A beautiful hike to a high-altitude lake with a view over the Vanoise massif and the legendary Pierra Menta!
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.
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.
Niveau difficulté
Level red – hard
Prices
Free access.
Opening
From 01/06 to 15/10.
Subject to weather conditions.
Subject to weather conditions.
Downloadable files
Characteristic
Animals accepted
yes
Elevation gain
900 m
Descent
900 m
Distance
14km
Type of itinerary
Return
To discover as well
Trail to Presset lake and refuge
Chapelle St Guérin Foran La Côte d'Aime
73210 La Plagne Tarentaise
73210 La Plagne Tarentaise
Altitude
700m
La Plagne Vallée
