| Bellecote Glacier |
Neighbouring ski sectors:
Skiing in Belle Plagne - Plagne Bellecote
Skiing in Montchavin - les Coches
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Description: |
| La Frete |
Blue |
A fast blue run that does not get much direct sun so maintains conditions well. The piste leads to the Chalet de Bellecote chair; there also used to be an itinerary run to les Bauches from here. |
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| Lanche Ronde |
Blue |
Only accessible from the top of the Chalet de Bellecote chairlift. A more interesting run than la Frete but just before they meet up usually not such good conditions. |
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| Col 1 & 2 and Deversoir |
Blue |
Three blue runs that make up the skiing on the glacier itself. Usually closed in winter to preserve the snow for summer. |
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| La Chiaupe |
Red |
After you leave the glacier this run can be particularly vicious in the wrong conditions. It is better left until after the sun has softened the moguls: at this altitude they freeze hard overnight. |
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| La Combe |
Red |
This run gets little direct sun so the snow conditions tend to be better than La Chiaupe. It is also longer and generally a better experience. |
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| Bellecote |
Black |
The start of the run is gentle, do not be fooled by what you see: there is a rocky section at the top of the long steep part of the run. After the steepest section there is a great variety of skiing especially in good conditions: the best is probably when there is spring snow. The Bellecote and Rochu are often closed but still skiable with a guide: they give access to some amazing off piste skiing including the Face Nord de Bellecote and the Friolin areas. |
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| Le Rochu |
Black |
This piste shares the start and steep sections with the Bellecote piste; after the steep section le Rochu will usually be in better condition. The best skiing in this area is off piste with a guide. |
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| It is recommended that skiing or snowboarding off-piste is only undertaken with a properly qualified guide and when carry the necessary safety equipment. |
