Les Mangeurs de Lune

Les Mangeurs de Lune sits at 1750m in Haute-Savoie, accessible via the Vallée de Chamonix approach. The hut serves as a base for day walks across the Mont-Blanc massif's lower slopes and scrambles into the Aiguilles Rouges. Most parties reach it in 2.5–3 hours from Argentière or Les Praz, following well-marked paths through mixed forest and alpine meadow. Winter access requires mountaineering skills.
The hut holds 40 beds across shared dormitories. Half-board is standard: dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches available. The kitchen provides hot drinks throughout the day. Water is from the spring; toilets are basic but functional. The guardien manages the space from June through September; winter visits require prior arrangement and self-catering. Mobile reception is patchy.
Book 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends; shoulder months (June, September) fill 4–6 weeks out. Email enquiries get faster replies than phone calls during peak season. Payment is cash preferred, though card transfers work. The hut sits outside Parc National boundaries but respects FFCAM guidelines. Confirm your arrival time when booking—the guardien closes the kitchen at 19:00.