Les Mangeurs de Lune
1.3
1,750m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Les Mangeurs de Lune sits at 1,750m in the Valais region, accessible via the Val d'Hérens. The standard approach takes 3–4 hours from Euréka or roughly 2.5 hours from the Lac de Moiry trailhead. The hut is also reachable in 2.5–3 hours from Grimentz, making it a logical basecamp for day walks and mountain passes in the area.
The hut accommodates 40 people in mixed dormitories. Hot meals and packed lunches are available with advance notice. Expect basic facilities: running water, heating, and composting toilets. The season typically runs from June through September, though these dates can shift. Check directly before planning shoulder-season trips. This is a working mountain hut, not a leisure facility—conditions are functional rather than comfortable.
Book by email or phone, especially if you need meals prepared. Peak season (July–August) fills quickly; aim to book 4–6 weeks ahead. Outside summer months, contact the hut manager directly to confirm opening dates and food availability, as staffing is minimal.
The hut accommodates 40 people in mixed dormitories. Hot meals and packed lunches are available with advance notice. Expect basic facilities: running water, heating, and composting toilets. The season typically runs from June through September, though these dates can shift. Check directly before planning shoulder-season trips. This is a working mountain hut, not a leisure facility—conditions are functional rather than comfortable.
Book by email or phone, especially if you need meals prepared. Peak season (July–August) fills quickly; aim to book 4–6 weeks ahead. Outside summer months, contact the hut manager directly to confirm opening dates and food availability, as staffing is minimal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead during summer; contact the hut directly by email or phone, especially for groups.
The hut operates seasonally; confirm exact dates with the hut as Alpine huts typically open late June and close by mid-September.
Approach from Grimentz in 2.5–3 hours, from Lac de Moiry in 2.5 hours, or from Euréka in 3–4 hours; all routes are marked hiking trails.
Hot dinners and packed lunches available with advance notice; basic facilities include running water and heating in dormitories.
Yes—the approach routes are straightforward day hikes with no technical difficulty, making it suitable for hikers with basic fitness.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 22 47 22
- Website