Presset Refuge – Lac de Presset loop from La Côte-d'Aime

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Presset Refuge – Lac de Presset loop from La Côte-d'Aime

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Presset Refuge – Lac de Presset loop from La Côte-d'Aime

06:04

14.7km

920m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.06 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

682 m

Vallon de l'Ormente

Highlight • Gorge

As you walk through the hollow of the Ormente valley, the mountains come together in a romantic picture. Between winding tracks, turbulent rivers and isolated chalets, the mountain atmosphere is …

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5.59 km

La Motta Se

Ruins

6.26 km

Plan de Presset

Highlight • Other

Small pasture below the Refuge de Presset. Branch of the GR 5 towards Col du Bresson.

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6.95 km

Pierra Menta

Highlight • Summit

Magnificent view from the terrace of the Presset refuge.

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6.96 km

Presset Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Presset refuge is nestled in a spectacular setting, on the edge of the lake of the same name and at the foot of the Pierra Menta. A great place to take a break or spend the night!

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7.03 km

Lac de Presset

Highlight • Lake

A very pretty mountain lake located at 2514 meters above sea level.

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7.82 km

Bresson Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Bresson is located at an altitude of 2,469 meters between the Pierra Menta and the Pointe de Presset.

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10.2 km

Municipal mountain hut in the Tarentaise at 2009 m. Located on the GR 5 and is the starting point for tours in the Pierra Menta area. Easy to reach from the valley on a road.
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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

5.78 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

4.43 km

2.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,480 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2023,Passeur de Gargan

Excellent hike, with a very present fauna around the GR5, you will find Bouquetin, Chamois, and finally a view of Mont Blanc once the Passeur de Gargan has been climbed.

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