of Valais in Switzerland . It stands a little below the top of the Albrun Pass and serves as accommodation when crossing the pass or as a starting point for mountain climbing in the area. The mountain pass is dominated by the Albrunhorn (Italian Monte Figascian , 2885 m above sea level ) in the west and the Ofenhorn (Italian Punta d'Arbola , 3235 m above sea level ) in the east .
During the Second World War , the Albrun Pass was fortified because of its strategic location. An observation post with accommodation was set up below the pass and has been converted into today's Binntalhütte . The actual fortress was three kilometers from the pass on the Mittlenberg. The Mittlenberghütte ( 2394 m above sea level ) was created from the former troop accommodation .
