A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exceptionThe Swiss canton of Valais offers a comfortable and warm welcome. During this course, perfectly suited for a first ski raid, you climb beautiful slopes and enjoy fabulous descents at the eastern end of Valais, under the magnificent gaze of numerous peaks over 4000 meters above sea level.
Hosted near the Simplon Pass, you leave for a new destination every day, in accordance with the weather conditions of the moment.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception Every day you ski down new slopes to learn to ski touring while discovering and at your own pace. Ideal after a beginner's hiking course, you explore the canton of Valais and enjoy a total change of scenery.The Swiss canton of Valais offers a comfortable and warm welcome. During this course, perfectly suited for a first ski raid, you climb beautiful slopes and enjoy fabulous descents at the eastern end of Valais, under the magnificent gaze of numerous peaks over 4000 meters above sea level. Hosted near the Simplon Pass, you leave for a new destination every day, in accordance with the weather conditions of the moment.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Numerous hiking opportunities, of different levels, around your cottage
- A “light” internship, carrying only business for the day
- The comfort of your accommodation
- An ideal internship to go higher after having already taken an internship for beginners.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Numerous hiking opportunities, of different levels, around your cottage
- A “light” internship, carrying only business for the day
- The comfort of your accommodation
- An ideal internship to go higher after having already taken an internship for beginners.
Included
- Local transfers
- The accommodation
- The meals
- Framing
- The technical equipment necessary for the activity (see list of personal equipment and equipment loaned by the UCPA) from the appointment time of the 1st day on the site until the scheduled departure time of the last day
Not Included
- Transport
- Drinks (sometimes including water in shelters) and personal expenses
- Showers in shelters
- Bathroom linen
- The duvet sheet (mandatory in itinerant programs)
- Optional insurance as well as any other supplement not provided for in the program (additional refuge or ski lifts not provided for in the program)
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sundays from 8:30am.
Breakfast (8:30am to 10:00am) and equipment is provided. Meet at 11 am with your guide to prepare for the raid.
Breakfast (8:30am to 10:00am) and equipment is provided. Meet at 11 am with your guide to prepare for the raid.
Lunch at the sports village.
Departure around 13:00 for the Grands-Montets ski area: check the ski levels, return around 15:30 and drive to the Simplon Pass (2000 m). Safety exercises.
Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
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 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.
Departure around 13:00 for the Grands-Montets ski area: check the ski levels, return around 15:30 and drive to the Simplon Pass (2000 m). Safety exercises.
Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
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 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
Monday - Ascension of Spitzhorli (2737 m).
Safety exercises.
Height difference 700 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Safety exercises.
Height difference 700 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Tuesday - From the village of Nideralp (1820 m), ascent to the Magehorn (2620 m).
Height difference 800 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Wednesday - Starting from Schlusmatt (1810 m) ascent to Schiltorn (2794 m).
Height difference 984 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Thursday - Ascend the Hübsch-Hornpass (2867 m) or the Breithorn (3438 m).
Height difference 870 or 1450 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Friday - Ascension of Wasenlucke (2850 m) or the shoulder of Monté Léone (3403 m).
Altitude difference 860 or 1413 m. Return to Argentière, end of the course at 6 p.m.
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.
Be sure to check the level required for the internship. If you do not have the required level, we will not always be able to offer you another program.
Information on sleeping places outside the sports village, accommodation, comfort and catering services are provided for information purposes only and are not contractual.
Height difference 800 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Wednesday - Starting from Schlusmatt (1810 m) ascent to Schiltorn (2794 m).
Height difference 984 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Thursday - Ascend the Hübsch-Hornpass (2867 m) or the Breithorn (3438 m).
Height difference 870 or 1450 m. Overnight at the hotel, near the Simplon Pass.
Friday - Ascension of Wasenlucke (2850 m) or the shoulder of Monté Léone (3403 m).
Altitude difference 860 or 1413 m. Return to Argentière, end of the course at 6 p.m.
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.
Be sure to check the level required for the internship. If you do not have the required level, we will not always be able to offer you another program.
Information on sleeping places outside the sports village, accommodation, comfort and catering services are provided for information purposes only and are not contractual.
Last day
Friday - Ascension of Wasenlucke (2850 m) or the shoulder of Monté Léone (3403 m).
Altitude difference 860 or 1413 m.
Return to Argentière.
Altitude difference 860 or 1413 m.
Return to Argentière.
End of the internship at 6 pm.
Dinner on Friday evening is not included. Possibility to book it (with supplement) on the first day of the course.
If you want to extend the course by one night
- Normally, there is no space in the sports village. To be checked the week before by email: argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr
- List of lodgings on the Chamonix website.
Dinner on Friday evening is not included. Possibility to book it (with supplement) on the first day of the course.
If you want to extend the course by one night
- Normally, there is no space in the sports village. To be checked the week before by email: argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr
- List of lodgings on the Chamonix website.
SPOT
The Swiss Alps
Switzerland, the land of the peaks
Even though Zermatt and the Matterhorn are the most famous spots in Switzerland, the Swiss Alps contain incredibly preserved and wild peaks, peaks and valleys. From the canton of Valais in the south with Saas Fee, the Matterhorn, the North Face of Monte Rosa, the North Face of Monte Rosa, the Simplon region which allows you to go down to Italy and the lakes, via the Upper North Oberland (Les Diablerets, Gstaad...) or even the Grisons region and the Ortles Massif, the Swiss Alps are a playground in which ski touring routes are endless..
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, bindings, skins, knives, knives, knives, backpacks, backpacks, crampons, harnesses, ropes and safety equipment: DVA, shovels, probes.
We recommend that you bring the equipment (especially shoes) that you are used to. It will be checked.
