Altelshütte

Altelshütte sits at 1933m in the Valais Alps near Leuk. You reach it from Leuk-Stadt via the Daubenhorn trail, a steady 2.5-hour climb through forest and open pasture. The hut serves as a base for day trips to Daubenhorn (2281m) and onward routes toward the Rhone Valley. Most hikers approach it as a walking destination rather than a multi-day mountaineering objective.
The hut is small and simple, run by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers around 30 beds in shared dormitories. Meals are available—order dinner and breakfast when you book. Water comes from a nearby spring. The hut operates year-round but can close for maintenance outside summer months, so check ahead if you're planning a winter visit. No electricity or heating beyond the common areas, so bring warm layers.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email as far ahead as possible. July and August weekends fill quickly. A single night mid-week in shoulder seasons is usually easier to arrange. The hut keeper prefers advance notice of arrival time and dietary requirements. Bring cash for payment—card facilities are limited.