Grande Rochette Capella blue
Grande Rochette Capella
Intermediates will absolutely adore the Grande Rochette piste Capella blue run.
This long, wide open run flows naturally through interesting terrain under the main Funiplagne gondola heading back in the direction of Plagne Centre. It is also one of La Plagne’s best blue runs.
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Grande Rochette Capella blue
Depending on your riding level, access to the Capella is possible directly from the top of the Colorado chair or via the Funiplagne followed by Carina red. Note the Carina is quite steep, particularly at the top, so lower skill riders would be better advised to stick to the Colorado for access.
After fresh snow, there’s always very accessible off-piste riding to be had either side of this run – perfect for improving beginners or early intermediates to learn new skills without having to stray far from the safety of the main area.
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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Capella Pros and cons
Capella blue piste: The positives and negatives from our original piste guide.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Really enjoyable blue | Can get busy |
| Great scenery | People stop at steeps |
| Interesting terrain | |
| Incredibly wide | |
| Fast | |
| Long | |
| Sidehits | |
| Easy access off-piste |
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.
Capella connections
Connecting pistes and lifts: Where you can go next once you finish Capella.
| Connecting lifts: | Connecting pistes: |
|---|---|
| Funiplagne Grande Rochette | Boulevard green |
| Colorado detachable chair | Baby green |
| Becoin detachable chair | |
| Boulevard fixed chair (via Boulevard) |
Capella stats
Capella piste stats: Length, altitude and gradient at a glance.
| Quality | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length: | 1.5km |
| Start alt: | 2306m |
| End alt: | 2003m |
| Vert drop: | 303m |
| Max gradient: | 22° |
| Graded: | Blue |
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