A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exceptionWith a departure at 2100 m, you can immediately access the best skiing spots in the area. Val d'Isère and La Grande Motte are accessible by the first ski lift. During 8 sessions, the instructor takes you on the slopes and shares his advice to help you progress in all conditions.
You learn to evolve off the slopes and how to use safety equipment.
In the evening, the renovated UCPA sports village in Tignes offers you a comfortable and friendly space.
In the heart of Tignes Val Claret, you can easily take advantage of all the resort's services.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception Do you have backcountry skiing experience, are you able to ski in powder snow and have you already completed itineraries? With our experienced instructors, discover the many routes of the Tignes/Val d'Isère domain. Long differences in altitude, large areas of fresh and sometimes virgin snow, skiing in the forest, you enjoy all types of terrain, with the snow quality of a large altitude area.With a departure at 2100 m, you can immediately access the best skiing spots in the area. Val d'Isère and La Grande Motte are accessible by the first ski lift. During 8 sessions, the instructor takes you on the slopes and shares his advice to help you progress in all conditions. You learn to evolve off the slopes and how to use safety equipment.
In the evening, the renovated UCPA sports village in Tignes offers you a comfortable and friendly space.
In the heart of Tignes Val Claret, you can easily take advantage of all the resort's services.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An ideal program to discover the most beautiful runs of Espace Killy
- 1 instructor for 9 people
- An internationally renowned off-road ski area
- Accommodation in the sports village in the heart of Tignes Val Claret
- Package valid for the Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area, free access to the “le Lagon” aquatic area
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An ideal program to discover the most beautiful runs of Espace Killy
- 1 instructor for 9 people
- An internationally renowned off-road ski area
- Accommodation in the sports village in the heart of Tignes Val Claret
- Package valid for the Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area, free access to the “le Lagon” aquatic area
Included
- Accommodation and full board
- Tignes/Val d'Isère package valid until the end of your course
- Back-country skiing equipment
- Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe, backpack)
- DVA research training
- Groups of 9 people maximum
- 8 or 9 sessions, 23h with instructor
Not Included
- Transport (reservation of a car park before your arrival is strongly recommended)
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Accommodation in a double room for 2 people
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sunday 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.
Practical at your convenience, our teams provide you with all the information you need to get your snow holiday off to a good start: safety tips, weather information, 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, the UCPA team will meet you to present your stay: the UCPA spirit, group composition, 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 team will meet you to present your stay: the UCPA spirit, group composition, 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
8 or 9 sessions from Monday to Friday.
Typical day - 1 session in the morning + 1 other in the afternoon or 1 day out.
Typical day - 1 session in the morning + 1 other in the afternoon or 1 day out.
Monday - Tignes
Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the track. Safety training: first approach to DVA research, then implementation of medium-scale itineraries. The emphasis is on technical adaptation on the ground and on raising awareness of the problems of off-road travel in order to structure the group.
Tuesday to Friday - Espace Killy
You'll do the most beautiful rides all over the Espace Killy area with an incredible choice of off-road trails. Depending on the snow conditions and the cohesion of your group, maybe you will engage in the mythical face of the Sache or runs in varied and preserved areas.
Wednesday - Free day to ski on the domain
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on 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.
Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the track. Safety training: first approach to DVA research, then implementation of medium-scale itineraries. The emphasis is on technical adaptation on the ground and on raising awareness of the problems of off-road travel in order to structure the group.
Tuesday to Friday - Espace Killy
You'll do the most beautiful rides all over the Espace Killy area with an incredible choice of off-road trails. Depending on the snow conditions and the cohesion of your group, maybe you will engage in the mythical face of the Sache or runs in varied and preserved areas.
Wednesday - Free day to ski on the domain
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on 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.
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
Tignes
Everyone has their own style in Tignes
Tignes - Val d'Isère is one of the largest ski areas in Savoie. The Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area has 157 slopes (21 green, 65 blue, 44 red, 24 black and 3 snowparks) and 87 ski lifts. The 300 kilometers of slopes allow a multitude of activities (downhill skiing, freestyle, freerando...) from the 1550 m altitude of the village of Tignes Les Brévières, on slopes adapted to all levels. 3200 hectares of off-road terrain are also accessible for the more experienced.
