A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
A winter mountain sport in its own right, the Icefall is the ideal activity for discovering magical and ephemeral sites. You will evolve in the heart of a preserved and authentic valley: La Haute Maurienne Vanoise!
In the heart of winter, the cold took hold of ephemeral sculptures. A few weeks a year, mountaineers can come and play in the heart of this magical universe. The dry sound of the ice ax biting the ice, the sensation of the crampon that holds your balance by a thread, the ice fall plunges you into a great moment of concentration.
Expert supervision by mountain guides and high-performance equipment will allow you to fully appreciate the wide variety of waterfalls for new climbing sensations.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
A winter mountain sport in its own right, the Icefall is the ideal activity for discovering magical and ephemeral sites. You will evolve in the heart of a preserved and authentic valley: La Haute Maurienne Vanoise!

In the heart of winter, the cold took hold of ephemeral sculptures. A few weeks a year, mountaineers can come and play in the heart of this magical universe. The dry sound of the ice ax biting the ice, the sensation of the crampon that holds your balance by a thread, the ice fall plunges you into a great moment of concentration. Expert supervision by mountain guides and high-performance equipment will allow you to fully appreciate the wide variety of waterfalls for new climbing sensations.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Nouveauté
  • On the most beautiful sites of the ICE MEETING rally
  • After a Savoyard meal, climbing by night in the moonlight or head-on
  • Luxury accommodation outside the sports village
  • Possibility to access pool and spa (extra)
  • Authentic village resort atmosphere

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Nouveauté
  • On the most beautiful sites of the ICE MEETING rally

  • After a Savoyard meal, climbing by night in the moonlight or head-on
  • Luxury accommodation outside the sports village
  • Possibility to access pool and spa (extra)
  • Authentic village resort atmosphere

Alpine skiing

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 55 ans

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
Never done
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Included

  • Quality accommodation outside the sports village
  • Specific equipment required for the activity
  • Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe, backpack)
  • DVA safety training
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  • Group of 4 people maximum
  • 8 sessions with instructor

Not Included

  • Transport
  • Personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Reception on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is strongly recommended to arrive before 9 am. Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30am, distribution of accommodation and equipment, safety briefing and use of DVA.

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The advice of the sports village: we suggest that you arrive before 9:30am to enjoy your first day of vacation, and start practicing. If you plan to arrive after 12 am, please contact the sports village (email or phone).

Equipment then on the way to the Bessans school waterfall.

If you purchased the “arrival the day before” option, we welcome you between 5 pm and 7 pm.
If you plan to arrive after 19:00 p.m., please contact the sports village (email or phone) so that we can send you the code for the front door. You will then find an envelope with your name and instructions for finding your room.
Dinner is served until 20:30.

During your stay

From Thursday to Sunday on the best spot in relation to your progress and the condition of the ice.

Saturday evening - Night climbing.

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Most of the lunches will be in the form of cold meals.

The course of this program is indicative.
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

Return of the rooms at 9 am, showers and luggage will be at your disposal.
After a last day of activity, end of the stay on Sunday at 5 pm.

SPOT

Val Cenis

A valley and a multi-faceted ski area

The Val Cenis resort, located in the heart of the preserved mountain of the Vanoise National Park, is composed of 5 villages: Lanslebourg, Lanslevillard, Termignon, Sollières-Sardières and Bramans. The pleasures of skiing are discovered on 125 km of slopes for all levels (12 green, 19 blue, 19 blue, 21 red, 5 black and 2 snowparks), accessible thanks to 28 ski lifts between 1400 and 2800 m above sea level. It is also a major spot for snowkiting, as well as for cross-country skiing and ice climbing. This resort also offers magnificent ski touring routes.

Hosting

Accommodation Val Cenis Sports Village

Rooms for 4 to 6 people.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

When you arrive, we will provide you with the equipment specific to the activity.

Equipment Included

When you arrive, we will provide you with the equipment specific to the activity.

Address and access

You are coming by car: Motorway A43 Chambéry Modane, exit Haute Maurienne/Col du Mont Cenis. Take the D1006 to Lanslebourg Mont Cenis, then direction Lanslevillard.
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Follow the UCPA directions. You are coming by train: Get off at the Modane SNCF station located 27 km from the UCPA sports village. Take the Transdev Car Company (information on 04 79 05 01 32). Price for a one-way trip: around 12 euros.

UCPA Val Cenis sports village:


Rue des Rochers - 73480 Lanslevillard Val Cenis
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 05 90 54

Address and access

You are coming by car:
Motorway A43 Chambéry Modane, exit Haute Maurienne/Col du Mont Cenis. Take the D1006 to Lanslebourg Mont Cenis, then direction Lanslevillard. Follow the UCPA directions.

You are coming by train:
Get off at the Modane SNCF station located 27 km from the UCPA sports village.
Take the Transdev Car Company (information on 04 79 05 01 32).
Price for a one-way trip: around 12 euros.

UCPA Val Cenis sports village:


Rue des Rochers - 73480 Lanslevillard Val Cenis
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 05 90 54

Equipment not included

For skiing
1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm pantyhose, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 hat, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.

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Provide a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the activity sites.

Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by the host).

Equipment not included

For skiing
1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm pantyhose, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 hat, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.

Provide a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the activity sites.

Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by the host).

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Level of expertise

Never done

Technical level - Never done

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

Level of expertise

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.

Management

Instructor, specialist and with a good knowledge of the site.

Management

Instructor, specialist and with a good knowledge of the site.

Important information

Accommodation in a cottage outside the UCPA sports village

Important information

Accommodation in a cottage outside the UCPA sports village

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