A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/IndépendanceOn the program: 1 first warm-up session on Sunday afternoon depending on the time of arrival + 9 skiing or snowboarding sessions + possibilities of sliding independently on the slopes.
The concept is based on the maturity of 16-17 year olds and allows them to evolve independently at different times: during daily life, at certain times during activities (except off-road skiing), autonomy in transport, free time in the evenings...
The entertainment team plays a supporting and guiding role during the stay in daily life. 16-17 year olds are thus granted more freedom than in a traditional colony and live in a center that also welcomes adult audiences.
Young people compose their daily program with instructors and animators for optimal skiing: personalized technical advice, discovery of the ski area, ski activities in the area (kilometers launched, slalom, boarder cross), snowpark sessions, snowpark sessions, day trips and independent sessions.
As a reminder: choice of ski or snowboard support upon arrival (ski or snowboard) for the duration of the stay.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/Indépendance This one-week “Pure Action” stay in Argentière is designed for 16-17 year olds from the “Mastery” level (skiers at ease on red slopes, parallel ski turns/snowboarders able to combine turns with ease on red slopes and first notions of freestyle). Choice of sliding support upon arrival (ski or snowboard) for the duration of the stay.On the program: 1 first warm-up session on Sunday afternoon depending on the time of arrival + 9 skiing or snowboarding sessions + possibilities of sliding independently on the slopes.
The concept is based on the maturity of 16-17 year olds and allows them to evolve independently at different times: during daily life, at certain times during activities (except off-road skiing), autonomy in transport, free time in the evenings...
The entertainment team plays a supporting and guiding role during the stay in daily life. 16-17 year olds are thus granted more freedom than in a traditional colony and live in a center that also welcomes adult audiences.
Young people compose their daily program with instructors and animators for optimal skiing: personalized technical advice, discovery of the ski area, ski activities in the area (kilometers launched, slalom, boarder cross), snowpark sessions, snowpark sessions, day trips and independent sessions.
As a reminder: choice of ski or snowboard support upon arrival (ski or snowboard) for the duration of the stay.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A “Pure Action” stay where organized and supported autonomy is at the heart of the project
- Comfortable accommodation in the Chamonix Valley
- Thematic skiing sessions according to your desires
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A “Pure Action” stay where organized and supported autonomy is at the heart of the project
- Comfortable accommodation in the Chamonix Valley
- Thematic skiing sessions according to your desires
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
Included
- All inclusive accommodation and catering
- The activities mentioned in the program
- The ski lift pass
- The adapted framework
- Collective and sports equipment
Not Included
- Transport
- Drinks other than water
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1:
Reception on Sundays between 8 am and 12.30 pm.
Installation in the rooms, distribution of equipment and package. Preparation of level groups and getting back in shape.
Reception on Sundays between 8 am and 12.30 pm.
Installation in the rooms, distribution of equipment and package. Preparation of level groups and getting back in shape.
In the evening, a meeting to present the stay with a welcome drink.
Dinner from 19:00 to 20:30.
If you have subscribed to the “arrival the day before” option: welcome on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you arrive after 9 pm, the entrance to the sports village is closed. Send an email to argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr to get the access code.
Dinner from 19:00 to 20:30.
If you have subscribed to the “arrival the day before” option: welcome on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you arrive after 9 pm, the entrance to the sports village is closed. Send an email to argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr to get the access code.
During your stay
Days 2 and 3:
In the morning and in the afternoon, ski or snowboard sessions according to your desires: discovery of the area, day trip with picnic, freestyle, boardercross, video...
In the morning and in the afternoon, ski or snowboard sessions according to your desires: discovery of the area, day trip with picnic, freestyle, boardercross, video...
Return to the center at the end of the afternoon. Snack time, free time or entertainment.
Animated evening vigil.
Day 4:
In the morning, the choice is yours: rest or glide independently.
In the afternoon, skiing or snowboarding session.
Return to the center at the end of the afternoon. Snack time, free time or entertainment.
Animated evening vigil.
Days 5 and 6:
Skiing or snowboarding for the day depending on your desires: freestyle, boardercross, video...
Return to the center at the end of the afternoon. Snack time, free time or entertainment.
Animated evening vigil.
Animated evening vigil.
Day 4:
In the morning, the choice is yours: rest or glide independently.
In the afternoon, skiing or snowboarding session.
Return to the center at the end of the afternoon. Snack time, free time or entertainment.
Animated evening vigil.
Days 5 and 6:
Skiing or snowboarding for the day depending on your desires: freestyle, boardercross, video...