Hosting
Accommodation in Tignes Sports Village
European host sports village.
330 places in 2 chalets, 1 of which is reserved for 13-17 year olds. Modules of 2 bedrooms-cabins with 4 beds connected by a common airlock including a toilet and a WC.
If you want to share the same room with other people registered for the stay, please send us an email to tignes@ucpa.asso.fr
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Skis, bindings, boots, sticks, safety equipment: backpack, DVA, shovels, probes.
Of course you can bring your own equipment.
Of course you can bring your own equipment.
It will be checked.
Bed sheets provided.
Bed sheets provided.
Equipment Included
Skis, bindings, boots, sticks, safety equipment: backpack, 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:
ATTENTION: the parking costs are at your expense for the entire duration of your stay. The car park near the UCPA center is sometimes full, remember to reserve your space in advance.
Take the N90 to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then the N202 towards Tignes.
At the entrance to Tignes: follow the direction “Val Claret”. At the final roundabout, the UCPA sports village is to the left of the Grande Motte car park (about 200 m after the entrance).
The first two hours of parking are free.
The car parks in Tignes are then chargeable.
Go to the Tignes website (www.tignes.net), section “Parking reservation”.
You are coming by train:
Get off at Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station, located 30 km from the sports village.
The ALTIBUS bus company offers regular Bourg-Saint-Maurice/Tignes-Val-Claret connections (information and reservations on www.altibus.com).
Return and return tickets must be booked before departure, directly with the company. The rates are €12 one way, €8.40 for reduced rates and €1.20 for service fees (indicative winter 2023 prices).
UCPA sports village in Tignes:
Avenue de la Grande Motte, Val Claret - 73320 Tignes
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 06 56 44
UCPA sports village in Tignes:
Avenue de la Grande Motte, Val Claret - 73320 Tignes
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 06 56 44
Address and access
You are coming by car:
ATTENTION: the parking costs are at your expense for the entire duration of your stay. The car park near the UCPA center is sometimes full, remember to reserve your space in advance.
Take the N90 to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then the N202 towards Tignes.
At the entrance to Tignes: follow the direction “Val Claret”. At the final roundabout, the UCPA sports village is to the left of the Grande Motte car park (about 200 m after the entrance).
The first two hours of parking are free.
The car parks in Tignes are then chargeable.
Go to the Tignes website (www.tignes.net), section “Parking reservation”.
You are coming by train:
Get off at Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station, located 30 km from the sports village.
The ALTIBUS bus company offers regular Bourg-Saint-Maurice/Tignes-Val-Claret connections (information and reservations on www.altibus.com).
Return and return tickets must be booked before departure, directly with the company. The rates are €12 one way, €8.40 for reduced rates and €1.20 for service fees (indicative winter 2023 prices).
UCPA sports village in Tignes:
Avenue de la Grande Motte, Val Claret - 73320 Tignes
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 06 56 44
ATTENTION: the parking costs are at your expense for the entire duration of your stay. The car park near the UCPA center is sometimes full, remember to reserve your space in advance.
Take the N90 to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then the N202 towards Tignes.
At the entrance to Tignes: follow the direction “Val Claret”. At the final roundabout, the UCPA sports village is to the left of the Grande Motte car park (about 200 m after the entrance).
The first two hours of parking are free.
The car parks in Tignes are then chargeable.
Go to the Tignes website (www.tignes.net), section “Parking reservation”.
You are coming by train:
Get off at Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station, located 30 km from the sports village.
The ALTIBUS bus company offers regular Bourg-Saint-Maurice/Tignes-Val-Claret connections (information and reservations on www.altibus.com).
Return and return tickets must be booked before departure, directly with the company. The rates are €12 one way, €8.40 for reduced rates and €1.20 for service fees (indicative winter 2023 prices).
UCPA sports village in Tignes:
Avenue de la Grande Motte, Val Claret - 73320 Tignes
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 06 56 44
Equipment not included
Cap, hat or headband, quality sunglasses and mask, fine breathable undersweater, fleece jacket, warm and waterproof ski jacket and pants, warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens and water bottle.
