In reply to John Nuttall:
Hi John,
interested in replies to your post too. My climbing partner and I are heading out in a couple of weeks but he has an injury which will prevent him carrying a heavy bag or doing long days. Maybe just as well given current conditions!
Just been looking at options and we are possibly looking at the Aiguille de La Berangere above the Conscrits hut, which is easily doable solo and no glacier crossing.
Also just been looking at a day route from the Montenvers station, which is the Fretes des Charmoz on L’Aiguille de lM.
It sounds like the Crochues Traverse may also tick your boxes, with a stay at the Refuge de Lac Blanc?
It looks like the Argentiere hut is closing on 8th September.