Refuge du Nid D'Aigle
1.0
2,372m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Refuge du Nid d'Aigle sits at 2,372m in the French Alps, accessible via the Mont-Blanc massif. The main approach takes 4-5 hours from the Chamonix Valley. The hut perches on exposed terrain with views across the Mont-Blanc range, making the final approach steep and scrambling in places. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
The refuge operates as a basic mountain shelter with 19 beds across shared dormitories. Meals focus on hearty mountain food—dinner and breakfast are included with bed bookings. Water comes from snowmelt and spring sources depending on season. There are no showers or charging points. The FFCAM (Club Alpin Français) maintains the hut with seasonal opening typically from June through September, though this depends on snow conditions and access routes.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during the summer season. Contact the FFCAM refuge keeper in advance to confirm current opening dates and conditions, especially early and late season. Solo hikers should verify weather forecasts before committing to the approach—exposure and rockfall risk increase in poor visibility. The hut is staffed seasonally, so pre-booking is essential.
The refuge operates as a basic mountain shelter with 19 beds across shared dormitories. Meals focus on hearty mountain food—dinner and breakfast are included with bed bookings. Water comes from snowmelt and spring sources depending on season. There are no showers or charging points. The FFCAM (Club Alpin Français) maintains the hut with seasonal opening typically from June through September, though this depends on snow conditions and access routes.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during the summer season. Contact the FFCAM refuge keeper in advance to confirm current opening dates and conditions, especially early and late season. Solo hikers should verify weather forecasts before committing to the approach—exposure and rockfall risk increase in poor visibility. The hut is staffed seasonally, so pre-booking is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—the hut has only 19 beds, so book at least 2–3 months ahead for peak season (July–August).
The refuge operates seasonally; summer access is typically June to September, though winter approaches require mountaineering skills and are avalanche-prone.
The main approach from Chamonix Valley takes 4–5 hours and involves steep terrain with scrambling on the final section to 2,372m.
The hut serves hearty mountain dinners and breakfasts in a basic shelter with shared dormitory beds and no shower facilities.
No—the steep, exposed final approach with scrambling and the high altitude (2,372m) require solid hill-walking fitness and scrambling experience.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 19
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 6 79 00 62 69
- Website
- http://refugeniddaigle.ffcam.fr/