A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/HappyThis 7-day stay in the resort of Les Arcs consists of 6 trail running sessions for beginners, supervised by a qualified instructor. You also benefit from a mountain bike, stand up paddle and yoga session.
Attention, check that you are in the required physical shape.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/Happy If you are between 18 and 25 years old, take advantage of a special youth rate and come and learn trail running in the heart of the Alps.This 7-day stay in the resort of Les Arcs consists of 6 trail running sessions for beginners, supervised by a qualified instructor. You also benefit from a mountain bike, stand up paddle and yoga session.
Attention, check that you are in the required physical shape.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A gentle introduction to mountain trail
- Personalized technical advice
- Multiple activities to improve your trail performance
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A gentle introduction to mountain trail
- Personalized technical advice
- Multiple activities to improve your trail performance
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
Included
- The accommodation
- The catering
- Framing
- Specific equipment
- The animation
- 5 trail days and trail preparation activities
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sundays between 10 am and 5 pm. We welcome you on Sundays between 10 am and 5 pm.
Check-in in the rooms before the welcome meeting.
Check-in in the rooms before the welcome meeting.
In the meantime, you can enjoy the facilities of the sports village: swimming pool, badminton, petanque court...
At the end of the afternoon, you meet the sports village team to find out the week's program and meet your instructor.
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 “arrival the day before” option, please show up at the Les Arcs Sports Village on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
At the end of the afternoon, you meet the sports village team to find out the week's program and meet your instructor.
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 “arrival the day before” option, please show up at the Les Arcs Sports Village on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
During your stay
Monday - Morning: Meet with your instructor and discuss your experience, expectations and goals for the week. We lend you equipment if necessary
Then departure for a first short trail near the village in order to assess the level of each one.
Afternoon: Circuit training with muscle strengthening and specific training exercises. You end the day with a stretching session.
Tuesday - Morning: Mountain running session with personalized and technical advice.
In the afternoon: Mountain biking trip with a specialized instructor, allowing you to experience “cross” training, very useful in trail running.
Wednesday - In the morning - You apply the advice of your instructor for a new mountain running session
In the afternoon - In order to work on your balance and your core while having fun, a stand up paddle session at the Bourg-St-Maurice nautical base.
Thursday - Morning: Technical trail session or 1/2 vertical kilometer depending on the group.
Afternoon: Enjoy a yoga session to relax and work on your flexibility.
Friday - Last hiking/trail session of the week. This day trip ends with a longer effort and allows you to work on your stamina.
It's time for the end-of-stay debriefing with your instructor.
Return of sports equipment. Thank you for making it clean.
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.
Afternoon: Circuit training with muscle strengthening and specific training exercises. You end the day with a stretching session.
Tuesday - Morning: Mountain running session with personalized and technical advice.
In the afternoon: Mountain biking trip with a specialized instructor, allowing you to experience “cross” training, very useful in trail running.
Wednesday - In the morning - You apply the advice of your instructor for a new mountain running session
In the afternoon - In order to work on your balance and your core while having fun, a stand up paddle session at the Bourg-St-Maurice nautical base.
Thursday - Morning: Technical trail session or 1/2 vertical kilometer depending on the group.
Afternoon: Enjoy a yoga session to relax and work on your flexibility.
Friday - Last hiking/trail session of the week. This day trip ends with a longer effort and allows you to work on your stamina.
It's time for the end-of-stay debriefing with your instructor.
Return of sports equipment. Thank you for making it clean.
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 - You take advantage of your morning to rest or take advantage of the infrastructures of the sports village or visit Les Arcs and its surroundings.
Last lunch starting at 12 pm.
End of stay before 2 pm.
End of stay before 2 pm.
SPOT
Haute Tarentaise
Haute-Tarentaise in the heart of abundant nature
Located between Vanoise and Beaufortain, come and discover incomparable peaks and trails. Haute-Tarentaise offers you a breathtaking view of the emblematic peaks of this glacial valley, but also of Val d'Aosta in Italy. This natural splendor offers you various hiking routes for all tastes and levels, ranging from easy to very difficult. During your activity, you will potentially encounter diverse and dense fauna (marmot, chamois...) and flora (Edelweiss, Yellow Génépi...). So do not hesitate any longer and come and spend a pleasant moment in the heart of unforgettable landscapes.
