A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escapeA confirmed level of skiing, you are comfortable in powder and able to make turns in heavy or crusted snow. You with a small amount of ski touring experience.
This program is in star mode from 2 refuges accessible by ski. You go on day trips from your “base camp”.
Advantages: adaptation of the day's program according to weather and snow conditions and limited carrying.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escape Nestled against the Bernese Oberland massif, the Wildstrubel massif dominates the Rhone Valley. It is ideal for ski touring. Its peaks are veritable balconies facing the magnificent mountains of Valais and Oberland. Ideal for a first raid, this beautiful massif offers expanses of snow as far as the eye can see. 3 magnificent peaks over 3000 meters above sea level.A confirmed level of skiing, you are comfortable in powder and able to make turns in heavy or crusted snow. You with a small amount of ski touring experience.
This program is in star mode from 2 refuges accessible by ski. You go on day trips from your “base camp”.
Advantages: adaptation of the day's program according to weather and snow conditions and limited carrying.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The ideal program, after a first internship for beginners, to discover ski touring while roaming
- Limited carry
- A little-frequented area of the Swiss Alps, very close to Chamonix
- 1 guide for 7
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The ideal program, after a first internship for beginners, to discover ski touring while roaming
- Limited carry
- A little-frequented area of the Swiss Alps, very close to Chamonix
- 1 guide for 7
Included
- Local transfers (however, for more flexibility, we ask you to use personal vehicles, in exchange for expenses and insurance for the vehicle and its occupants)
- 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 (8:30 to 10:00) and distribution of equipment. Meet at 11 am with your guide to prepare for the raid.
Breakfast (8:30 to 10:00) and distribution of equipment. Meet at 11 am with your guide to prepare for the raid.
Lunch at the sports village.
At 13:00 departure of supervised skiing in the afternoon, in the Chamonix valley (handling of hiking equipment).
Night in Switzerland at the Napoleon Bivouac (accessible by vehicle), or in the Chamonix Valley.
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.
At 13:00 departure of supervised skiing in the afternoon, in the Chamonix valley (handling of hiking equipment).
Night in Switzerland at the Napoleon Bivouac (accessible by vehicle), or in the Chamonix Valley.
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 - Day trip, to continue to prepare technically before the start of the raid. Night at the Napoleon bivouac or in the Chamonix valley.
Positive altitude difference from 400 to 800 m
Tuesday - Departure for Cran Montana and start of the raid
Ascent by cable car to Plaine Morte (2900 m), Weisshorn pass (2947 m) and descent to Wildstrubelhütte (2797 m).
Height difference at the ascent 200 m. Safety exercises.
In the afternoon, depending on the shape, summit of Rohrbackstein (2950 m about 300 m of additional altitude difference).
Overnight in Wildstrubelhütte.
Wednesday - From Wildstrubelhütte, ascent to Schwarzhorn (3105 m) and descent to Lammerenhütte (2507 m).
Height difference at the ascent of 500 m
Overnight in Lammerenhütte.
Thursday - From Lammerenhütte, ascent to Wildstrubel (3243 m) and back to Lammerenhütte.Height difference uphill 730 m
Overnight in Lammerenhütte.
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.
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.
Tuesday - Departure for Cran Montana and start of the raid
Ascent by cable car to Plaine Morte (2900 m), Weisshorn pass (2947 m) and descent to Wildstrubelhütte (2797 m).
Height difference at the ascent 200 m. Safety exercises.
In the afternoon, depending on the shape, summit of Rohrbackstein (2950 m about 300 m of additional altitude difference).
Overnight in Wildstrubelhütte.
Wednesday - From Wildstrubelhütte, ascent to Schwarzhorn (3105 m) and descent to Lammerenhütte (2507 m).
Height difference at the ascent of 500 m
Overnight in Lammerenhütte.
Thursday - From Lammerenhütte, ascent to Wildstrubel (3243 m) and back to Lammerenhütte.Height difference uphill 730 m
Overnight in Lammerenhütte.
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.
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 - From Lammerenhütte, ascent to Schwarzhorn (3105 m) and descent through the Outan Valley, to Cran-Montana.
Height difference at the ascent of 700 m
Height difference at the ascent of 700 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.
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.
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, 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, 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, headlamp, 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 jacket type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants, pants, goretex, pants, pants, gloves, mittens.
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 jacket type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants, pants, goretex, pants, pants, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen. Sheet bag.
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.
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.
Equipment not included
Water bottle (or plastic bottle) or thermos, headlamp, 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 jacket type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants, pants, goretex, pants, pants, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen. Sheet bag.
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 jacket type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants type goretex, pants, pants, goretex, pants, pants, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen. Sheet bag.
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 2
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Portage
Carrying level 2
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
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
1 High Mountain Guide.
Group of 7 participants.
5.5 day supervision
Group of 7 participants.
5.5 day supervision
Management
1 High Mountain Guide.
Group of 7 participants.
5.5 day supervision
Group of 7 participants.
5.5 day supervision
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
Hosting
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.
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).
Hosting
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).
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).