A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/During 9 sessions supervised by our experienced instructors, you learn the first notions of hiking while making technical progress in skiing on and off the slopes. Come and discover the spots that are world famous for freeride.
To make the most of ski touring, it is essential to have a confirmed level of skiing with experience in off-trail skiing.
Located in the heart of Chamonix, a 5-minute walk from the Aiguille du Midi cable car, our UCPA sports village offers you all its know-how as an off-road and ski touring specialist.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ Do you have a confirmed level of alpine skiing and do you want to go hiking? This stay in Chamonix is made for you! Discover ski touring, 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 supervised by our experienced instructors, you learn the first notions of hiking while making technical progress in skiing on and off the slopes. Come and discover the spots that are world famous for freeride.
To make the most of ski touring, it is essential to have a confirmed level of skiing with experience in off-trail skiing.
Located in the heart of Chamonix, a 5-minute walk from the Aiguille du Midi cable car, our UCPA sports village offers you all its know-how as an off-road and ski touring specialist.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A balanced program between off-trail skiing and ski touring on freeride spots
- 1 monitor for 10
- Equipment adapted to have fun in both activities
- New: Supervision scheduled for Wednesday afternoon
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A balanced program between off-trail skiing and ski touring on freeride spots
- 1 monitor for 10
- Equipment adapted to have fun in both activities
- New: Supervision scheduled for Wednesday afternoon
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 13:00
- 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 in a double room for 2 people
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sunday morning from 8:30am.
Breakfast, accommodation (in the morning, you have a room available to leave your luggage), provision of equipment and your ski pass valid from the first day of the course.
Breakfast, accommodation (in the morning, you have a room available to leave your luggage), provision of equipment and your ski pass valid from the first day of the course.
Autonomous skiing in the Mont Blanc Valley ski area.
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, the UCPA staff gives you all the information concerning 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 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, please contact the sports village (email 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, the UCPA staff gives you all the information concerning 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 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, please contact the sports village (email 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 and half-days with cold meals on the slopes.
Monday and Tuesday - Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the track. Technical upgrade: skiing on and off the track. Safety training - 1st approach to off-road safety equipment and its use. Notions of group travel off-road. Search for D.V.A.
Wednesday - Morning not supervised. You can take the opportunity to ski at your own pace, stroll around Chamonix, visit the Mer de Glace, the Aiguille du Midi or relax. Afternoon coaching: technique and individual advice.
Thursday and Friday - Discover ski touring. Use of equipment (shoes, bindings, sealskins), climbing technique, upstream conversion. Go hiking for the day, prepare your outing, your itinerary.
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.
Please 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.
Wednesday - Morning not supervised. You can take the opportunity to ski at your own pace, stroll around Chamonix, visit the Mer de Glace, the Aiguille du Midi or relax. Afternoon coaching: technique and individual advice.
Thursday and Friday - Discover ski touring. Use of equipment (shoes, bindings, sealskins), climbing technique, upstream conversion. Go hiking for the day, prepare your outing, your itinerary.
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.
Please 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.
Last day
After a last unsupervised morning, return of the equipment on Saturday before 12 noon.
Check-out of the room no later than 13:00.
Check-out of the 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
Chamonix Sports Village Accommodation
Comfortable rooms for 4, 5 or 6 people with showers and sinks.
Accommodation in a double room only for stays of 7 days. Choose the option when booking or call 09 69 390 392 (price of a local call).
Sanitary facilities on the floors.
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 car:
Direct access via the white highway (A40). Attention!! The UCPA sports village does not have parking reserved for customers.
Numerous paid car parks in the city. Discount at the Saint-Michel, Mont-Blanc and Enrèves covered car parks with the guest card that we give you upon arrival.
You are coming by train:
Get off at the Chamonix SNCF station located 400 m from the UCPA sports village:
- Take the urban bus “Le Mulet” then get off at the “Helbronner” stop, go under the bridge.
- Or on foot, pass in front of the Mercure Hotel on the left when leaving the station, then turn right twice (500 m).
You are coming by plane:
Geneva airport, then shuttle.
