night at Presset refuge, ski touring with a guide

Ski touring and nights at Presset mountain hut - instructor/guide

Evolve in the area of a famous ski touring competition, hike and ski very close to the rocky peak of Pierra Menta, spend a night at Presset mountain hut at 2514 m altitude : this is what we offer you with an instructor/guide to supervise you. 2 days or more in the mountains and an evening at altitude in the very heart of Beaufortain to discover, on skis, the snowy valleys of this Savoyard massif.

Ski touring with nights at refuge de Presset

Day 1 | Presset hut - 2514 m

M+ 1100 to 1450 m ; M- 0 to 350 m ; 4 to 6 hours

Access from the Tarentaise valley > Meet at the car park at the place called "Les Pars" above the village of Aime.

Day 2 | Brèche de Parozan - 2663 m

M+/M- 700 to 1500 m ; 4 to 6 hours

The next morning, once breakfast has been taken and the homemade Saint-Genix has been devoured, a myriad of options and itineraries present themselves to us. Very close to the refuge: the Bresson pass (2469 m), the Grand Fond pass (2671 m), the Brèche de Parozan (2663 m), the la Nova pass (2811 m)... switch to the combes and ski routes of the Beaufortain massif.

Day 3 | Lac d'Amour from Passeur de la Mintaz - 2575 m

M+ 800 to 1500 m ; M- 1700 to 2000 m ; 4 to 6 hours

The promiscuity of the various passes and "passeur" allows us to hike from the refuge by traversing a new route every day.

The above program is indicative and may be modified at any time by your guide if he or she deems it necessary for the safety of the group.

ski touring to presset mountain hut
View on the Pierra Menta from Presset hut terrace - 2514 m
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View on Presset pic from the mountain hut

Presset hut

  • Altitude: 2514 m
  • Elevation gain: 1000 m - 1200 m
  • Hut keepers: Charlotte Belledent & Jean-Philippe Gault
  • Winter opening: 25 January 2025
  • Payment methods: paychecks and cash (credit cards are not accepted)
  • Showers: no
  • Location

  • dortoir du refuge de presset
    5 dorms of 6 places, single beds on 3 floors

    Camped on a small hill at an altitude of 2514 m, facing the Pierra Menta summit, bordered by a frozen lake in winter, and surrounded by a rocky cirque, the Presset hut is a place of choice for ski touring and contemplating the summits. In addition, few refuges are guarded in winter, knowing that a heated place with half board awaits us at nightfall is a privilege that we would be wrong to do without. We know well Charlotte and Jean-Philippe, hut keepers of this refuge. If access to their lair requires some physical effort on the way up, the most difficult is invariably coming down, as the reception, the food, and the decor invite us to extend our stay.

    Ski touring courses at Presset refuge

    Courses dates 2024/2025

    January/February

    3 days

    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    25-26-27 January 2025
    4 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    28-29-30 January 2025
    5 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    01-02-03 February 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    04-05-06 February 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    08-09-10 February 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    11-12-13 February 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    15-16-17 February 2025
    0 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    18-19-20 February 2025
    0 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    22-23-24 February 2025
    3 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    25-26-27 February 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers

    March

    3 days

    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    01-02-03 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    04-05-06 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    08-09-10 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    11-12-13 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    15-16-17 March 2025
    5 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    18-19-20 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    22-23-24 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    25-26-27 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    29-30-31 March 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers

    April

    3 days

    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    01-02-03 April 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    05-06-07 April 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers
    3 days and 2 nights in the refuge
    08-09-10 April 2025
    6 places available
    550 €/pers

    Mountain hut closure

    10th of April 2025

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    Useful and legal information

    Required level
    A good physical condition is required for the practice of this sporting activity. It is essential to have a good ski or snowboard level: permanent control of your speed and trajectory; be used to ride off-piste in changing and sometimes deep snow.
    Compulsory insurance
    It is essential to have civil liability insurance to take part in our outings.
    It is mandatory to take out Assistance, Retrieval, Search and Rescue insurance. Check with your insurer that you are well covered for this specific activity: Individual Accident.
    Optional insurance
    It is recommended to have Cancellation Insurance and/or Equipment Insurance in the event of breakage, loss or theft.
    Administrative requirements
    Up-to-date valid national identity card or passport.

    Ski Instructors - Mountain Guides

    "Mountain professionals to guide you."

    You would like to go ski touring and spend a night or more at the Presset refuge? Contact us via the contact form and we will offer you a tailor-made outing.

    2024/2025 Prices

    Course open to other participants

    2 days
    450 €
    (price per personne)
    3-6 participants course
    3 days
    550 €
    (price per personne)
    4-6 participants course
    4 days
    780 €
    (price per personne)
    4-6 participants course

    Price = supervision + half-board of the hut and picnic ; to be paid separately.

    "Children prices -18 ans: contact us

    For you and your own group

    2 days
    315 € if you are 5 or 6
    375 € if you are 4
    475 € if you are 3
    675 € if you are 2
    (price per personne)
    3 days
    510 € if you are 5 or 6
    600 € if you are 4
    750 € if you are 3
    1050 € if you are 2
    (price per personne)
    4 days
    705 € if you are 5 or 6
    825 € if you are 4
    1025 € if you are 3
    1425 € if you are 2
    (price per personne)

    Price = supervision + half-board of the hut and picnic ; to be paid separately.

    The price includes

    > Supervision by a ski instructor or mountain guide.

    > Loan of safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe).

    Refuge

    > The half-board at the refuge.

    > Picnics on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th* day.

    * For 4-day courses only.

    The price does not includes

    >The first day's picnic.

    > Drinks.

    > Insurance.

    > Transportation.

    > Individual material.

    > Anything not listed in "The price includes".