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.
Languages spoken
French
Characteristic
Animals accepted
yes
Elevation gain
900 m
Descent
900 m
Distance
14km
Type of itinerary
Return
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Altitude
700m
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