Séjours colos 6-17 ans

You alternate between cross-country skiing and rifle shooting! A complete sport that alternates cardio activities and precision phases. As an introduction to the UCPA Snow School, laser rifles are used. This is the guarantee of a quick handling combining precision and safety. We push on the sticks and focus on successfully shooting at the target... It's up to you to play!

Séjours adultes 18-55 ans

Made popular by Martin Fourcade, biathlon is a complete discipline. The practice of rifle shooting combined with cross-country skiing makes the exercise exciting, alternating cardio and concentration. Our instructors teach you how to relax and catch your breath in front of the targets. Between gliding, intense effort, balance and self-control, you progress during the week with your group in peaceful mountain settings.

NOS SPOTS

Saint-Cyprien

Colo 7-15 ans

Les +:

  • The sports village is located in a 3-hectare park with lush vegetation. All activities are easily accessible and the sea is only a 10-minute walk away. Apart from their sports activities, young people enjoy the swimming pool, sports fields and beach games. They can also practice activities independently or organized by the entertainment team (big games, cultural, recreational or manual activities, port visits), or simply rest or chat with friends.

Les Contamines

Colo 11-15 ans

Les +:

  • Heated pool and sun terraces
  • Exclusively for children and adolescents
  • Comfort and conviviality in the sports village

LES + UCPA

  • A really nice atmosphere and a spirit of conviviality facilitated by practice in small groups
  • Playgrounds adapted to the level of each
  • An education adapted to the youngest
  • Laser rifles for safe practice

Le mot de l'expert

Cross-country skiing is a rewarding and very fun activity. Rifle shooting in addition, biathlon is ideal for discovering new sensations! Going from cardio to concentration is an art!
...
In a mountain area particularly suited to discovering skiing, biathlon is also an excellent school for understanding sliding balance and then moving on to alpine skiing. Benoît Loucel, snow expert at UCPA

Le mot de l'expert

Cross-country skiing is a rewarding and very fun activity. Rifle shooting in addition, biathlon is ideal for discovering new sensations! Going from cardio to concentration is an art! In a mountain area particularly suited to discovering skiing, biathlon is also an excellent school for understanding sliding balance and then moving on to alpine skiing.

Benoît Loucel, snow expert at UCPA

À PROPOS DE L'ACTIVITÉ

Biathlon is a discipline combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Highly mediated by the exploits of Martin Fourcade, this discipline alternates very different physical activities: gliding, intense efforts (cross-country skiing) and static phases and self-control, concentration (shooting): this is the charm of biathlon, which in competition, creates suspense and unique twists and turns, which contributes to its success.
For beginners, laser rifles are used: quick handling, precision and safety.

Niveaux d'expertise possibles

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.


Never done

Technical level - Never done

You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.


Done already

Technical level - Already done

You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.


Insure well

Technical level - Insured well

You are a practitioner with good experience (4 to 6 weeks of practice) and you want to continue your development in the activity.


Expert

Technical Level - Expert

You are an expert in your practice with numerous experiences allowing you to practice in any situation.


Matériel fourni

Poles, skis, boots adapted to the activity.
Laser rifle

Type de session

Each cross-country skiing session is composed of technical learning and practice of the activity on the cross-country skiing areas. Your instructor teaches you how to use laser rifles and gives you tips on how to focus.

Securité

Our programs are practiced in safe Nordic areas that are known to our local instructors.
Warm up, progressiveness, adapted terrain, everything is done to have fun.
Laser rifles guarantee a safe discovery of the activity.

Ratio d'encadrement

One instructor for 12 trainees.

Equipement personnel

Choose comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight clothing. The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Thin breathable undershirt, fleece jacket, waterproof and breathable jacket, waterproof and breathable jacket, cross-country ski pants (not too hot, water-repellent, allowing good freedom of movement), warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves (1 pair of thin gloves, and 1 pair warmer), cap, hat or headband, UV-filtering sunglasses, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves (1 pair of thin gloves, and 1 pair warmer), cap, hat or headband, UV-filtering sunglasses, total screen sunscreen and lip screen.
Gourd (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy.
Backpack (10 to 15L) to carry the day's things and picnics.

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Les Contamines

Séjour 18 ans et +

Les +:

  • Wellness area: sauna, steam room, jacuzzi (optional)
  • Gym with climbing wall
  • South-facing terrace
  • Free WiFi access at the bar

Séjour 18 ans et +

Les +:

  • Private heated pool
  • Wellness area: sauna, jacuzzi, steam room
  • South-facing terrace and bar
  • Indoor multi-sports hall with climbing wall
  • Free WiFi access

LES + UCPA

  • Ideal for escaping in unspoilt nature
  • Discover preserved and authentic regions
  • Enjoy large snowy spaces
  • The variety of sites (Alps, Jura, Lozère)
  • Power and precision

Le mot de l'expert

An ex-confidential sport present at the Olympic Games, biathlon is becoming more and more talked about! And for good reason, it is a complete sport that combines physical and mental.
...
Between composure and cardio, you will not be disappointed by this discipline. UCPA instructors advise you and help you progress during your internship. Benoît Loucel, snow expert at UCPA

Le mot de l'expert

An ex-confidential sport present at the Olympic Games, biathlon is becoming more and more talked about! And for good reason, it is a complete sport that combines physical and mental. Between composure and cardio, you will not be disappointed by this discipline. UCPA instructors advise you and help you progress during your internship.

Benoît Loucel, snow expert at UCPA

À PROPOS DE L'ACTIVITÉ

Biathlon is a discipline combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Highly mediated by the exploits of Martin Fourcade, this discipline alternates very different physical activities: gliding, intense efforts (cross-country skiing) and static phases and self-control, concentration (shooting): this is the charm of biathlon, which in competition, creates suspense and unique twists and turns, which contributes to its success.
For beginners, laser rifles are used: quick handling, precision and safety.

Niveaux d'expertise possibles

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.


Never done

Technical level - Never done

You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.


Done already

Technical level - Already done

You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.


Insure well

Technical level - Insured well

You are a practitioner with good experience (4 to 6 weeks of practice) and you want to continue your development in the activity.


Expert

Technical Level - Expert

You are an expert in your practice with numerous experiences allowing you to practice in any situation.


Matériel fourni

Poles, skis, boots adapted to the activity.
Laser rifle

Type de session

Each cross-country skiing session is composed of technical learning and practice of the activity on the cross-country skiing areas. Discovery of a new site every day (picnic at noon)
For cross-country skiing, you practice outside of developed Nordic areas and each program ends with a 2 or 3-day mini-raid allowing you to penetrate deep into natural areas and refine your technique of progression. Instructors teach you how to use rifles safely and give you tips on how to focus.

Securité

Most of our programs are practiced in safe Nordic areas that are known to our local instructors. For beginners, laser rifles are used: quick handling, precision and safety.

Ratio d'encadrement

In principle, 12 people maximum for 1 guide, however, many programs are limited to 8 in order to be able to get closer to the practice sites by mini-bus.

Equipement personnel

Choose comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight clothing. The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Thin breathable undershirt, fleece jacket, waterproof and breathable jacket, waterproof and breathable jacket, cross-country ski pants (not too hot, water-repellent, allowing good freedom of movement), warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves (1 pair of thin gloves, and 1 pair warmer), cap, hat or headband, UV-filtering sunglasses, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves (1 pair of thin gloves, and 1 pair warmer), cap, hat or headband, UV-filtering sunglasses, total screen sunscreen and lip screen.
Gourd (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy.
Backpack (10 to 15L) to carry the day's things and picnics.

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