Lui D'Aout

Lui d'Août sits at 1,957m on the eastern flank of Mont-Blanc, above the Vallée de Chamonix. Reach it from Chamonix town (1,037m) via the Mer de Glace railway station, then hike south through the Montenvers area to gain the moraine paths. The approach takes 3–4 hours and involves moderate scrambling on loose terrain. This is not a high-traffic hut route; it suits hikers comfortable with exposed, uneven ground. The hut works as a base for exploring glaciers around Mont-Blanc's eastern approaches or as a waypoint on longer ridge traverses between Montenvers and the Refuge du Goûter.
Lui d'Août is a small stone refuge run by FFCAM. It sleeps around 30 people in dormitory style. The guardian provides simple meals (packed lunches, dinner, breakfast). Water comes from snowmelt and mountain sources; facilities are basic. The hut opens June through September, weather permitting. July and August see the most traffic, though numbers remain modest compared to the Goûter or other Blanc huts. Winter access is rare and dangerous; do not attempt outside the official season.
Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact FFCAM Chamonix section directly or check the Chamonix tourist office for current contact details and availability. The hut has limited telephone service; email or postal booking is more reliable. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a bed and allow time to settle. Stock extra food and water in case weather forces an unplanned stay.