Return to the center at the end of the afternoon. Snack time, free time or entertainment.
Animated evening vigil.
Last day
Day 7:
Possibility of sliding independently with advice on areas of practice (depending on the departure time).
Preparing luggage and tidying up the rooms, then lunch at the sports village.
Possibility of sliding independently with advice on areas of practice (depending on the departure time).
Preparing luggage and tidying up the rooms, then lunch at the sports village.
End of stay on Saturday before 2 pm.
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. It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
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. It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
SPOT
Chamonix - Argentière
An authentic domain at the foot of Mont Blanc
The Chamonix Valley, in Haute-Savoie, is composed of 5 mythical villages with well-marked cultural and tourist characteristics: Chamonix but also Argentière, Les Houches, Les Houches, Servoz and Vallorcine. Located at an altitude of 1250 m, the village of Argentière offers a magnificent view of the glacier of the same name and the mythical summit of the Aiguille Verte. Argentière is a ski resort in winter and a stage of the Tour du Mont-Blanc long-distance hiking trail in summer.
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
Collective and sports equipment including skis, ski boots, ski boots, poles, snowboards, boots and helmets.
Equipment Included
Collective and sports equipment including skis, ski boots, ski boots, poles, snowboards, boots and helmets.
Equipment not included
Bring two pieces of luggage:
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack
Recommended personal equipment:
- 1 warm ski jacket
- 1 ski pants or 1 jumpsuit
- 2 sweaters or 2 fleeces
- 1 warm pantyhose
- Sufficient body linen
- 1 pajamas or 1 nightgown
- several pairs of socks (ski and normal socks)
- 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
- 1 ski cap
- 1 scarf
- 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses (with cord)
- 1 ski mask
- 1 high protection sun cream
- 1 lip stick (protection and hydration)
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 1 hand towel
- 1 water bottle
- around 30 euros in pocket money
- possibly: 1 small padlock to close the closet in the bedroom
- 1 warm ski jacket
- 1 ski pants or 1 jumpsuit
- 2 sweaters or 2 fleeces
- 1 warm pantyhose
- Sufficient body linen
- 1 pajamas or 1 nightgown
- several pairs of socks (ski and normal socks)
- 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
- 1 ski cap
- 1 scarf
- 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses (with cord)
- 1 ski mask
- 1 high protection sun cream
- 1 lip stick (protection and hydration)
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 1 hand towel
- 1 water bottle
- around 30 euros in pocket money
- possibly: 1 small padlock to close the closet in the bedroom
Equipment not included
Bring two pieces of luggage:
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack
Recommended personal equipment:
- 1 warm ski jacket
- 1 ski pants or 1 jumpsuit
- 2 sweaters or 2 fleeces
- 1 warm pantyhose
- Sufficient body linen
- 1 pajamas or 1 nightgown
- several pairs of socks (ski and normal socks)
- 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
- 1 ski cap
- 1 scarf
- 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses (with cord)
- 1 ski mask
- 1 high protection sun cream
- 1 lip stick (protection and hydration)
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 1 hand towel
- 1 water bottle
- around 30 euros in pocket money
- possibly: 1 small padlock to close the closet in the bedroom
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack
Recommended personal equipment:
- 1 warm ski jacket
- 1 ski pants or 1 jumpsuit
- 2 sweaters or 2 fleeces
- 1 warm pantyhose
- Sufficient body linen
- 1 pajamas or 1 nightgown
- several pairs of socks (ski and normal socks)
- 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens
- 1 ski cap
- 1 scarf
- 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses (with cord)
- 1 ski mask
- 1 high protection sun cream
- 1 lip stick (protection and hydration)
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 1 hand towel
- 1 water bottle
- around 30 euros in pocket money
- possibly: 1 small padlock to close the closet in the bedroom
formalities administratives
The following documents concerning the child must be sent at least 2 weeks before the start of the stay:
- The liaison health form attached to the registration confirmation duly completed and signed.
- The liaison health form attached to the registration confirmation duly completed and signed.
- A photocopy of the C.M.U. law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage).
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
formalities administratives
The following documents concerning the child must be sent at least 2 weeks before the start of the stay:
- The liaison health form attached to the registration confirmation duly completed and signed.
- A photocopy of the C.M.U. law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage).
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
- The liaison health form attached to the registration confirmation duly completed and signed.
- A photocopy of the C.M.U. law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage).
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
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
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 or snowboarding teens - Mastery
A stay dedicated to teenagers able to evolve with ease on blue and red slopes (easy and well-groomed) and to make a series of turns.
