Refuge de La Valette

45°21′17″N 6°43′32″E / 45.35472°N 6.72556°E / 45.35472; 6.72556The first refuge on the site (Refuge des Lacs) was built in 1899 . But during its first winter, a strong storm pulls off its roof; the reopening happened in 1900 .

The refuge has recently been completely rebuilt in 1970 in its current form. The old refuge is still visible 250m higher, next to the small lake.

Multiples accesses are possible:

• by the Chalet des Nants (from the hamlet of "Prioux" to 1 710 m altitude, fastest access) (2,5 hours);
• by the Donkey's step (Pas de l’âne) and the Tambour pass (from Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Isertan) (3,5 hours);
• by the Chalets de Montaimont (from Prioux, Roc de la Pêche hut or from Péclet-Polset hut, 5h)
• by the cirques de l'Arcelin, du Grand Marchet et du Petit Marchet (from Col de la Vanoise hut, 6h)

The refuge is made up of three small separate wooden chalets. One includes the dining room and kitchen, another sleeping for professionals (guides, park agents and caretaker) and the last one is a dormitory for hikers.

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