A freeride helmet can be a plus. Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Provide a padlock to lock your closet in the bedroom and luggage lockers if necessary.
Remember to take a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Provide a padlock to lock your closet in the bedroom and luggage lockers if necessary.
Remember to take a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
Equipment not included
Cap, hat or headband, quality sunglasses and mask, fine breathable undersweater, fleece jacket, warm and waterproof ski jacket and pants, warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens and water bottle.
A freeride helmet can be a plus. Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Provide a padlock to lock your closet in the bedroom and luggage lockers if necessary.
Remember to take a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
A freeride helmet can be a plus. Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Provide a padlock to lock your closet in the bedroom and luggage lockers if necessary.
Remember to take a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
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
Backcountry skiing - All Mountain
At the “Confirmed” or “Expert” level alpine skiing, you have already done a discovery course or you have experience in off-track skiing.
At the “Confirmed” or “Expert” level alpine skiing, you have already done a discovery course or you have experience in off-track skiing.
This course will allow you to be comfortable in all snow, to carry out varied itineraries and to master the handling of different DVAs and more generally to better understand all the dimensions of off-road activity.
Level of expertise
Backcountry skiing - All Mountain
At the “Confirmed” or “Expert” level alpine skiing, you have already done a discovery course or you have experience in off-track skiing. This course will allow you to be comfortable in all snow, to carry out varied itineraries and to master the handling of different DVAs and more generally to better understand all the dimensions of off-road activity.
At the “Confirmed” or “Expert” level alpine skiing, you have already done a discovery course or you have experience in off-track skiing. This course will allow you to be comfortable in all snow, to carry out varied itineraries and to master the handling of different DVAs and more generally to better understand all the dimensions of off-road activity.
Restauration
Dining room with 220 seats.
Self-catering, with varied meals
- buffet of 5 or 6 starters (raw vegetables, charcuterie and salads...)
Self-catering, with varied meals
- buffet of 5 or 6 starters (raw vegetables, charcuterie and salads...)
- hot dishes: meat or fish for each service
- vegetable or starch buffet for each service
- cheese and dessert buffet
At will and available, seasonal fruit, yogurt and dessert cream.
Depending on the week, the team offers you themed menus in the evening: pasta party, Savoyard menu, island menu...
- vegetable or starch buffet for each service
- cheese and dessert buffet
At will and available, seasonal fruit, yogurt and dessert cream.
Depending on the week, the team offers you themed menus in the evening: pasta party, Savoyard menu, island menu...
Restauration
Dining room with 220 seats.
Self-catering, with varied meals
- buffet of 5 or 6 starters (raw vegetables, charcuterie and salads...)
- hot dishes: meat or fish for each service
- vegetable or starch buffet for each service
- cheese and dessert buffet
At will and available, seasonal fruit, yogurt and dessert cream.
Depending on the week, the team offers you themed menus in the evening: pasta party, Savoyard menu, island menu...
Self-catering, with varied meals
- buffet of 5 or 6 starters (raw vegetables, charcuterie and salads...)
- hot dishes: meat or fish for each service
- vegetable or starch buffet for each service
- cheese and dessert buffet
At will and available, seasonal fruit, yogurt and dessert cream.
Depending on the week, the team offers you themed menus in the evening: pasta party, Savoyard menu, island menu...
Management
23:00 for 8 or 9 coaching sessions from Monday to Friday.
Group of 9 people maximum, formed for the week after an evolution test in all snow and all terrain.
Group of 9 people maximum, formed for the week after an evolution test in all snow and all terrain.
If you have ever misassessed your level, UCPA reserves the right to guide you on another ski course.
Management
23:00 for 8 or 9 coaching sessions from Monday to Friday.
Group of 9 people maximum, formed for the week after an evolution test in all snow and all terrain.
If you have ever misassessed your level, UCPA reserves the right to guide you on another ski course.
Group of 9 people maximum, formed for the week after an evolution test in all snow and all terrain.
If you have ever misassessed your level, UCPA reserves the right to guide you on another ski course.