A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/The Mont-Blanc massif is an essential ski area. Whether you are initiated or confirmed, its wide choice of slopes and its numerous Freeride courses allow you to fully enjoy your skiing sessions, in the middle of breathtaking landscapes.
This stay of continuous days allows you to explore every corner of this unique place.
You alternate supervised and independent sessions to enjoy your stay at your own pace.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ Combine supervised sessions and autonomous skiing for strong emotions on the Mont-Blanc massif. You benefit from the supervision of an experienced instructor to then progress with your friends on the most beautiful slopes in the Chamonix Valley. Accessible from the initiated level. Are you a beginner? Go to the description of our “Learn to ski in 7 days” package.The Mont-Blanc massif is an essential ski area. Whether you are initiated or confirmed, its wide choice of slopes and its numerous Freeride courses allow you to fully enjoy your skiing sessions, in the middle of breathtaking landscapes.
This stay of continuous days allows you to explore every corner of this unique place. You alternate supervised and independent sessions to enjoy your stay at your own pace.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- 4 days and a half supervised to progress and have fun
- Several exceptional ski areas
- The pass gives access to the Aiguille du Midi, to the Montenvers train (Mer de Glace)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- 4 days and a half supervised to progress and have fun
- Several exceptional ski areas
- The pass gives access to the Aiguille du Midi, to the Montenvers train (Mer de Glace)
Included
- Accommodation (sheets provided, but not towels)
- The ski lifts from Sunday morning to Saturday 12 noon
- The guest card (free transport in the valley during the day)
- The catering
- Supervision for 23 hours in 9 sessions
- Technical equipment specific to the program
- The animation
Not Included
- Transport
- The drinks
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
- Accommodation for 2 in a double room
- Yoga (1 session)
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception in the morning from 8:30am.
Breakfast (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) 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 (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) 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.
For the first day, practical at your convenience in autonomy, our teams provide you with all the information you need to get your stay in the snow off the right foot: 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, during the Welcome Time and over a welcome drink, the UCPA staff gives you all the information concerning UCPA, life in the sports village, the supervised sessions that start the next day: constitution of groups, appointment times, highlights of the week.
If you purchased the “arrival the day before” option, we welcome you between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, please contact the sports village (email argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr 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.
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, during the Welcome Time and over a welcome drink, the UCPA staff gives you all the information concerning UCPA, life in the sports village, the supervised sessions that start the next day: constitution of groups, appointment times, highlights of the week.
If you purchased the “arrival the day before” option, we welcome you between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, please contact the sports village (email argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr 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
9 sessions from Monday to Friday. Group formed on the basis of your affinities, your expectations and your technical level.
Sessions with alternating technical advice, individual advice, discovery of the most beautiful slopes of the resort... all with maximum sharing and pleasure.
Technical Level - Beginner
You have already skated for 1 to 3 weeks. You go down green and some blue trails with confidence. You control your speed and your trajectories. You start making parallel ski turns.
This week, your instructor will give you all the advice you need to be comfortable on all the blue runs and some red runs. You will therefore work on your commitment to the track, you will become comfortable on smooth snow and you will test yourself on bumpier snow and slopes in order to integrate the “Mastery” groups of skiers over a future week.
Technical level - Mastery
You have acquired a “Mastery” level because you know how to control your speed and your trajectories on blue tracks and on red tracks when they are well prepared. When the track is bumpy, in hard snow or in powder snow, you are less comfortable... and that's what techniques you will be developing this week with your instructor.
This week, your instructor will develop your ability to evolve with ease on all red slopes (smooth, icy, bumpy) but also some well-prepared black slopes in the ski area. This ease on this type of slope will allow you to be in “Confirmed” groups for your future weeks of skiing.
Technical level - Confirmed
You have acquired a “confirmed” level because you evolve with ease on all the slopes of the ski area by controlling your skis, even if you are less comfortable when the terrain is more rugged (bumps, ice, powder...).
The objective of your week will be to now be comfortable on all snow and all slopes (even if you will have to continue sliding to make this ease more fluid), including to touch the “powder” to switch to the next week of vacation to an “Expert” level and why not to an Off-Piste stay.
