Good starting point for hikes on the GR5 or in the Vanoise National Park. A fairly close approach by car is possible. Therefore, it is not one of the quaint, remote refuges.
The Presset refuge is nestled in a spectacular setting, on the edge of the lake of the same name and at the foot of the Pierra Menta. A great place to take a break or spend the night!
Quiet option, to avoid the busy road uphill. The noisy motorbikes and smoking cars are a nightmare. Race-fans drivers are something in route to Col de L’Iseran.