UCPA Chamonix Sports Village:
131 Lyret Street - 74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 50 53 21 05
UCPA Chamonix Sports Village:
131 Lyret Street - 74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 50 53 21 05
Address and access
You are coming by car:
Direct access via the white highway (A40). Attention!! The UCPA sports village does not have parking reserved for customers. Numerous paid car parks in the city. Discount at the Saint-Michel, Mont-Blanc and Enrèves covered car parks with the guest card that we give you upon arrival.
You are coming by train:
Get off at the Chamonix SNCF station located 400 m from the UCPA sports village:
- Take the urban bus “Le Mulet” then get off at the “Helbronner” stop, go under the bridge.
- Or on foot, pass in front of the Mercure Hotel on the left when leaving the station, then turn right twice (500 m).
You are coming by plane:
Geneva airport, then shuttle.
UCPA Chamonix Sports Village:
131 Lyret Street - 74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 50 53 21 05
Direct access via the white highway (A40). Attention!! The UCPA sports village does not have parking reserved for customers. Numerous paid car parks in the city. Discount at the Saint-Michel, Mont-Blanc and Enrèves covered car parks with the guest card that we give you upon arrival.
You are coming by train:
Get off at the Chamonix SNCF station located 400 m from the UCPA sports village:
- Take the urban bus “Le Mulet” then get off at the “Helbronner” stop, go under the bridge.
- Or on foot, pass in front of the Mercure Hotel on the left when leaving the station, then turn right twice (500 m).
You are coming by plane:
Geneva airport, then shuttle.
UCPA Chamonix Sports Village:
131 Lyret Street - 74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 50 53 21 05
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).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own towel.
Provide a padlock to close your closet and another to secure your equipment.
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).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own towel.
Provide a padlock to close your closet and another to secure your equipment.
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).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own towel.
Provide a padlock to close your closet and another to secure your equipment.
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).
For off-road courses, provide a 20 to 30 liter bag allowing you to carry the shovel, probe and skis.
Bring your own towel.
Provide a padlock to close your closet and another to secure your equipment.
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
Quality collective catering in the form of a picnic at noon and hot meal in the evening in a room with a classified ceiling.
(For reasons of sustainable development, please provide if possible 1 water bottle, 1 tupperware to make 1 salad and 1 insulated food thermos for those who want 1 hot snack).
Restauration
Quality collective catering in the form of a picnic at noon and hot meal in the evening in a room with a classified ceiling.
(For reasons of sustainable development, please provide if possible 1 water bottle, 1 tupperware to make 1 salad and 1 insulated food thermos for those who want 1 hot snack).
(For reasons of sustainable development, please provide if possible 1 water bottle, 1 tupperware to make 1 salad and 1 insulated food thermos for those who want 1 hot snack).
Management
1 state-certified alpine ski instructor.
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, Monday to Friday (except Wednesday morning).
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, Monday to Friday (except Wednesday morning).
Management
1 state-certified alpine ski instructor.
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, Monday to Friday (except Wednesday morning).
A group of 10 participants.
23 hours of supervision, Monday to Friday (except Wednesday morning).
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.
The introduction of alcohol from outside is prohibited.
At the sports village bar, a choice of sodas, beers and wines at reasonable prices.
To find out everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation:
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Partnership with the deep nature spa made in Chamonix.
Information and preferential rates directly on the sports village.
Bring swimsuit and flip flops.
At the sports village bar, a choice of sodas, beers and wines at reasonable prices.
To find out everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation:
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Partnership with the deep nature spa made in Chamonix.
Information and preferential rates directly on the sports village.
Bring swimsuit and flip flops.
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.
The introduction of alcohol from outside is prohibited.
At the sports village bar, a choice of sodas, beers and wines at reasonable prices.
To find out everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation:
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Partnership with the deep nature spa made in Chamonix.
Information and preferential rates directly on the sports village.
Bring swimsuit and flip flops.
The introduction of alcohol from outside is prohibited.
At the sports village bar, a choice of sodas, beers and wines at reasonable prices.
To find out everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation:
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Partnership with the deep nature spa made in Chamonix.
Information and preferential rates directly on the sports village.
Bring swimsuit and flip flops.