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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
You are comfortable on all tracks, you have already tested the edges of the track but you want to go further? Thanks to the advice of our experienced instructors, take the plunge and master the basic techniques of off-road skiing in Les Arcs!
The Domaine des Arcs is a real little paradise for off-road enthusiasts, the ideal place to get started. We invite you to discover backcountry snowboarding with a qualified instructor: advice for more ease in powder, learning how to use safety equipment, first routes away from the ski lifts.
The numerous tracksides and the varied itineraries of the Les Arcs area will allow you to approach off-road gently. You will appreciate the instructor's progressive educational approach to allow you to access very accessible routes in complete safety.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
You are comfortable on all tracks, you have already tested the edges of the track but you want to go further? Thanks to the advice of our experienced instructors, take the plunge and master the basic techniques of off-road skiing in Les Arcs!

The Domaine des Arcs is a real little paradise for off-road enthusiasts, the ideal place to get started. We invite you to discover backcountry snowboarding with a qualified instructor: advice for more ease in powder, learning how to use safety equipment, first routes away from the ski lifts. The numerous tracksides and the varied itineraries of the Les Arcs area will allow you to approach off-road gently. You will appreciate the instructor's progressive educational approach to allow you to access very accessible routes in complete safety.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Technical progress in all snow
  • Varied area with off-road trails for all levels
  • It's all included

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Technical progress in all snow

  • Varied area with off-road trails for all levels
  • It's all included

Backcountry snowboarding

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 40 ans

Included

  • Accommodation and full board
  • Les Arcs package valid until the end of your stay
  • Back-country skiing equipment
  • Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe, backpack)
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  • DVA safety training
  • Group of 10 people maximum
  • 23:00 with instructor

Not Included

  • Transport
  • Personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances

On option

  • Arrived the day before

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Reception on Sunday morning from 8 am.
Breakfast, accommodation, equipment and your ski pass valid from the first day of the course.

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Practical at your convenience, our teams provide you with all the information you need to get your snow holiday off to a good start: safety tips, weather information, snow conditions, trail information.

In the evening, the UCPA staff gives you all the information concerning the supervised sessions that start the next day: constitution of groups, appointment times, highlights of the week.

If you want to stay with friends, make a prior request by email the week before your stay directly at the sports village.

If you purchased the “arrival the day before” option, we welcome you between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
In case of late arrival (after 8:30pm), we will leave you an envelope in your name to be able to access your room.
Meals from 19:30 to 20:30.

During your stay

8 to 9 sessions from Monday to Friday.

Typical day - 1 session in the morning or 1 more in the afternoon, or day trip.

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Monday - Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the track. Technical upgrade.
Safety training - 1st approach to safety equipment and its use.

Tuesday - Local track and off-road. Technical improvement. Notions of group travel off-road. Search for D.V.A.

Wednesday - For the half day, local track and off-road or rest

Thursday and Friday - Progressive realization of larger itineraries alternating with technical sessions: improvement and technical adaptation to different terrain (skiing in the forest, steeper slope) and discovery of the mountain environment (transformation of the snow, choice of routes and orientations).

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

After a last unsupervised morning, the stays end on Saturday at the latest at 2 pm.
The deposit will be returned to you after returning your equipment, your ski pass and leaving your room (thank you for the very valuable help).
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There is no possibility of accommodation at the end of the internship.

Hosting

Accommodation in Les Arcs Sports Village

4-bed rooms with sinks.



ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

Skis + boots and sticks + bag with safety equipment (shovel, probe, DVA).
Helmet not provided, possibility to rent.

Equipment Included

Skis + boots and sticks + bag with safety equipment (shovel, probe, DVA).
Helmet not provided, possibility to rent.

Address and access

You are coming by train: Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station (Savoie) located 19 km from the UCPA sports village. Possibility to take the funicular (free in winter for holders of an SNCF ticket, otherwise 5€ AR), then the inter-station shuttle (free) Arc 1600 to Arc 2000.
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UCPA stop. You are coming by car: The sports village is located 19 km from Bourg-Saint-Maurice on the D119 road. Do not enter Arc 1600, take the direction of Arc 2000. The sports village is located at the entrance of the village, at 57 rue des Ecureuils. Parking along the main road 100m from the sports village is free, uncovered and unguarded. Attention, very few seats. It is better to park in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Information on car parks in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (“Funicular” and “Arc en Ciel” car parks near the departure of the funicular): https://www.bourgsaintmaurice.fr/parkings/bourg-saint-maurice The most significant carbon impact of winter sports is related to transport. With public transport, this position is decreasing very sharply! Taxi FLANDIN on 06 12 57 95 26. UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village - Arc 1600: 57 rue des Ecureuils - 73700 Les Arcs/Bourg-Saint-Maurice Tel.: 00 (33) 4 79 07 07 50 @mail: arcs@ucpa.asso.fr

UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village :


57 Rue des Ecureuils Arc 1600 - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 07 07 50

Address and access

You are coming by train:
Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station (Savoie) located 19 km from the UCPA sports village. Possibility to take the funicular (free in winter for holders of an SNCF ticket, otherwise 5€ AR), then the inter-station shuttle (free) Arc 1600 to Arc 2000. UCPA stop.

You are coming by car:
The sports village is located 19 km from Bourg-Saint-Maurice on the D119 road. Do not enter Arc 1600, take the direction of Arc 2000.
The sports village is located at the entrance of the village, at 57 rue des Ecureuils.
Parking along the main road 100m from the sports village is free, uncovered and unguarded.
Attention, very few seats.

It is better to park in Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Information on car parks in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (“Funicular” and “Arc en Ciel” car parks near the departure of the funicular):
https://www.bourgsaintmaurice.fr/parkings/bourg-saint-maurice
The most significant carbon impact of winter sports is related to transport. With public transport, this position is decreasing very sharply!

Taxi FLANDIN on 06 12 57 95 26.

UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village - Arc 1600:
57 rue des Ecureuils - 73700 Les Arcs/Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tel.: 00 (33) 4 79 07 07 50
@mail: arcs@ucpa.asso.fr

UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village :


57 Rue des Ecureuils Arc 1600 - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 07 07 50

Equipment not included

For skiing
1 ski jacket, 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.

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Bring a padlock to close your closet, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.

Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).

Equipment not included

For skiing
1 ski jacket, 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.

Bring a padlock to close your closet, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.

Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).

Management

23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday
Group set up for the week.

Management

23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday
Group set up for the week.

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