Bellecôte
| Bellecôte | |
|---|---|
 North face of the Bellecôte | |
| Elevation | 3,417 m (11,211 ft) |
| Prominence | 808 m (2,651 ft)[1] |
| Location | |
  Bellecôte France | |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Range | Graian Alps |
| Coordinates | 45°29′34″N 06°46′56″E / 45.49278°N 6.78222°ECoordinates: 45°29′34″N 06°46′56″E / 45.49278°N 6.78222°E |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 12 September 1866 by Messrs Nichols and Roswell, with guides from Chamonix |
| Easiest route | Via the Glacier du Cul du Nant (PD-) |
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.
The resort of La Plagne lies on one side of the Bellecôte.
See also
- List of mountains of the Alps
References
- ↑ "Sommet de Bellecote - peakbagger". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.