Hosting
Accommodation in Les Arcs Sports Village
4-bed rooms with sinks.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Ultra light backpack and trail sticks.
Equipment Included
Ultra light backpack and trail sticks.
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
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, technical T-shirt (s) for running, technical T-shirt (s) for running, fleece jacket, waterproof jacket (Goretex or K-Way), running shorts, swimsuit, long pantyhose, water bottle or plastic bottle at least 1.5 l (or better for trail running, water bag type Camelback or soft flasks), a small Tupperware knife box for lunch salad,, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy.
Bring running shoes.
Don't forget a lock for your individual closet.
Mountain bike clothing
- Flat sole sports shoes
- Cycling shorts
- Long finger gloves
- Mountain bike goggles
- Light fleece
- Windproof jacket
- Water bottle or water bag
- Small pouch (sunscreen, lip stick, bandages?)
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you should bring your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Don't forget a lock for your individual closet.
Mountain bike clothing
- Flat sole sports shoes
- Cycling shorts
- Long finger gloves
- Mountain bike goggles
- Light fleece
- Windproof jacket
- Water bottle or water bag
- Small pouch (sunscreen, lip stick, bandages?)
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you should bring your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Equipment not included
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, technical T-shirt (s) for running, technical T-shirt (s) for running, fleece jacket, waterproof jacket (Goretex or K-Way), running shorts, swimsuit, long pantyhose, water bottle or plastic bottle at least 1.5 l (or better for trail running, water bag type Camelback or soft flasks), a small Tupperware knife box for lunch salad,, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy. Bring running shoes.
Don't forget a lock for your individual closet.
Mountain bike clothing
- Flat sole sports shoes
- Cycling shorts
- Long finger gloves
- Mountain bike goggles
- Light fleece
- Windproof jacket
- Water bottle or water bag
- Small pouch (sunscreen, lip stick, bandages?)
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you should bring your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Don't forget a lock for your individual closet.
Mountain bike clothing
- Flat sole sports shoes
- Cycling shorts
- Long finger gloves
- Mountain bike goggles
- Light fleece
- Windproof jacket
- Water bottle or water bag
- Small pouch (sunscreen, lip stick, bandages?)
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you should bring your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
Trail - Level 1
You run at least 2 times a week on the road or sometimes on paths, you want to discover the activity of running in nature.
You run at least 2 times a week on the road or sometimes on paths, you want to discover the activity of running in nature.
Level of expertise
Trail - Level 1
You run at least 2 times a week on the road or sometimes on paths, you want to discover the activity of running in nature.
You run at least 2 times a week on the road or sometimes on paths, you want to discover the activity of running in nature.
Restauration
All meals are provided from Sunday breakfast to Saturday lunch.
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning the table.
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning the table.
Your program may include cold meals. Take a bottle (1.5 l). To avoid disposable items, remember to take 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. You can provide complementary cereal, chocolate or energy bars adapted to your needs and desires.
Drinks not included.
For day activities, running supplies are provided. You can provide complementary cereal, chocolate or energy bars adapted to your needs and desires.
Restauration
All meals are provided from Sunday breakfast to Saturday lunch.
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning the table.
Your program may include cold meals. Take a bottle (1.5 l). To avoid disposable items, remember to take 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. You can provide complementary cereal, chocolate or energy bars adapted to your needs and desires.
Self-service meals. Thank you for cleaning and cleaning the table.
Your program may include cold meals. Take a bottle (1.5 l). To avoid disposable items, remember to take 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. You can provide complementary cereal, chocolate or energy bars adapted to your needs and desires.
Management
Each activity is supervised by a state-qualified guide specializing in mountain trail running.
Management
Each activity is supervised by a state-qualified guide specializing in mountain trail running.
Important information
Take money (cash) for drinks in shelters.
Take an identity document and check if you have repatriation insurance, otherwise UCPA can offer you one upon arrival.
Take an identity document and check if you have repatriation insurance, otherwise UCPA can offer you one upon arrival.
Important information
Take money (cash) for drinks in shelters.
Take an identity document and check if you have repatriation insurance, otherwise UCPA can offer you one upon arrival.
Take an identity document and check if you have repatriation insurance, otherwise UCPA can offer you one upon arrival.