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.
More than just a place of pilgrimage and worship, the Notre-Dame des Vernettes chapel is a meeting place for everyone, both devotees and mountain enthusiasts. Picnic tables, an orientation table, and restrooms invite you to stop by.
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!