A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exceptionDuring 8 supervised sessions, you progress thanks to the advice of our experienced instructor, especially on delicate passages. Depending on the conditions and the level of the group, the instructor chooses the most suitable descents: forest combes, large slopes and long differences in altitude, everything is possible on this huge area.
Come and discover the routes reserved for skiers.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception Do you have an expert level with off-road experience, do you know how to go down the slopes in all conditions and do you master the use of safety devices? Choose the Domaine des Arcs for a 100% thrilling winter vacation.During 8 supervised sessions, you progress thanks to the advice of our experienced instructor, especially on delicate passages. Depending on the conditions and the level of the group, the instructor chooses the most suitable descents: forest combes, large slopes and long differences in altitude, everything is possible on this huge area. Come and discover the routes reserved for skiers.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An exceptional area with long differences in altitude
- A program adapted to discover top-level off-ropes and the best runs of the resort
- 1 monitor for 8
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An exceptional area with long differences in altitude
- A program adapted to discover top-level off-ropes and the best runs of the resort
- 1 monitor for 8
Included
- Accommodation and full board
- 7-day package
- Back-country skiing equipment
- Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe, backpack)
- DVA safety training
- Group of 8 people maximum
- 23:00 with instructor, 8 to 9 sessions
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sunday morning from 8:30am.
Breakfast (8:30am to 10:00am), accommodation (in the morning, you have a secure room available to leave your luggage), provision of equipment and your ski pass valid from the first day of the course.
Breakfast (8:30am to 10:00am), accommodation (in the morning, you have a secure room available to leave your luggage), provision of equipment and your ski pass valid from the first day of the course.
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.
The advice of the sports village: we suggest that you arrive before 13:00 to enjoy your first day of vacation and start sliding.
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 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, 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 directions to find your room. Dinner is served until 20:30.
The advice of the sports village: we suggest that you arrive before 13:00 to enjoy your first day of vacation and start sliding.
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 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, 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 directions to find your room. Dinner is served until 20:30.
During your stay
8 to 9 sessions from Monday to Friday.
Typical day - 1 session in the morning + 1 other in the afternoon or 1 day out.
Typical day - 1 session in the morning + 1 other in the afternoon or 1 day out.
Monday - Les Arcs
Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the track. Safety training: first approach to DVA research, then implementation of medium-scale itineraries. The emphasis is on technical adaptation on the ground and on raising awareness of the problems of off-road travel in order to structure the group.
Tuesday to Friday -
You have a series of rides all over the area, with an incredible choice of off-road trails. Depending on the snow conditions and the cohesion of your group, maybe you will engage in the legendary slopes of the domain with runs in varied and preserved spaces.
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.
Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the track. Safety training: first approach to DVA research, then implementation of medium-scale itineraries. The emphasis is on technical adaptation on the ground and on raising awareness of the problems of off-road travel in order to structure the group.
Tuesday to Friday -
You have a series of rides all over the area, with an incredible choice of off-road trails. Depending on the snow conditions and the cohesion of your group, maybe you will engage in the legendary slopes of the domain with runs in varied and preserved spaces.
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, return of the equipment on Saturday before 12 noon.
Check-out of the room no later than 13:00.
Check-out of the room no later than 13:00.
Departure from the sports village at 2 pm.
SPOT
Les Arcs
Les Arcs, the ski paradise in the heart of the Alpine forests
The resort of Les Arcs is located in the heart of Savoy. It extends from the Aiguille Rouge glacier to the forests of Villaroger and Peisey-Vallandry. The area offers 210 km of slopes (10 green, 55 blue, 42 red, 16 black and 1 snowpark) culminating at an altitude of more than 3200 m and offering 2000 m of altitude difference. The entire virgin face of the Aiguille Rouge is suitable for off-road skiing, as well as the Aiguille Grive, the corridors of Comborcière or the Cirque Blanc.
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, DVD).
The helmet is not included in the hardware package.
Bag with safety equipment (shovel, probe, DVD).
The helmet is not included in the hardware package.
It is possible to rent it on site for €12 per week (except for beginners, it is loaned free of charge).
You can take your personal equipment. It will be checked by your instructor.
Bed sheets provided.
You can take your personal equipment. It will be checked by your instructor.
Bed sheets provided.
Equipment Included
Skis, boots and sticks.
Bag with safety equipment (shovel, probe, DVD).
The helmet is not included in the hardware package. It is possible to rent it on site for €12 per week (except for beginners, it is loaned free of charge).
You can take your personal equipment. It will be checked by your instructor.
Bed sheets provided.
Bag with safety equipment (shovel, probe, DVD).
The helmet is not included in the hardware package. It is possible to rent it on site for €12 per week (except for beginners, it is loaned free of charge).
You can take your personal equipment. It will be checked by your instructor.
Bed sheets provided.
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
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.
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.
Optional protections
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
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 towel.
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
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 towel.
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.
Optional protections
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
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 towel.
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.
Optional protections
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
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 towel.
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
Backcountry skiing - Expert
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
Level of expertise
Backcountry skiing - Expert
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
Restauration
All meals are provided from the first day to the last day.
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Restauration
All meals are provided from the first day to the last day.
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Management
23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday
Group formed for the week based on your technical level.
Group formed for the week based on your technical level.
Management
23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday
Group formed for the week based on your technical level.
Group formed for the week based on your technical level.