Bellecôte glacier Frête blue
Bellecôte glacier Frête
The Frête blue is a stand-out run on the Bellecôte glacier if for only one reason – it’s the easiest graded run in La Plagne’s high Alpine terrain. Everything else up this high is graded either red or black.
Also, unlike the other pistes, it’s accessible from the mid-station of the Bellecôte glacier gondola.
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Bellecôte glacier Frête blue
The Frête piste takes a long curve out skier’s left before pulling back towards the base of the Chalet de Bellecôte chair. Unfortunately, this is another of La Plagne’s older, more dated chairs which means a slow ride back up. Also, while it’s officially a two-seater, you’ll often see riders catching it single-file.
The Frête piste is easy, high-altitude riding with normally very good snow. Unless you’re a beginner, it shouldn’t cause most skiers or snowboarders any problems.
More cruising, less organising
Get your skis or snowboard arranged before you travel and keep your first morning straightforward. The hire team can help you find a setup for relaxed cruising and building confidence.
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Frête Pros and cons
Frête blue piste: The positives and negatives of this run.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Snow-sure | Long flat midway |
| Wide piste | Very slow chair back |
| Long & fast | |
| Easy access off-piste | |
| Sidehits | |
| Never busy |
A little planning for peace of mind
Before your trip, check how your policy deals with mountain rescue, medical treatment and getting you home. Cover varies, so read the wording and choose protection suited to your plans.
Frête connections
Connecting pistes and lifts: Where you can go next once you finish Frête.
| Connecting lifts: | Connecting pistes: |
|---|---|
| Chalet de Bellecôte fixed chair | Dérochoir black |
Frête stats
Frête piste stats: Length, altitude and gradient at a glance.
| Quality | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length: | 1.5km / 0.8m |
| Start alt: | 2569m |
| End alt: | 2281m |
| Vert drop: | 288m |
| Max gradient: | 20° |
| Graded: | Blue |
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