Plagne Bellecôte Ourson
Plagne Bellecôte Ourson
The Plagne Bellecôte lift Ourson is a short magic carpet lift directly on the Plagne Bellecôte front de neige and gives access to the short green piste Ourson.
The lift can also be used to save climbing up the short hill to the main lifts from Bellecôte (if you’re feeling particularly lazy).
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Ourson routes and piste map
The gradient of the Ourson piste is perfect for absolute beginners to hone their skills – while magic carpets are typically regarded as being the easiest type of lift to ride for novice riders. It is one of La Plagne’s best beginner areas – and it’s free.
Make your first morning an easy one
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Ourson pros and cons
Ourson: An easy carpet serving the beginner area beside Plagne Bellecôte. Its convenient position means it can get busy.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Great carpet lift | Can get busy |
| Serves beginner area close to Bellecôte |
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Ourson connections
Options at the top: Lifts and pistes reached from Ourson.
| Connecting lifts | Connecting pistes |
|---|---|
| Arpette detachable chair | Ourson green |
Ourson stats
Ourson lift stats: The magic carpet climbs from 1927m to 1933m, gaining 6m in altitude.
| Lift statistic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length: | 0.1km / 0.06m |
| Base alt: | 1927m |
| End alt: | 1933m |
| Vert ascent: | 6m |
| Av gradient: | n/a |
| Max gradient: | 5% |
| Capacity: | n/a |
| People per hr: | n/a |
| Av travel time: | 1min 55s |
| Type: | Magic carpet |
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