Belle Plagne > Bellecôte blue
Belle Plagne > Bellecôte
Belle Plagne > Bellecôte blue piste: If you’re staying in Belle Plagne, you’ve got two options for getting down to Plagne Bellecôte (and the main point of uplift): either take this lower section of the Belle Plagne run, or walk through the village to join the last stretch of the Arpette blue piste.
As the highest concentration of apartments is at the top end of the village, most people take the Belle Plagne route – it’s the most direct “clip in and go” option.
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Belle Plagne > Bellecôte blue
La Plagne intermediate piste Belle Plagne > Bellecôte: The Belle Plagne piste actually starts higher up at an intersection with the Blanchets blue piste, but this is the route most people use day-to-day.
There are a number of passages through the village which all funnel into the main run under the Belle Plagne gondola.
The run drops you straight onto the Front de Neiges in Bellecôte, with the Colosses, Arpette and Blanchets chairs nearby, plus the base of the Belle Plagne lift link and the Roche de Mio gondola.
There’s also a small beginner area (Ourson) served by the Ourson magic carpet.
Plans to ride this sector during your trip?
Quick tip: Terrain varies a lot across La Plagne, and the wrong setup can turn an easy day into hard work. Booking ski or snowboard hire in advance means the right kit is ready, sizes are available and rental prices are cheaper online — plus you can choose a shop close to where you’re staying.
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Belle Plagne > Bellecôte Pros and cons
Belle Plagne > Bellecôte blue piste: Your main drop from Belle Plagne to the Bellecôte lift hub – quick and wide, but keep an eye out for traffic, especially later in the day.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Wide piste | Gets very busy |
| Main run between Belle Plagne & Bellecôte | Long flat near Bellecôte |
| Be wary of other out-of-control riders |
Heading into unfamiliar terrain?
Quick tip: Even straightforward pistes can change quickly with weather, visibility and traffic. Good cover means lift evacuation, medical help and rescue costs are handled if something goes wrong — which in the Alps can otherwise be expensive.
If you haven’t sorted cover yet, it’s worth doing before your trip.
Belle Plagne > Bellecôte connections
Connecting pistes and lifts: Where you can go next once you finish this run into Bellecôte.
| Connecting pistes | Connecting lifts |
|---|---|
| — | Belle Plagne gondola |
| Arpette detachable chair | |
| Blanchets detachable chair | |
| Colosses detachable chair | |
| Roche de Mio gondola |
Belle Plagne > Bellecôte stats
Piste stats: Length, altitude and gradient at a glance.
| Quality | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length: | 1.0km / 0.6m |
| Start alt: | 2067m |
| End alt: | 1934m |
| Vertical drop: | 132m |
| Max gradient: | 23° |
| Graded: | Blue |
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