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PLAGNE BELLECOTE, FRANCE
Ski holidays in Plagne Bellecote
Plagne Bellecote is part of the La Plagne set of villages within the Paradiski area, which also contains the Les Arcs resorts. It is a lively place, and popular for its departure point for the Bellecote glacier. Further still, Plagne Bellecote is connected to a snowboard park and half-pipe. It is located just down from the village of Belle Plagne, and connected to the lower resorts by two new chairs.
Resort Statistics
| Level | Rating | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 76 | |
| Intermediates | 33 | |
| Advanced | 19 | |
| Snowboarders | ||
| Total Runs | 128 |
Good for
- Families
Resort features
Snowshoeing
Glacier Resort
Traffic free resort
Supermarket
Resort Statistics
| Resort Altitude | 2100m |
| Highest Lift | 3250m |
| Total Piste | 225km |
| Longest Run | 6km |
| Directions of Slopes | N/E, S/W |
| Total Lifts | 105 |
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 9 |
| Chairlifts | 36 |
| Drag Lifts | 60 |
| Snow Parks | 1 |
Plagne Bellecote Ski Resort
The village is mainly made up of apartment buildings, which are placed at the bottom of the slopes that run down to it. These buildings are quite dominating, but not necessarily unsightly.
The ski and transport links from Bellecotte are fantastic. For skiers and snowboarders there is the Arpette chairlift to take you towards the villages of Les Coches, Montchavin and the Vanoise Express over to Les Arcs. Les Blanchets and Colosses chairlifts transport skiers over towards La Plagne Centre and the right side of the piste map, plus there is also the Roche de Mio gondola for access to the glacier and high slopes above Belle Plagne.
For those travelling around the villages by foot, there are bus links from Bellecote that fun regularly throughout the day to La Plagne Centre and 1800. Non-skiers can travel in the Roche de Mio gondola to the village of Belle Plagne and all the way up to the glacier.
Snow conditions in Plagne Bellecote
La Plagne’s high altitude means it gets fantastic snow conditions season after season. Plagne Bellecotte has easy access to the resort’s highest slopes meaning that even if there is low snowfall, skiers will still have fantastic access to the best slopes.
Skiing in Plagne Bellecote
Plagne Bellecote is in an excellent location to make the most out of the 225km of La Plagne’s fantastic pistes, You can also reach Les Arcs in about 45 mins via the Arpette chairlift and skiing down to the Vanoise Express where there is another 200km of pistes to explore.
Après-ski, restaurants and other activities in Plagne Bellecote
There are a number of bars and restaurants in the La Plagne villages, with Belle Plagne being the most recommended for après-ski. Activities in Plagne Bellecote include ice skating and snowshoeing, whilst you can also use an outdoor heated pool, or a fitness relaxation centre.
Other activities in the La Plagne ski area:
- Bobsleigh
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Cross-country skiing
- Farm visits
- Geocaching
- Gym/Fitness centre
- Handski/ Sit-ski
- Heli-ski
- Helicopter tours
- Husky dog rides
- Ice-climbing
- Ice-diving
- Ice-carting/Ice-driving
- Ice-Skating/Hockey
- Igloo-experience
- Indoor climbing
- Mountain biking
- Mountaineering
- Night Skiing
- Paragliding/Parapenting
- Shopping
- Ski touring
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Sledging
- Tobogganing
- Snow-shoeing
- Snowmobile/Skidooing
- Snowparks
- Spas and Massages
- Speed-racing
- Squash
- Swimming
- Telemarking
- Tree-top/Forest adventures
- Walking/Hiking
Transfer times to Plagne Bellecote
Chambery Airport: approx. 2h 00min
Geneva Airport: approx. 3h 15min
Grenoble Airport: approx. 3h 00min
Lyon Airport: approx. 3h 30min
Plagne Bellecote SKI PASS PRICES
The prices for the Plagne Bellecote Paradiski lift pass, for the Winter 23/24 ski season can be found below.
| Number of days | Adult price | Child price | Senior price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | €369.00 | €296.00 | €296.00 |
| 4 | €269.00 | €216.00 | €216.00 |
| 3 | €205.00 | €164.00 | €164.00 |
Prices are normally based on a full area lift pass and child ages vary by resort. The above are guides, so please call one of the Iglu team for prices for your holiday.
Ski Hire in Plagne Bellecote
There are normally a number of shops where you can pick up your pre-booked ski or snowboard equipment from. Which shop you go to will depend on where you are staying in Plagne Bellecote. Here is a guide to ski or snowboard hire in Plagne Bellecote:
| Ski Hire Type | Adult 6 days | Child 6 days |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £72 | £58 |
| Silver - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £104 | £72 |
| Gold - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £125 | |
| Platinum - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £135 |
You can book your ski hire for your trip to Plagne Bellecote here
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