Refuge des Prés : Raquette et ski de rando aux Contamines Montjoie

From the Notre-Dame de la Gorge car park: after the footbridge, take the main path, the Roman road, towards the "Roman bridge" with the stream on your right. Walk up this path; be careful, it is often icy! Anti-slip shoes can be useful. Continue along the Tour du Mont-Blanc GR until you reach the Rollaz plateau with its spectacular views of the Col de la Fenêtre, Col de la Cicle and Col des Chasseurs. Turn right into the Rollaz forest and after the Chalets des Prés you'll reach the Prés Refuge. To descend, go past the Balme Refuge avoiding going to the signposted Wildlife Reserve.