A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Feel Good/Throughout the week, you alternate Yoga sessions and discovery activities.
Through different forms of Yoga (Vinyasa, Hatha, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga) and progressively, you explore postures, body alignment, and work on concentration and letting go.
You walk, meeting the fauna and flora, the most beautiful trails in the Chamonix Valley with a view of the Mont-Blanc massif.
Chamonix was not built in a day! Your guide will give you a short tour of the city to tell you the story and understand the energy that emanates from it through its heritage.
A little bit of adrenaline to complete the week? It's the treetop adventure session. A safe activity to surpass yourself. (several course difficulties possible).
And to finish on a high note, a moment of pure relaxation in a spa in the valley.
One-week stay: 5 Yoga sessions, 4 hiking sessions (including 1 on your own), a tree-climbing course and an entrance to the SPA.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Feel Good/ Do you need to take a break and reconnect with yourself? In a magical setting, come and discover Yoga or deepen your practice at the pace of relaxation, discovery and emotions to share.Throughout the week, you alternate Yoga sessions and discovery activities.
Through different forms of Yoga (Vinyasa, Hatha, Hatha, Yin, Ashtanga) and progressively, you explore postures, body alignment, and work on concentration and letting go.
You walk, meeting the fauna and flora, the most beautiful trails in the Chamonix Valley with a view of the Mont-Blanc massif.
Chamonix was not built in a day! Your guide will give you a short tour of the city to tell you the story and understand the energy that emanates from it through its heritage.
A little bit of adrenaline to complete the week? It's the treetop adventure session. A safe activity to surpass yourself. (several course difficulties possible).
And to finish on a high note, a moment of pure relaxation in a spa in the valley.
One-week stay: 5 Yoga sessions, 4 hiking sessions (including 1 on your own), a tree-climbing course and an entrance to the SPA.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Multisports- Discovering different forms of yoga
- Half a day in a spa in the Chamonix Valley
- A grandiose and rejuvenating environment
- Swimming pool in the sports village
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Multisports
- Discovering different forms of yoga
- Half a day in a spa in the Chamonix Valley
- A grandiose and rejuvenating environment
- Swimming pool in the sports village
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
Included
- The accommodation
- Transports related to the activity
- The catering
- Framing
- Specific equipment
- The animation
- 10 sessions (5 yoga sessions, 4 hikes including 1 on your own, 1 entrance to a spa (no treatments) and a tree climbing entrance).
Not Included
- Transport
- The drinks
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
- Bathroom linen
On option
- Arrived the day before
- Accommodation for 2 in a double room
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sundays from 10 am, ideally before 5 pm.
There is no supervised activity on the day of arrival, so you can arrive quietly from 2 pm (but ideally before 5 pm), to take possession of your accommodation.
There is no supervised activity on the day of arrival, so you can arrive quietly from 2 pm (but ideally before 5 pm), to take possession of your accommodation.
You can also take advantage of suggestions for independent activities (the sports village is close to the start of hiking trails for example), the swimming pool and the village of Argentière.
Welcome time at 6 p.m.
Access to the sports village is closed from 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 7 pm on other days.
If you arrive after these hours, please ask for the code in advance by email at: argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr
If you purchased the “Arrival the day before” option, please come to the Argentière sports village on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Welcome time at 6 p.m.
Access to the sports village is closed from 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 7 pm on other days.
If you arrive after these hours, please ask for the code in advance by email at: argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr
If you purchased the “Arrival the day before” option, please come to the Argentière sports village on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
During your stay
The order of hikes and yoga sessions can be changed.
Monday morning - Morning- Discover Chamonix with the guide: history of the city, visit the crystal museum with a crystal-maker
Monday morning - Morning- Discover Chamonix with the guide: history of the city, visit the crystal museum with a crystal-maker
Afternoon- Vinyasa yoga on center: sequence of postures related to breathing in fluid series adapted to the needs of everyone.