A stay dedicated to teenagers able to evolve with ease on blue and red slopes (easy and well-groomed) and to make a series of turns.
Level of expertise
Skiing or snowboarding teens - Mastery
A stay dedicated to teenagers able to evolve with ease on blue and red slopes (easy and well-groomed) and to make a series of turns.
A stay dedicated to teenagers able to evolve with ease on blue and red slopes (easy and well-groomed) and to make a series of turns.
Restauration
Lunch in the form of a picnic taken from the bag.
Breakfast and dinner served hot at the UCPA center restaurant.
Breakfast and dinner served hot at the UCPA center restaurant.
Restauration
Lunch in the form of a picnic taken from the bag.
Breakfast and dinner served hot at the UCPA center restaurant.
Breakfast and dinner served hot at the UCPA center restaurant.
Management
The UCPA Ski School allows teenagers to improve their skiing or snowboarding skills. Our teams adapt to everyone's needs, form groups at a homogeneous level and give individualized advice to progress in the best conditions.
Depending on the levels and expectations, groups mixing skiers and snowboarders can be formed.
Several organizations of the activity
- Technical learning sessions, supervised by instructors
- Fun simulation sessions on adapted terrain, accompanied by animators (future instructors) whose skills have been validated by our activity managers.
- several themes are offered depending on the conditions, (technical skiing, freestyle discovery, off-track, off-track, field visits, continuous days, parallel slalom, etc.) and teenagers have a choice every day.
- autonomous gliding times can be offered. They are subject to a prior assessment and to specific safety rules (group of at least 3, skiing areas defined in advance, meeting points, etc.).
Several organizations of the activity
- Technical learning sessions, supervised by instructors
- Fun simulation sessions on adapted terrain, accompanied by animators (future instructors) whose skills have been validated by our activity managers.
- several themes are offered depending on the conditions, (technical skiing, freestyle discovery, off-track, off-track, field visits, continuous days, parallel slalom, etc.) and teenagers have a choice every day.
- autonomous gliding times can be offered. They are subject to a prior assessment and to specific safety rules (group of at least 3, skiing areas defined in advance, meeting points, etc.).
Management
The UCPA Ski School allows teenagers to improve their skiing or snowboarding skills. Our teams adapt to everyone's needs, form groups at a homogeneous level and give individualized advice to progress in the best conditions.
Depending on the levels and expectations, groups mixing skiers and snowboarders can be formed.
Several organizations of the activity
- Technical learning sessions, supervised by instructors
- Fun simulation sessions on adapted terrain, accompanied by animators (future instructors) whose skills have been validated by our activity managers.
- several themes are offered depending on the conditions, (technical skiing, freestyle discovery, off-track, off-track, field visits, continuous days, parallel slalom, etc.) and teenagers have a choice every day.
- autonomous gliding times can be offered. They are subject to a prior assessment and to specific safety rules (group of at least 3, skiing areas defined in advance, meeting points, etc.).
Depending on the levels and expectations, groups mixing skiers and snowboarders can be formed.
Several organizations of the activity
- Technical learning sessions, supervised by instructors
- Fun simulation sessions on adapted terrain, accompanied by animators (future instructors) whose skills have been validated by our activity managers.
- several themes are offered depending on the conditions, (technical skiing, freestyle discovery, off-track, off-track, field visits, continuous days, parallel slalom, etc.) and teenagers have a choice every day.
- autonomous gliding times can be offered. They are subject to a prior assessment and to specific safety rules (group of at least 3, skiing areas defined in advance, meeting points, etc.).
Important information
This “Pure Action” stay is organized in a center that also welcomes adult audiences (except during skiing sessions) to offer 16-17 year olds more autonomy than a classic summer camp.
Transport is carried out in particular without accompaniment and without cold snacks on the day of departure.
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors. We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors. We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
Important information
This “Pure Action” stay is organized in a center that also welcomes adult audiences (except during skiing sessions) to offer 16-17 year olds more autonomy than a classic summer camp.
Transport is carried out in particular without accompaniment and without cold snacks on the day of departure.
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors. We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
Transport is carried out in particular without accompaniment and without cold snacks on the day of departure.
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors. We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
formalities
If your child is affected by a food allergy or intolerance, immediately after registering, you must complete the online questionnaire detailing their allergy (s).
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
formalities
If your child is affected by a food allergy or intolerance, immediately after registering, you must complete the online questionnaire detailing their allergy (s).
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf