Bellecôte

#700 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1866Elevation: 11211 ftProminence: 2651 ftCoordinates: 45°29'33"N, 6°46'57"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Bellecôte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Plagne bobsleigh, Paradiski, Grande Motte, Mont Pourri.

5.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport
La Plagne bobsleigh, Mâcot-la-Plagne
139 min walk • The La Plagne bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track is a bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track located in La Plagne, France. The track was the venue for the bobsleigh and luge competitions for the 1992 Winter Olympics whose host city was neighboring Albertville.
3.9 miN
Winter sport, Ski area
Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix
99 min walk • Paradiski is a ski-area in the Tarentaise Valley of France that offers uninterrupted skiing in between the areas of Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne. The area is linked, since December 2003, by the Vanoise Express lift.
7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Motte
180 min walk • Grande Motte is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,653 metres above sea level. One side of it is in the Tignes ski area. There is a cable car up to 3453 m.
4.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Pourri
115 min walk • Mont Pourri is a mountain in the Vanoise Massif in the Graian Alps. It is located in the Vanoise National Park, nearby Les Arcs ski resort.
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Turia
120 min walk • Mont Turia is a shoulder on the north ridge of Mont Pourri in Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,646 metres above sea level.
5.1 miNE
Scenic mountain for hiking and skiing
Aiguille Rouge, Les Arcs
130 min walk • Aiguille Rouge is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Vanoise Massif and has an elevation of 3,227 metres above sea level. It is the highest point within the ski area of Les Arcs and is a fairly easy hike from the village below. It can also be accessed by a cable-car which almost reaches the summit area.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dôme de la Sache
113 min walk • Dôme de la Sache is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,601 metres above sea level.
5.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe du Vallonnet
136 min walk • Pointe du Vallonnet is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,372 metres above sea level.
5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Bec
128 min walk • Grand Bec is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,398 metres above sea level.
2.9 miSW
45°27'34"N • 6°44'40"E
Refuge du Bois, Champagny-en-Vanoise
75 min walk • Hiking, Hotel, Alpine hut
4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dôme des Platières
103 min walk • Dôme des Platières is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,473 metres above sea level.