• Sport

Trail to Presset lake and refuge

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

Sport Trail to Presset lake and refuge La Plagne Tarentaise

About

Departing from La Plagne Tarentaise (73210)
Average length : 06h00
Total elevation gain : 900m
Vertical drop : 900m
Distance : 14km
Non signed itinerary
Animals allowed

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 900m
Altitude max : 2500m
Vertical drop : 900m

Further informations

Rock, Stone, Ground

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    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.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    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

    Period of practice

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

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Chapelle St Guérin Foran La Côte d'Aime 73210 La Plagne Tarentaise
    Departing from : La Plagne Tarentaise (73210)
    Latitude : 45.605843 - Longitude : 6.674118
    Moving across the city : La Côte-d'Aime (73210), La Plagne Tarentaise (73210)
    Information update on 27/06/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne