A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/After a few high school sessions in order to acquire good gestures and gain self-confidence, our pros assist you for your big solo flights over the valley, facing Mont Blanc. Theoretical actions and video recordings complete your progress.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ Have you always dreamed of paragliding? This trip is made for you! After a few games of inflation on a school slope, you realize your first big flights alone.After a few high school sessions in order to acquire good gestures and gain self-confidence, our pros assist you for your big solo flights over the valley, facing Mont Blanc. Theoretical actions and video recordings complete your progress.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An exceptional beginner spot
- Up to Date hardware
- A potential for adapted and varied development sites
- Personalized coaching
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An exceptional beginner spot
- Up to Date hardware
- A potential for adapted and varied development sites
- Personalized coaching
Included
- The accommodation
- Catering Shuttles during the activity
- Framing
- Specific equipment
- The animation
- 5 days of paragliding
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
We welcome you on Sundays between 10 am and 5 pm.
You can take advantage of the facilities of the sports village: swimming pool, badminton, agore space, petanque court...
You can take advantage of the facilities of the sports village: swimming pool, badminton, agore space, petanque court...
At the end of the afternoon, you will meet up with your sports coaches, discuss, meet and present your program for the week.
Access to the sports village is open on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed at 22:00 by an access code the other days of the week.
If you purchased the option that arrived the day before, please come to the Les Arcs Sports Village on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Access to the sports village is open on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed at 22:00 by an access code the other days of the week.
If you purchased the option that arrived the day before, please come to the Les Arcs Sports Village on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
During your stay
Monday - Slope-school day, theoretical tips.
Tuesday - Slope-school day, theoretical tips.
Tuesday - Slope-school day, theoretical tips.
Wednesday - School slope day with short flights and grand flight topos.
Thursday - Major day flight (s) from the sites of Les Arcs or Les Versants du Soleil.
Friday - Major day flight (s) from the sites of Les Arcs or Les Versants du Soleil. Restitution of equipment. Review of the stay and flight logs.
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.
Thursday - Major day flight (s) from the sites of Les Arcs or Les Versants du Soleil.
Friday - Major day flight (s) from the sites of Les Arcs or Les Versants du Soleil. Restitution of equipment. Review of the stay and flight logs.
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
Saturday morning relaxation, swimming pool, badminton, petanque, petanque, unsupervised stroll, visit the resort of Les Arcs...
it's up to you to play! Last lunch starting at 12 pm.
End of the stay on Saturday before 2 pm.
End of the stay on Saturday before 2 pm.
SPOT
Tarentaise Paragliding
Take off in a paraglider and dominate the Tarentaise
La Tarentaise is undoubtedly a perfect spot for paragliding, an activity rich in thrills, where you naturally think that the mountain is beautiful... seen from the sky! From school slopes to grand flights, the Vanoise extends under your feet. In the distance, Mon Blanc, Grande Casse but also Ecrins, a panorama as far as the eye can see on the French and Italian Alps.
Hosting
Accommodation in Les Arcs Sports Village
4-bed rooms with sinks.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Skywalk, gin or nova wing, harness with emergency parachute, helmet and radio.
Equipment Included
Skywalk, gin or nova wing, harness with emergency parachute, helmet and radio.
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
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
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
Bring your change of clothes as well as your toiletries and hiking boots.
Wear warm clothing (anorak or sweater plus windbreaker), jogging pants or canvas pants, a pair of soft leather gardening gloves and sunglasses.
Wear warm clothing (anorak or sweater plus windbreaker), jogging pants or canvas pants, a pair of soft leather gardening gloves and sunglasses.
Equipment not included
Bring your change of clothes as well as your toiletries and hiking boots.
Wear warm clothing (anorak or sweater plus windbreaker), jogging pants or canvas pants, a pair of soft leather gardening gloves and sunglasses.
Wear warm clothing (anorak or sweater plus windbreaker), jogging pants or canvas pants, a pair of soft leather gardening gloves and sunglasses.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Restauration
All meals are provided from Sunday breakfast to Saturday lunch.
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning your table.
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning your table.
Your program may include cold meals. Take a bottle (1.5 l). To avoid disposable items, consider taking a plastic bowl that closes (Tupperware type), plastic cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Drinks not included.
For day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them!
Drinks not included.
For day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them!
