Bellecôte Explained

Bellecôte
Elevation M:3417
Prominence M:808
Prominence Ref:[1]
Listing:Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Range:Graian Alps
Location:Savoie, France
Map:France
Label Position:left
Coordinates:45.4928°N 6.7822°W
First Ascent:12 September 1866 by Messrs Nichols and Roswell, with guides from Chamonix
Easiest Route:Via the Glacier du Cul du Nant (PD-)

The Bellecôte is a mountain in the Vanoise Massif in the Graian Alps, lying in the northern part of the Vanoise National Park and dominating the Peisey-Nancroix valley in Savoie. The north face is immense and austere, whereas the south face is more accessible.

The resort of La Plagne lies on one side of the Bellecôte.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sommet de Bellecote - peakbagger. peakbagger.com. 9 March 2015.