Course flow: dynamic postural flow with emphasis on awareness of the link between movement and breath. Discover Asanas, then adjustments and corrections.
This yoga helps you connect postures with breathing, improve stamina, muscle tone and flexibility.
Tuesday morning - Morning- Hatha yoga on center: classical yoga with a work on breath and body awareness.
Course flow: sun greetings and static postures with an emphasis on alignment and breath. Discovery of Asanas (postures) then adjustments and corrections. This yoga helps you to understand postures and breathing, to strengthen, to relax, to concentrate.
Afternoon - tree climbing.
Wednesday - Morning - Self-guided tour of the Aiguille du Midi on the advice of your guide
Afternoon- Yin yoga at the center: meditative yoga: access to letting go, introspection and awareness.
Course schedule: 5 minutes sitting in each posture, in a meditative observation.
This yoga helps you deepen body awareness, connect, and soften deep tissue.
Thursday morning - Day hike
Morning- Hiking, mindfulness walking, forest therapy, barefoot, meditation and yoga classes
Afternoon - continuation of the hike with the guide.
Friday morning - Morning- Ashtanga yoga on center
Ashtanga yoga is a form of Hatha yoga in which postures are accompanied by stretching to give energy and strength to the body.
Afternoon - Spa: facial yoga, self-massage, relaxation, meditation.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Course flow: dynamic postural flow with emphasis on awareness of the link between movement and breath. Discover Asanas, then adjustments and corrections.
This yoga helps you connect postures with breathing, improve stamina, muscle tone and flexibility.
Tuesday morning - Morning- Hatha yoga on center: classical yoga with a work on breath and body awareness.
Course flow: sun greetings and static postures with an emphasis on alignment and breath. Discovery of Asanas (postures) then adjustments and corrections. This yoga helps you to understand postures and breathing, to strengthen, to relax, to concentrate.
Afternoon - tree climbing.
Wednesday - Morning - Self-guided tour of the Aiguille du Midi on the advice of your guide
Afternoon- Yin yoga at the center: meditative yoga: access to letting go, introspection and awareness.
Course schedule: 5 minutes sitting in each posture, in a meditative observation.
This yoga helps you deepen body awareness, connect, and soften deep tissue.
Thursday morning - Day hike
Morning- Hiking, mindfulness walking, forest therapy, barefoot, meditation and yoga classes
Afternoon - continuation of the hike with the guide.
Friday morning - Morning- Ashtanga yoga on center
Ashtanga yoga is a form of Hatha yoga in which postures are accompanied by stretching to give energy and strength to the body.
Afternoon - Spa: facial yoga, self-massage, relaxation, meditation.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Last day
Saturday - Casual morning. Possibility to visit the chalet in the Aiguilles Rouges reserve, or visit Chamonix (independently, free bus).
Your ski lift pass is still valid, for a last panorama from the top of a cable car.
Please vacate and clean your rooms before 2 pm.
End of stay at 2 pm.
Please vacate and clean your rooms before 2 pm.
End of stay at 2 pm.
SPOT
Chamonix valley hiking
Hikes between Aiguilles Rouges and Mont-Blanc
Equipped with a good pair of shoes, hike the most beautiful trails in the Mont-Blanc massif at your own pace. Between the famous Aiguilles Rouges, which are among the highest peaks of the massif, and the Giant Mont Blanc, explore wild nature, which opens the way to the sweetest of dreams. Treking and hiking are perfect for you, everyone will find a trail adapted to their level and desires.... Enjoy a breathtaking view of Mont-Blanc, the glaciers, valleys...
Hosting
Accommodation Argentière Sports Village - Mont Blanc Valley
Mostly rooms for 4 people with sinks.
Some rooms for 5 and 6 people, equipped with sinks.
Individual readers.
Shared showers and sanitary facilities on each floor.
Possibility of accommodation for 2 (separate beds) for 7-day adult courses in a sports village to be booked at the time of registration (with supplement).
