Bellecôte

The Bellecôte is a mountain in the Vanoise Massif in the Graian Alps, lying in the northern part of the Vanoise National Park and dominating the Peisey-Nancroix valley in Savoie. The north face is immense and austere, whereas the south face is more accessible.

Bellecôte
North face of the Bellecôte
Highest point
Elevation3,417 m (11,211 ft)
Prominence808 m (2,651 ft)[1]
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates45°29′34″N 06°46′56″E
Geography
Bellecôte
France
LocationSavoie, France
Parent rangeGraian Alps
Climbing
First ascent12 September 1866 by Messrs Nichols and Roswell, with guides from Chamonix
Easiest routeVia the Glacier du Cul du Nant (PD-)

The resort of La Plagne lies on one side of the Bellecôte.

See also

References

  1. "Sommet de Bellecote - peakbagger". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.


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