Equipment Included
Skis, boots, bindings, skins, knives, knives, knives, backpacks, backpacks, crampons, harnesses, ropes and safety equipment: DVA, shovels, probes.
We recommend that you bring the equipment (especially shoes) that you are used to. It will be checked.
We recommend that you bring the equipment (especially shoes) that you are used to. It will be checked.
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
Water bottle (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy, pocket knife, small toilet bag, toilet paper.
Cap or scarf, hat and headband, quality sunglasses, quality sunglasses, quality mask, quality mask, quality mask, fine breathable sweater, T-shirts, sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof goretex jacket, goretex type pants, goretex pants, pants, goretex type pants, pants, pantyhose, sweatpants, pantyhose or sweatpants, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Cap or scarf, hat and headband, quality sunglasses, quality sunglasses, quality mask, quality mask, quality mask, fine breathable sweater, T-shirts, sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof goretex jacket, goretex type pants, goretex pants, pants, goretex type pants, pants, pantyhose, sweatpants, pantyhose or sweatpants, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Make a compromise between the equipment of the skier and the mountaineer: practical, comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Volume and weight should guide you: constitution and carrying of the bag. Above all, be practical.
Provide a small Tupperware box that seals tightly to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery), and a lock for the closet.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Volume and weight should guide you: constitution and carrying of the bag. Above all, be practical.
Provide a small Tupperware box that seals tightly to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery), and a lock for the closet.
Equipment not included
Water bottle (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy, pocket knife, small toilet bag, toilet paper.
Cap or scarf, hat and headband, quality sunglasses, quality sunglasses, quality mask, quality mask, quality mask, fine breathable sweater, T-shirts, sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof goretex jacket, goretex type pants, goretex pants, pants, goretex type pants, pants, pantyhose, sweatpants, pantyhose or sweatpants, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Make a compromise between the equipment of the skier and the mountaineer: practical, comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Volume and weight should guide you: constitution and carrying of the bag. Above all, be practical.
Provide a small Tupperware box that seals tightly to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery), and a lock for the closet.
Cap or scarf, hat and headband, quality sunglasses, quality sunglasses, quality mask, quality mask, quality mask, fine breathable sweater, T-shirts, sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof goretex jacket, goretex type pants, goretex pants, pants, goretex type pants, pants, pantyhose, sweatpants, pantyhose or sweatpants, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Make a compromise between the equipment of the skier and the mountaineer: practical, comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Volume and weight should guide you: constitution and carrying of the bag. Above all, be practical.
Provide a small Tupperware box that seals tightly to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery), and a lock for the closet.
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
Ski touring - Level 2
Ski touring Level R2
Ski touring Level R2
You have a small experience in ski touring (being comfortable on a slope, managing your effort over several hours, knowing how to feed yourself during the effort, choosing your equipment, putting together your bag). You have a 'Confirmed' level in alpine skiing.
Alpine skiing level
Off-road, you can do it quite easily when the snow is light. In heavier, deeper or crusted snow, your evolutions are less fluid but you succeed in descending thanks to a good physical condition and/or by mastering the conversions!
Alpine experience - AA
As a skier, you know how to use a DVA and you know the rules of evolution in off-track conditions. You know how to use skins, perform conversions on the way up, you have notions of rhythm.
Alpine skiing level
Off-road, you can do it quite easily when the snow is light. In heavier, deeper or crusted snow, your evolutions are less fluid but you succeed in descending thanks to a good physical condition and/or by mastering the conversions!
Alpine experience - AA
As a skier, you know how to use a DVA and you know the rules of evolution in off-track conditions. You know how to use skins, perform conversions on the way up, you have notions of rhythm.
Level of expertise
Ski touring - Level 2
Ski touring Level R2
You have a small experience in ski touring (being comfortable on a slope, managing your effort over several hours, knowing how to feed yourself during the effort, choosing your equipment, putting together your bag). You have a 'Confirmed' level in alpine skiing.
Alpine skiing level
Off-road, you can do it quite easily when the snow is light. In heavier, deeper or crusted snow, your evolutions are less fluid but you succeed in descending thanks to a good physical condition and/or by mastering the conversions!
Alpine experience - AA
As a skier, you know how to use a DVA and you know the rules of evolution in off-track conditions. You know how to use skins, perform conversions on the way up, you have notions of rhythm.
Ski touring Level R2
You have a small experience in ski touring (being comfortable on a slope, managing your effort over several hours, knowing how to feed yourself during the effort, choosing your equipment, putting together your bag). You have a 'Confirmed' level in alpine skiing.
Alpine skiing level
Off-road, you can do it quite easily when the snow is light. In heavier, deeper or crusted snow, your evolutions are less fluid but you succeed in descending thanks to a good physical condition and/or by mastering the conversions!
Alpine experience - AA
As a skier, you know how to use a DVA and you know the rules of evolution in off-track conditions. You know how to use skins, perform conversions on the way up, you have notions of rhythm.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Restauration
Everything is included except the drinks that are at your expense in the refuge.
Half-board is provided in the refuge (meals provided by the shelter keeper).
Half-board is provided in the refuge (meals provided by the shelter keeper).
Only lunches (picnics) and grocery supplies are taken from the bags.
Restauration
Everything is included except the drinks that are at your expense in the refuge.
Half-board is provided in the refuge (meals provided by the shelter keeper).
Only lunches (picnics) and grocery supplies are taken from the bags.
Half-board is provided in the refuge (meals provided by the shelter keeper).
Only lunches (picnics) and grocery supplies are taken from the bags.
Management
High Mountain Guide, group of 7 participants.
Supervision 5.5 days
Supervision 5.5 days
Management
High Mountain Guide, group of 7 participants.
Supervision 5.5 days
Supervision 5.5 days
Important information
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Important information
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
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com