The centre's equipment
- Heated pool.
- Dining rooms facing south, facing Mont Blanc, with terraces.
- Multipurpose hall, entertainment, dance and show.
- Bar.
- Sauna (bring bath sheet and swimsuit).
- Block-type climbing gym (slippers provided).
- Reading room.
- Stretching room.
- Several meeting rooms equipped with audiovisual equipment.
- Volley ball court.
- Petanque court.
- Bike park: pump track and mountain bike maneuverability zone.
- Table tennis table.
- Slackline.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
All technical equipment is loaned
Rucksack
Yoga mat and brick
It is standard equipment.
Rucksack
Yoga mat and brick
It is standard equipment.
Equipment Included
All technical equipment is loaned
Rucksack
Yoga mat and brick
It is standard equipment.
Rucksack
Yoga mat and brick
It is standard equipment.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village.
Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village. Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village. Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Equipment not included
Clothing and personal equipment to bring
- cap or scarf
- sunglasses (category 3)
- breathable T-shirt (s)
- cap or scarf
- sunglasses (category 3)
- breathable T-shirt (s)
- fleece jacket or micro down jacket
- rainwear (rain cape) and windbreaker type K-way (or even better Gore tex jacket)
- waterproof pants, lightweight and quick-drying canvas pants
- pantyhose or sweatpants
- shorts
- 3 pairs of socks
- sneakers or tennis or flip flops
- plastic bottle or bottle (1.5 liters minimum)
- 1 knife, bowl and plastic cutlery
- a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically to put your little picnic salad
- a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack)
- toilet bag, small hand towel
- small personal pharmacy. Take a total screen sunscreen, toilet paper, pocket money.
- gloves and hats or a headband at the bottom of the bag (there may be snowstorms in the middle of August)
- swimsuit
- telescopic sticks that are not essential, but provide comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice and competitive rates.
In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our instructors, and according to the weather conditions.
Typical contents of the first aid kit
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.)
- Survival blanket
- What to prevent and treat blisters
- What to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses
- Sun protection for skin and lips
- What to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet
- Something to relieve headaches and aches
- What to relieve insect bites
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Lodging
- Hand towel (sheets are provided)
- Bath sheets, swimsuit
- Padlocks to secure your individual cabinet
- rainwear (rain cape) and windbreaker type K-way (or even better Gore tex jacket)
- waterproof pants, lightweight and quick-drying canvas pants
- pantyhose or sweatpants
- shorts
- 3 pairs of socks
- sneakers or tennis or flip flops
- plastic bottle or bottle (1.5 liters minimum)
- 1 knife, bowl and plastic cutlery
- a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically to put your little picnic salad
- a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack)
- toilet bag, small hand towel
- small personal pharmacy. Take a total screen sunscreen, toilet paper, pocket money.
- gloves and hats or a headband at the bottom of the bag (there may be snowstorms in the middle of August)
- swimsuit
- telescopic sticks that are not essential, but provide comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice and competitive rates.
In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our instructors, and according to the weather conditions.
Typical contents of the first aid kit
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.)
- Survival blanket
- What to prevent and treat blisters
- What to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses
- Sun protection for skin and lips
- What to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet
- Something to relieve headaches and aches
- What to relieve insect bites
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Lodging
- Hand towel (sheets are provided)
- Bath sheets, swimsuit
- Padlocks to secure your individual cabinet
Equipment not included
Clothing and personal equipment to bring
- cap or scarf
- sunglasses (category 3)
- breathable T-shirt (s)
- fleece jacket or micro down jacket
- rainwear (rain cape) and windbreaker type K-way (or even better Gore tex jacket)
- waterproof pants, lightweight and quick-drying canvas pants
- pantyhose or sweatpants
- shorts
- 3 pairs of socks
- sneakers or tennis or flip flops
- plastic bottle or bottle (1.5 liters minimum)
- 1 knife, bowl and plastic cutlery
- a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically to put your little picnic salad
- a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack)
- toilet bag, small hand towel
- small personal pharmacy. Take a total screen sunscreen, toilet paper, pocket money.
