A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/You want to learn to ski gently but don't have a full week!
This formula allows you to be independent and to learn about the pleasures of skiing in just 4 days.
The Chamonix Valley has areas that are well suited to beginners, and your progress allows you to quickly discover high-altitude areas and get close to the glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif.
Important clarification: a beginner is a person who has never skied before! If this is your case, do not hesitate, you must register!
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ Start skiing at your own pace and progress quickly thanks to the supervision of UCPA instructors. If you have never taken the plunge, this is an opportunity to discover the discipline in a safe environment and a breathtaking setting.You want to learn to ski gently but don't have a full week!
This formula allows you to be independent and to learn about the pleasures of skiing in just 4 days.
The Chamonix Valley has areas that are well suited to beginners, and your progress allows you to quickly discover high-altitude areas and get close to the glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif.
Important clarification: a beginner is a person who has never skied before! If this is your case, do not hesitate, you must register!
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Ideal format to quickly learn to ski
- Small group
- Several domains dedicated to the beginner level
- Extraordinary panorama of Mont Blanc and its glaciers
- The pass gives access to the Aiguille du Midi and the Montenvers train (Mer de Glace)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Ideal format to quickly learn to ski
- Small group
- Several domains dedicated to the beginner level
- Extraordinary panorama of Mont Blanc and its glaciers
- The pass gives access to the Aiguille du Midi and the Montenvers train (Mer de Glace)
Included
- Accommodation (sheets provided, but not towels)
- The ski lift pass for the duration of the stay
- The guest card (free transport in the valley during the day)
- The catering
- Supervision for 12 hours in 5 sessions
- Technical equipment specific to the program
- The animation
Not Included
- Transport
- The drinks
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception in the morning from 8:30am. It is imperative to arrive before 11:30am. 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.
A first lesson with an instructor is given to you on the first day (departure at 13:30 for the first sliding session on a terrain suitable for beginners); presence is essential to be able to follow the group for the rest 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.
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
D2 and D3 - Continuous days on the slopes.
You've never skied before, so this is your chance to get started. During these 4 days, you will discover your equipment and the basic principles of skiing.
You've never skied before, so this is your chance to get started. During these 4 days, you will discover your equipment and the basic principles of skiing.
On green and potentially blue trails, you will learn to control your speed and your trajectories, while engaging more and more on the slope. Mastering the basic technical gestures of braking and cornering is acquired quite quickly, which will allow you to quickly take maximum pleasure in practice. So... happy descents!!!
The course of this program is indicative.
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.
The course of this program is indicative.
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
Return of the rooms at 9 am, showers and luggage will be at your disposal.
After a last day of skiing without supervision, return of the equipment no later than 5.30 pm and end of the stay at 6 pm.
After a last day of skiing without supervision, return of the equipment no later than 5.30 pm and end of the stay at 6 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, sticks.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
Equipment Included
Skis, boots, sticks.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. 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
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 - Beginner
Technical Level - Beginner
Technical Level - Beginner
You are discovering this activity for the first time and/or your experience is too weak and goes back too long.
Level of expertise
Skiing - Beginner
Technical Level - Beginner
You are discovering this activity for the first time and/or your experience is too weak and goes back too long.
Technical Level - Beginner
You are discovering this activity for the first time and/or your experience is too weak and goes back too long.
Restauration
All meals are included, from breakfast on the first day to lunch on the last day of the course.
Lunches are in the form of a picnic taken from the bag (possibility of a simple hot meal, upon registration the day before).
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.
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!
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
Alpine ski instructor.
5 sessions for 12 hours of supervision
5 sessions for 12 hours of supervision
Management
Alpine ski instructor.
5 sessions for 12 hours of supervision
5 sessions for 12 hours of supervision
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