• 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
    Languages spoken : French
    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 18/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne