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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Beaufort

Bresson Pass – Presset Refuge loop from Pointe de Presset

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Beaufort

Bresson Pass – Presset Refuge loop from Pointe de Presset

Hard

4.7

(13)

250

hikers

Bresson Pass – Presset Refuge loop from Pointe de Presset

07:48

17.7km

1,260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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6.92 km

La Petite Berge

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Magnificent winding trails pass through alpine pastures. The trails here offer unrivaled views of the nearby Lac de Roselend, as well as gentle slopes and favorable terrain. These trails are …

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7.22 km

Lake Roselend

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The Roselend dam is the fourth highest in France. Built on the lake of the same name, it supplies the Bâthie power station located below the valley.

Its placid waters, …

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12.8 km

Presset

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Fork: towards Lake Love to the south, and then towards Pierra Menta, or east towards the Col du Bresson.

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14.7 km

Bresson Pass

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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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15.4 km

Pierra Menta

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Magnificent view from the terrace of the Presset refuge.

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15.4 km

Presset Refuge

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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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15.5 km

Lac de Presset

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

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16.3 km

Grand Fond Pass

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At 2,671 meters above sea level, the Grand Fond pass offers a beautiful view of the Pierra Menta, Mont Blanc, the lake and the Presset refuge.

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17.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.86 km

7.03 km

2.78 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.65 km

3.45 km

180 m

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Highest point (2,690 m)

Lowest point (1,790 m)

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