


A beautiful hike to a high-altitude lake with a view over the Vanoise massif and the legendary Pierra Menta!
Riverside
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to GR footpath
Waterside
Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne - 06/08/2025
www.la-plagne.com
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From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Subject to weather conditions.
Rock
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Email : si.lacotedaime@free.fr
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
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.
Yes