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Hiking route : Trail to Presset lake and refuge

Presset lake and refuge, La Plagne valley
View of the Pierra Menta from Refuge de Presset, La Plagne valley
Hiking route : Trail to Presset lake and refuge
Credit : Delphine Counil

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Description

A beautiful hike to a high-altitude lake with a view over the Vanoise massif and the legendary Pierra Menta!

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
6h
Dist.
14 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Chapelle St Guérin Foran La Côte d'Aime , 73210   La Plagne Tarentaise
Lat : 45.605843Lng : 6.674118

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Additional information

Environments

Riverside
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to GR footpath
Waterside

Updated by

Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne - 06/08/2025
www.la-plagne.com
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Open period

From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Subject to weather conditions.

Type of land

Rock
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Contact

Email : si.lacotedaime@free.fr

Reception complements

Safety rules
• Check the weather forecast before you leave.
• Avoid going alone. Tell someone that you are leaving and your planned route.
• Don't forget to drink, eat and take breaks during the hike.
Equipment
• Wear good shoes and clothes that are suitable for the mountains.
• Take with you: sun cream, hat, sunglasses, warm clothes and rain gear, a mobile phone in case of problems.
• Take a map with you. This map is given as an indication, it does not replace the IGN maps.
Good conduct
• Stay on the marked paths and avoid mowed fields.
• Respect the environment.
• Watch out for herds of animals, keep your dog on a lead.
• Please take your rubbish away with you.

In case of accident: 112 or 18
Weather: 32 50

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

0/ Set off from the car park at St Guérin chapel.
1/ Go to the Refuge de la Balme (signs to Refuge de la Balme).
2/ Take the path to the left in the direction of Refuge de Presset and the lake.
3/ Possibility of continuing to Col du Grand Fond, an additional 100m elevation gain. You go back on the same route.

Animals

Yes

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