A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/During 9 sessions, our experienced instructors help you acquire your first notions of hiking while helping you to progress technically in skiing both on and off the slopes. To go further in hiking, you continue to perfect your skiing technique.
Located in the village resort of Argentière, a 5-minute walk from the emblematic Grands-Montets ski area (3200 m), our UCPA sports village offers you all its know-how as an off-road specialist.
This course is not recommended for expert or well-experienced skiers.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ At a confirmed level in skiing, do you want to discover off-trail and ski touring? This stay in the heart of the Mont Blanc Valley is made for you! Find an activity combining the pleasure of the effort of the ascent with the happiness of being in the mountains and the joys of the descent.During 9 sessions, our experienced instructors help you acquire your first notions of hiking while helping you to progress technically in skiing both on and off the slopes. To go further in hiking, you continue to perfect your skiing technique.
Located in the village resort of Argentière, a 5-minute walk from the emblematic Grands-Montets ski area (3200 m), our UCPA sports village offers you all its know-how as an off-road specialist.
This course is not recommended for expert or well-experienced skiers.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An introduction to ski touring for skiers who need to make progress in backcountry skiing
- An adapted program (1 instructor for 10) to discover legendary mountain skiing spots
- Accommodation in a cozy town in the high mountains
- Privileged access to various ski resorts (quickly on foot to Lognan, all transport in front of the sports village)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An introduction to ski touring for skiers who need to make progress in backcountry skiing
- An adapted program (1 instructor for 10) to discover legendary mountain skiing spots
- Accommodation in a cozy town in the high mountains
- Privileged access to various ski resorts (quickly on foot to Lognan, all transport in front of the sports village)
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
LEVEL OF PORTAGE
Included
- Accommodation (sheets provided, but not towels)
- The ski lift pass 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
- Accommodation for 2 in a double room
- Arrived the day before
- Yoga (1 session)
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception in the 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.
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, 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 pm and 8 pm. 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 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, 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 pm and 8 pm. 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 directions to find your room. Dinner is served until 20:30.
During your stay
Approximately 23 hours of supervision over the week, in the form of continuous days, with cold meals on the slopes.
Monday - Domaine du Tour
Monday - Domaine du Tour
Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the track. Raising the group's awareness of the basic rules of off-road development, safety training, briefing on D.V.A. research
Tuesday to Friday:
Alternating off-trail skiing and discovering ski touring. Use of equipment (shoes, bindings, sealskins), climbing technique and upstream conversion.
This program is for information purposes only.
It may be modified or adapted according to 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, according to the state of fitness of the participants.
Tuesday to Friday:
Alternating off-trail skiing and discovering ski touring. Use of equipment (shoes, bindings, sealskins), climbing technique and upstream conversion.
This program is for information purposes only.
It may be modified or adapted according to 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, according to the state of fitness of the participants.
Last day
Day 7:
Last morning not supervised. Return of the equipment before 12 noon.
Check-out of the room before 13:00 and end of the stay on Saturday no later than 14:00.
Last morning not supervised. Return of the equipment before 12 noon.
Check-out of the room before 13:00 and end of the stay on Saturday no later than 14:00.
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, bindings, boots, sticks, safety equipment: DVA, shovels, probes.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
Bed sheets provided.
Equipment Included
Skis, bindings, boots, sticks, safety equipment: DVA, shovels, probes.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
Bed sheets provided.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
Bed sheets provided.
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 and 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 the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own hand towel.
Bring 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 and 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 the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own hand towel.
Bring 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 and 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 the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own hand towel.
Bring 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 and 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 the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own hand towel.
Bring a padlock to close your 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 1
Ski touring Level R1
Ski touring Level R1
At the “Confirmed” level in skiing, you have never practiced ski touring and you want to discover this activity
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 - A
Apart from a strong motivation and common sense in terms of safety, you do not have any particular alpine experience (use of the DVA, management of your equipment, your food in the mountains...)
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 - A
Apart from a strong motivation and common sense in terms of safety, you do not have any particular alpine experience (use of the DVA, management of your equipment, your food in the mountains...)
Level of expertise
Ski touring - Level 1
Ski touring Level R1
At the “Confirmed” level in skiing, you have never practiced ski touring and you want to discover this activity
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 - A
Apart from a strong motivation and common sense in terms of safety, you do not have any particular alpine experience (use of the DVA, management of your equipment, your food in the mountains...)
Ski touring Level R1
At the “Confirmed” level in skiing, you have never practiced ski touring and you want to discover this activity
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 - A
Apart from a strong motivation and common sense in terms of safety, you do not have any particular alpine experience (use of the DVA, management of your equipment, your food in the mountains...)
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
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 day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them.
For day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them.
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 day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them.
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 day activities, running supplies are provided. However, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them.
Management
1 state-certified alpine ski instructor.
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, from Monday to Friday.
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, from Monday to Friday.
Management
1 state-certified alpine ski instructor.
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, from Monday to Friday.
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, from Monday to Friday.
Important information
Because of Europe, there are many European neighbours in the sports village. At the same time, you will be able to 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 the 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 the 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 will be able to 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 the 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 the 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