Glacier pistes
Glacier piste guide
Glacier pistes: The Bellecôte Glacier sits at the very top of the La Plagne ski area and delivers some of the highest and most dramatic terrain in the whole of Paradiski. The glacier isn’t always open, but when it is you’ll find wide, exposed pistes, reliable high-altitude snow and fantastic views right across the Tarentaise.
Several of La Plagne’s black runs are found up here, although the challenge usually comes more from the altitude and weather exposure than the gradients themselves. However, while the on-piste options aren’t that massively difficult, this area is also the launch point for some of La Plagne’s best off-piste, including the famous North Face.
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Sort your hire before you travel
Quick tip: If you’re heading up towards Bellecôte and the Glacier, it makes sense to sort your ski or snowboard hire before you travel. Booking online is usually cheaper, gives you a better choice of sizes and makes your first morning much simpler once you’re in resort.
Choose a shop close to your accommodation so collecting your gear is quick and easy before you head for the high mountain.
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Heading to the Glacier? Make sure you’re covered
Quick tip: The Glacier sector is high, exposed and more serious than the lower parts of La Plagne. In France, rescue and evacuation costs can be charged to you even on marked runs, so it’s worth sorting proper cover before you head up.
Good ski insurance helps cover medical treatment, lift evacuation and cancellation if something goes wrong before or during your holiday.
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