Lou Mayèn de Léne
1.9
2,040m
Savoie, France
About
Lou Mayèn de Léne sits at 2,040m in the Chaîne de Belledonne, east of Grenoble. The hut is reached from the Vallée de la Romanche via the Défilé de Maupas approach or from Allevard. Most hikers access it in 3–4 hours from the valley floor. It's a working base for ascents of Pic de Belledonne and traverses along the ridge system.
The refuge is tiny with just 4 beds, making it intimate and quiet. It operates as an unmanned refuge with basic shelter—expect to be self-sufficient for water and cooking. There's no warden service or prepared meals. The season runs June through September depending on snow conditions. It's suitable for experienced hikers comfortable with minimal facilities and exposed mountain conditions.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead, especially for July and August weekends. Only 4 spaces means you need to contact the hut early to confirm availability. Winter access is possible for those equipped and experienced with snow travel, but confirm conditions first. The hut works best for small groups planning multi-day ridge traverses or mountaineering objectives in the massif.
The refuge is tiny with just 4 beds, making it intimate and quiet. It operates as an unmanned refuge with basic shelter—expect to be self-sufficient for water and cooking. There's no warden service or prepared meals. The season runs June through September depending on snow conditions. It's suitable for experienced hikers comfortable with minimal facilities and exposed mountain conditions.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead, especially for July and August weekends. Only 4 spaces means you need to contact the hut early to confirm availability. Winter access is possible for those equipped and experienced with snow travel, but confirm conditions first. The hut works best for small groups planning multi-day ridge traverses or mountaineering objectives in the massif.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the keeper by email or phone as soon as you know your dates—with only 4 beds, availability fills quickly, especially in July and August.
Lou Mayèn de Léne operates seasonally; confirm current opening dates with the keeper before planning your trip.
Approach from Vallée de la Romanche via Défilé de Maupas or from Allevard; the hike takes 3–4 hours from the valley floor to the hut at 2,040m.
It's an unmanned refuge with 4 beds and basic shelter—bring a stove and fuel, and be prepared to source or carry water.
No; it's a working base for mountaineers doing Pic de Belledonne ascents and ridge traverses, requiring solid fitness and self-sufficiency.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 4
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 340 0024155
- Website
- https://loumayendelene.wixsite.com/dortoir