Technical Level - Expert
You are an Expert because, regardless of the terrain and the snow, you easily and safely combine all types of turns (swaddles and big curves) .Your experience allows you to read the terrain well and to adapt your technique to all the situations you may encounter off-road: steep slopes (up to 35°), bumps, snow of different qualities (deep, tangled, crusted, frozen,...).
This week, enjoy yourself with your instructor who will refine your technique even more, and according to the wishes of the group and the climatic and terrain conditions, will make you discover a nice off-track and the most beautiful runs and spots in the entire ski area.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical or organizational criteria, security 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, according to the state of fitness of the participants.
Technical Level - Beginner
You have already skated for 1 to 3 weeks. You go down green and some blue trails with confidence. You control your speed and your trajectories. You start making parallel ski turns.
This week, your instructor will give you all the advice you need to be comfortable on all the blue runs and some red runs. You will therefore work on your commitment to the track, you will become comfortable on smooth snow and you will test yourself on bumpier snow and slopes in order to integrate the “Mastery” groups of skiers over a future week.
Technical level - Mastery
You have acquired a “Mastery” level because you know how to control your speed and your trajectories on blue tracks and on red tracks when they are well prepared. When the track is bumpy, in hard snow or in powder snow, you are less comfortable... and that's what techniques you will be developing this week with your instructor.
This week, your instructor will develop your ability to evolve with ease on all red slopes (smooth, icy, bumpy) but also some well-prepared black slopes in the ski area. This ease on this type of slope will allow you to be in “Confirmed” groups for your future weeks of skiing.
Technical level - Confirmed
You have acquired a “confirmed” level because you evolve with ease on all the slopes of the ski area by controlling your skis, even if you are less comfortable when the terrain is more rugged (bumps, ice, powder...).
The objective of your week will be to now be comfortable on all snow and all slopes (even if you will have to continue sliding to make this ease more fluid), including to touch the “powder” to switch to the next week of vacation to an “Expert” level and why not to an Off-Piste stay.
Technical Level - Expert
You are an Expert because, regardless of the terrain and the snow, you easily and safely combine all types of turns (swaddles and big curves) .Your experience allows you to read the terrain well and to adapt your technique to all the situations you may encounter off-road: steep slopes (up to 35°), bumps, snow of different qualities (deep, tangled, crusted, frozen,...).
This week, enjoy yourself with your instructor who will refine your technique even more, and according to the wishes of the group and the climatic and terrain conditions, will make you discover a nice off-track and the most beautiful runs and spots in the entire ski area.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical or organizational criteria, security 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, according to the state of fitness of the participants.
Last day
After a last unsupervised morning, return of the equipment on Saturday before 12 noon.
Check out of your room no later than 13:00.
Check out of your room no later than 13:00.
Departure from the sports village at 2 pm.
SPOT
Chamonix Valley ski area
A ski area at the foot of Mont Blanc
Unlike ski areas, Chamonix is a high-altitude town surrounded by several ski areas (Tour/Vallorcine, Lognan/Les Grands Montets, La Flegère/Le Brévent). They allow for varied skiing thanks to the omnipresence of the glaciers and Mont Blanc. The valley offers 160 km of trails for all levels culminating at an altitude of 3800 m. They are served by 63 ski lifts, as well as an important off-road area.
Hosting
Accommodation Argentière Sports Village - Mont Blanc Valley
Mostly rooms for 4 people with sinks.
Some rooms for 5 and 6 people, equipped with sinks.
Individual readers.
Shared showers and sanitary facilities on each floor.
Possibility of accommodation for 2 (separate beds) for 7-day adult courses in a sports village to be booked at the time of registration (with supplement).
The centre's equipment
- The sports village is equipped with a sauna and an indoor climbing room.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Skis, boots and sticks.
Equipment Included
Skis, boots and sticks.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village.
Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village. Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village. Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Equipment not included
1 jacket and 1 ski pants
1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces
1 hot pantyhose
1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces
1 hot pantyhose
1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
1 ski cap
1 pair of UV-filtering sunglasses
1 ski mask
1 high protection sunscreen, 1 lip stick
Remember to protect yourself from both the cold and the hot.