Restauration
All meals are provided from Sunday breakfast to Saturday lunch.
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning your table.
Your program may include cold meals. Take a bottle (1.5 l). To avoid disposable items, consider taking a plastic bowl that closes (Tupperware type), plastic cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Drinks not included.
For day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them!
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning your table.
Your program may include cold meals. Take a bottle (1.5 l). To avoid disposable items, consider taking a plastic bowl that closes (Tupperware type), plastic cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Drinks not included.
For day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them!
Management
Insured by state-certified instructors and/or currently in training.
Management
Insured by state-certified instructors and/or currently in training.
Important information
Medical certificate of no contraindication to paragliding dating back less than 3 months to the start date of the course.
Mandatory!
To practice paragliding, “personal accident” and repatriation insurance is strongly recommended. As this guarantee is not included in the price of the stay, it is your responsibility to check with your insurer that you are well covered in the event of a free flight accident and ask him to provide you with a certificate, to be given to you upon arrival at the stay.
To practice paragliding, “personal accident” and repatriation insurance is strongly recommended. As this guarantee is not included in the price of the stay, it is your responsibility to check with your insurer that you are well covered in the event of a free flight accident and ask him to provide you with a certificate, to be given to you upon arrival at the stay.
Important information
Medical certificate of no contraindication to paragliding dating back less than 3 months to the start date of the course. Mandatory!
To practice paragliding, “personal accident” and repatriation insurance is strongly recommended. As this guarantee is not included in the price of the stay, it is your responsibility to check with your insurer that you are well covered in the event of a free flight accident and ask him to provide you with a certificate, to be given to you upon arrival at the stay.
To practice paragliding, “personal accident” and repatriation insurance is strongly recommended. As this guarantee is not included in the price of the stay, it is your responsibility to check with your insurer that you are well covered in the event of a free flight accident and ask him to provide you with a certificate, to be given to you upon arrival at the stay.
formalities
From the age of 14, a medical certificate of no contraindication to paragliding is mandatory.
Regarding its validity, it is a maximum of 1 year from the date of issue.
Regarding its validity, it is a maximum of 1 year from the date of issue.
In addition, the certificate cannot have been issued more than 3 months before the date of first registration for an internship. It is therefore prudent for the trainee to keep a copy for possible later registration.
Physical condition
Paragliding is a sport that requires good physical fitness. Preparation is strongly recommended at least one month before the internship. Accumulation of fatigue, (over) excessive weight, fragility (history of fracture, sprain) can be the cause of small incidents and injuries.
Depending on your aptitude and motivation, the technical team reserves the right to be able to temporarily (or even permanently) suspend your internship, in order to preserve your safety.
Physical condition
Paragliding is a sport that requires good physical fitness. Preparation is strongly recommended at least one month before the internship. Accumulation of fatigue, (over) excessive weight, fragility (history of fracture, sprain) can be the cause of small incidents and injuries.
Depending on your aptitude and motivation, the technical team reserves the right to be able to temporarily (or even permanently) suspend your internship, in order to preserve your safety.
formalities
From the age of 14, a medical certificate of no contraindication to paragliding is mandatory.
Regarding its validity, it is a maximum of 1 year from the date of issue.
In addition, the certificate cannot have been issued more than 3 months before the date of first registration for an internship. It is therefore prudent for the trainee to keep a copy for possible later registration.
Physical condition
Paragliding is a sport that requires good physical fitness. Preparation is strongly recommended at least one month before the internship. Accumulation of fatigue, (over) excessive weight, fragility (history of fracture, sprain) can be the cause of small incidents and injuries.
Depending on your aptitude and motivation, the technical team reserves the right to be able to temporarily (or even permanently) suspend your internship, in order to preserve your safety.
Regarding its validity, it is a maximum of 1 year from the date of issue.
In addition, the certificate cannot have been issued more than 3 months before the date of first registration for an internship. It is therefore prudent for the trainee to keep a copy for possible later registration.
Physical condition
Paragliding is a sport that requires good physical fitness. Preparation is strongly recommended at least one month before the internship. Accumulation of fatigue, (over) excessive weight, fragility (history of fracture, sprain) can be the cause of small incidents and injuries.
Depending on your aptitude and motivation, the technical team reserves the right to be able to temporarily (or even permanently) suspend your internship, in order to preserve your safety.