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Mini-tour du Beaufortain - Stage 3 - From Refuge de Presset to Plan de la Lai
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Description
After a night at the foot of Pierra Menta, plunge into the blue immensity of Lac de Roselend. After the Col Bresson, the descent is a gentle one through the mountain pastures. Take a final break at the Plan Mia or Plan de la Lai refuges!
From the refuge, head for Col Bresson and the Pierra Menta.
The trail descends, overlooking Lac de Roselend. Leave the path leading up to Col du Grand Coin on your left and continue on to the hamlet of Treicol. The trail climbs back up towards Grande Berge and Petite Berge, joining the Plan Mia mountain pastures. This itinerary can be done in the opposite direction, offering the option of stopping at the Plan Mya gîte on the first or last evening.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Additional information
Open period
From 04/15 to 11/01/12 : open daily.
Updated by
Agence alpine des territoires - 16/10/2025
www.agate-territoires.fr
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 79 38 38 62
Email : info@areches-beaufort.com
Website : https://www.lebeaufortain.com
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
IGN Top 25 - 3532 OT Massif du Beaufortain and 3531 OT Megève
Car access and parking
From Beaufort, head for Roselend, then Le Cormet. Park at the Plan de la Lai parking lot, just after the refuge.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
IGN Top 25 map - 3532OT Massif du Beaufortain
+ Map 3531OT Megève
Reception complements
Don't forget to book your nights in mountain huts!
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
DAY 3: "Refuge de Presset" to "Plan de la Lai" / From the refuge, head for Col Bresson and the Pierra Menta. The trail descends, overlooking Lac de Roselend.
Leave the path leading up to the Col du Grand Coin on your left and continue
to the hamlet of Treicol. The trail climbs back up towards Grande Berge and Petite Berge, joining the Plan Mia mountain pastures. This itinerary can be done in the opposite direction, offering the option of stopping at the Plan Mya gîte on the first or last evening.
Animals
Yes. Dogs allowed on the itinerary, but please see accommodation if possible.
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