Live the Face de Bellevarde descent

An Olympic background

Designed by and for champions, this legendary slope is renowned for its technical complexity. Today, there are many competitions taking place on the Face de Bellevarde. Get to know the famous Face de Bellevarde.

Renowned French Olympic champion, Jean-Claude Killy, was the first to come up with the idea of turning the Bellevarde mountainside into the spectacular run that we now know.

Designed by the talented Swiss ski champion, Bernhard Russi, the impressive run boasts a steep gradient of 65% at the start, as well as an awe-inspiring wall at the end. It is made even harder due to the narrow gully ‘Ancolie’ section.

Whilst La Face might challenge the greatest champions during the Alpine Ski World Cup competitions, when it is freshly groomed it is accessible to most skiers.

What’s more, its connection to the Joseray run offers less confident skiers an alternative to the scary wall at the end.

Adrenaline and freshly groomed snow

The first rays of sun appear, enveloping the snowy slopes and lighting up the east-facing Face de Bellevarde. With your edges carving gently into the snow, feel the pure white blanket of snow crackle beneath your skis as you elegantly leave your mark on the carefully groomed surface.

Just like one of the Critérium champions, enjoy etching tracks in the snow as you make your way down the steep slope, feeling relaxed and going at your own pace. As your muscles activate and the adrenaline rushes through your veins, your self-confidence will increase and your smile widen.

At the end of the run, reward your efforts with panoramic views over the village, bringing your descent to a gentle end on the snow front. All you can think about is doing it all over again.