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Le Hameau Albert 1er
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · Independent · High Luxury
Joseph Carrier, a grocer and stagecoach man, opened Pension du Chemin de Fer beside Chamonix's new railway in 1903; five generations later his descendant Perrine still runs the Relais & Châteaux hamlet named for King Albert I of Belgium, a regular climber here. Heating went in so the house could stay open for the 1924 Winter Olympics, and in 1997 Pierre and Martine Carrier added three timber farmhouses that created today's Hameau. Chef Damien Leveau holds a Michelin star at Restaurant Albert 1er; the hotel itself carries MICHELIN One Key.
- Opened 1903
- Neighborhood: Les Plans
- Architect: Lionel Adam
About Le Hameau Albert 1er
- Joseph Carrier built Pension du Chemin de Fer in 1903 beside Chamonix's new railway, a summer-only inn a short walk from the station.
- After King Albert I of Belgium, a regular alpinist in the valley, died in 1934, François-Joseph Carrier renamed the house Hotel Albert 1er et de Milan.
- Central heating was installed so the pension could stay open for the 1924 Winter Olympics, the first Winter Games, hosted in Chamonix.
- Pierre Carrier took a second Michelin star in 1999, the same year the hotel joined Relais & Châteaux; today's chef Damien Leveau holds one star at Restaurant Albert 1er.
- Perrine Carrier, fifth generation, has directed the hotel since joining in 2002; the 1997 farmhouse wing is what turned the pension into a hamlet.
History
Joseph Carrier, a grocer and stagecoach relay owner, opened Pension du Chemin de Fer in 1903 beside Chamonix's new railway, a summer-only house near the station. Heating was added so it could stay open for the 1924 Winter Olympics. After King Albert I of Belgium, a regular climber in Chamonix, died in 1934, François-Joseph Carrier renamed it Hotel Albert 1er et de Milan.
Marcel Carrier earned a Michelin star in 1967; his son Pierre took a second in 1999, the year the hotel joined Relais & Châteaux. In 1997 Pierre and Martine Carrier built three timber farmhouses, a spa, and La Maison Carrier, creating Le Hameau Albert 1er. Fifth-generation director Perrine Carrier has run the house since 2002. Chef Damien Leveau has led Restaurant Albert 1er since 2018 and holds a Michelin star; the hotel carries MICHELIN One Key.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant Albert 1er — Restaurant · One MICHELIN Star
- Maison Carrier (restaurant de Pays La Maison Carrier) — Restaurant · cuisine de pays
- Restaurant de Pays — Restaurant
- Restaurant gastronomique Albert 1er — Restaurant · gastronomique
Experiences
- Reflets Alpins tasting menu — Seven-course tasting menu at Restaurant Albert 1er, priced at 178 €, served to all guests of one table only.
- L'Appel des Cimes menu — Nine-course menu at Restaurant Albert 1er, priced at 205 €, served to all guests of one table only.
- Maison Carrier afternoon offering — Afternoon offering Wednesday to Sunday with a menu of desserts and a hot drink.
- Hammam and sauna — Access to the hammam and sauna with a spa treatment or massage booking; pool and jacuzzi are for hotel guests.
- Guided heritage tours of Chamonix — Guided tours with recommended heritage guides on the town and valley, including the Musée du Mont-Blanc and Musée des Cristaux.
- Guided mountain activities — Mountain activities led by professionals such as Guide de Haute-Montagne or Moniteur de ski, available year-round for all levels.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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