Bellecôte
Mountain in France
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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 | |
| Elevation | 3,417 m (11,211 ft) |
| Prominence | 808 m (2,651 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 6.41 km (3.98 mi) |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 45°29′34″N 06°46′56″E |
| Geography | |
  Bellecôte France | |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Parent range | Graian Alps |
| 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 resort of La Plagne lies on one side of the Bellecôte.