- gloves and hats or a headband at the bottom of the bag (there may be snowstorms in the middle of August)
- swimsuit
- telescopic sticks that are not essential, but provide comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice and competitive rates.
In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our instructors, and according to the weather conditions.
Typical contents of the first aid kit
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.)
- Survival blanket
- What to prevent and treat blisters
- What to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses
- Sun protection for skin and lips
- What to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet
- Something to relieve headaches and aches
- What to relieve insect bites
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Lodging
- Hand towel (sheets are provided)
- Bath sheets, swimsuit
- Padlocks to secure your individual cabinet
- cap or scarf
- sunglasses (category 3)
- breathable T-shirt (s)
- fleece jacket or micro down jacket
- rainwear (rain cape) and windbreaker type K-way (or even better Gore tex jacket)
- waterproof pants, lightweight and quick-drying canvas pants
- pantyhose or sweatpants
- shorts
- 3 pairs of socks
- sneakers or tennis or flip flops
- plastic bottle or bottle (1.5 liters minimum)
- 1 knife, bowl and plastic cutlery
- a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically to put your little picnic salad
- a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack)
- toilet bag, small hand towel
- small personal pharmacy. Take a total screen sunscreen, toilet paper, pocket money.
- gloves and hats or a headband at the bottom of the bag (there may be snowstorms in the middle of August)
- swimsuit
- telescopic sticks that are not essential, but provide comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice and competitive rates.
In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our instructors, and according to the weather conditions.
Typical contents of the first aid kit
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.)
- Survival blanket
- What to prevent and treat blisters
- What to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses
- Sun protection for skin and lips
- What to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet
- Something to relieve headaches and aches
- What to relieve insect bites
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Lodging
- Hand towel (sheets are provided)
- Bath sheets, swimsuit
- Padlocks to secure your individual cabinet
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Level of expertise
All levels
Technical level - 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.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Level of expertise
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.
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.
Restauration
All meals are included, from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day of stay.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic (ingredients made available as a buffet, at breakfast time, you carry your picnic every day).
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic (ingredients made available as a buffet, at breakfast time, you carry your picnic every day).
Remember to take a “lunch box” or equivalent to carry lunch salads in your bag. To avoid the overconsumption of plastic and disposable packaging, it is not provided.
Also remember to bring a water bottle.
For daily activities, grocery items are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, we advise you to bring some as well.
Also remember to bring a water bottle.
For daily activities, grocery items are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, we advise you to bring some as well.
Restauration
All meals are included, from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day of stay.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic (ingredients made available as a buffet, at breakfast time, you carry your picnic every day).
Remember to take a “lunch box” or equivalent to carry lunch salads in your bag. To avoid the overconsumption of plastic and disposable packaging, it is not provided.
Also remember to bring a water bottle.
For daily activities, grocery items are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, we advise you to bring some as well.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic (ingredients made available as a buffet, at breakfast time, you carry your picnic every day).
Remember to take a “lunch box” or equivalent to carry lunch salads in your bag. To avoid the overconsumption of plastic and disposable packaging, it is not provided.
Also remember to bring a water bottle.
For daily activities, grocery items are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, we advise you to bring some as well.
Management
Supervision of hikes by a mountain guide.
Yoga supervision by a yoga teacher.
Yoga supervision by a yoga teacher.
Management
Supervision of hikes by a mountain guide.
Yoga supervision by a yoga teacher.
Yoga supervision by a yoga teacher.
Important information
Sheets are provided, but not towels.
You are responsible for cleaning your room during your stay.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
You are responsible for cleaning your room during your stay.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Important information
Sheets are provided, but not towels.
You are responsible for cleaning your room during your stay.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
You are responsible for cleaning your room during your stay.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com