A helmet is recommended (not provided by UCPA).
Bring a backpack for your picnic, a water bottle (or water bottle, or thermos), a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically in order to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry a shovel, probe, skis or snowboard.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
Provide a padlock to close your closet.
1 pair of UV-filtering sunglasses
1 ski mask
1 high protection sunscreen, 1 lip stick
Remember to protect yourself from both the cold and the hot.
A helmet is recommended (not provided by UCPA).
Bring a backpack for your picnic, a water bottle (or water bottle, or thermos), a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically in order to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry a shovel, probe, skis or snowboard.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
Provide a padlock to close your closet.
Equipment not included
1 jacket and 1 ski pants
1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces
1 hot pantyhose
1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
1 ski cap
1 pair of UV-filtering sunglasses
1 ski mask
1 high protection sunscreen, 1 lip stick
Remember to protect yourself from both the cold and the hot.
A helmet is recommended (not provided by UCPA).
Bring a backpack for your picnic, a water bottle (or water bottle, or thermos), a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically in order to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry a shovel, probe, skis or snowboard.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
Provide a padlock to close your closet.
1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces
1 hot pantyhose
1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
1 ski cap
1 pair of UV-filtering sunglasses
1 ski mask
1 high protection sunscreen, 1 lip stick
Remember to protect yourself from both the cold and the hot.
A helmet is recommended (not provided by UCPA).
Bring a backpack for your picnic, a water bottle (or water bottle, or thermos), a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically in order to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry a shovel, probe, skis or snowboard.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
Provide a padlock to close your closet.
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
Skiing - initiated to expert
Technical Level - Initiated to Expert
Technical Level - Initiated to Expert
Open to everyone except beginners, our teams are homogeneous groups for each level.
Level of expertise
Skiing - initiated to expert
Technical Level - Initiated to Expert
Open to everyone except beginners, our teams are homogeneous groups for each level.
Technical Level - Initiated to Expert
Open to everyone except beginners, our teams are homogeneous groups for each level.
Restauration
All meals are included, from breakfast on the first day to lunch on the last day of the course.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic taken from the bag (possibility of a simple hot meal, upon registration the day before).
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic taken from the bag (possibility of a simple hot meal, upon registration the day before).
Remember to take a flask or a bottle of water.
For daily activities, grocery supplies are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan some!
For daily activities, grocery supplies are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan some!
Restauration
All meals are included, from breakfast on the first day to lunch on the last day of the course.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic taken from the bag (possibility of a simple hot meal, upon registration the day before).
Remember to take a flask or a bottle of water.
For daily activities, grocery supplies are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan some!
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic taken from the bag (possibility of a simple hot meal, upon registration the day before).
Remember to take a flask or a bottle of water.
For daily activities, grocery supplies are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan some!
Management
4 and a half supervised days
Group formed for the week based on your technical level and your expectations.
Group formed for the week based on your technical level and your expectations.
Management
4 and a half supervised days
Group formed for the week based on your technical level and your expectations.
Group formed for the week based on your technical level and your expectations.
Important information
Because of Europe, there are many European neighbours in the sports village. At the same time, you can review your English.
An ATM is located 200 m from the sports village.
The introduction of alcohol from outside is prohibited.
At the sports village bar, a choice of beers and wines at reasonable prices.
You are responsible for cleaning your room during the internship.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
The introduction of alcohol from outside is prohibited.
At the sports village bar, a choice of beers and wines at reasonable prices.
You are responsible for cleaning your room during the internship.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Important information
Because of Europe, there are many European neighbours in the sports village. At the same time, you can review your English.
An ATM is located 200 m from the sports village.
The introduction of alcohol from outside is prohibited.
At the sports village bar, a choice of beers and wines at reasonable prices.
You are responsible for cleaning your room during the internship.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
An ATM is located 200 m from the sports village.
The introduction of alcohol from outside is prohibited.
At the sports village bar, a choice of beers and wines at reasonable prices.
You are responsible for cleaning your room during the internship.
The room must be left clean upon departure.
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com