Refuge du Nid D'Aigle
3.6About
Refuge du Nid D'Aigle sits at 2,372m in the Mont-Blanc massif, accessible from the Chamonix valley. The approach takes 3–4 hours from Montenvers or the Mer de Glace area. Most parties hike via the Chemin de la Mer de Glace trail, gaining 700m steadily through mixed terrain. The final approach crosses scree and requires scrambling. Snow patches linger into early July.
The refuge has 19 beds across small dormitories. FFCAM members get priority booking and a discount on the nightly rate. The guardian serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or order packed meals the night before. There is no shower. The kitchen is stove-only—no wood fires. The hut opens mid-June and closes in September, weather permitting. Winter access is possible but requires mountaineering experience and ice climbing tools.
This is a working hut for Alpine climbers staging ascents on Mont-Blanc and the Chamonix Aiguilles, not a casual overnight stop. Book directly by phone with the guardian. July and August fill completely; reserve by late May for summer dates. June and September have more availability. Weather can close the hut mid-season without warning. Check current conditions before travel.
The refuge has 19 beds across small dormitories. FFCAM members get priority booking and a discount on the nightly rate. The guardian serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or order packed meals the night before. There is no shower. The kitchen is stove-only—no wood fires. The hut opens mid-June and closes in September, weather permitting. Winter access is possible but requires mountaineering experience and ice climbing tools.
This is a working hut for Alpine climbers staging ascents on Mont-Blanc and the Chamonix Aiguilles, not a casual overnight stop. Book directly by phone with the guardian. July and August fill completely; reserve by late May for summer dates. June and September have more availability. Weather can close the hut mid-season without warning. Check current conditions before travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; contact the guardian by phone directly as this small refuge fills quickly.
The refuge is staffed from mid-June to mid-September, though snow may block the approach until early July.
Hike 3–4 hours from Montenvers via the Chemin de la Mer de Glace trail, gaining 700m with scrambling and scree in the final pitch.
The refuge has 19 beds in small dormitories; evening meals and breakfast are provided by the guardian.
No—the final approach involves scrambling and loose scree, and the altitude gain and exposure demand solid hill fitness and scrambling experience.
Location
45.8561, 6.7996
HutLists Score
3.6
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- Managing club
- FFCAM Club Alpin Français
- Total
- 19
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 6 79 00 62 69
- Website
- http://refugeniddaigle.ffcam.fr/
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