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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure action/Indépendance
The Chamonix Valley, and the Alpine mountains in general, serve as ideal trails for extreme mountain biking, especially downhill. With an experienced instructor who will quickly assess your level, hit the slopes, and work out! 5 days of downhill mountain biking.
Driving sessions, dirt or pump tracks, permanent DH tracks, major downhill routes. The program also offers a day on a bike park outside the Chamonix Valley. This program combines young people aged 16-17 and adults. This program takes place without accommodation, including only lunch.
However, it exists in a formula with accommodation, with full board.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure action/Indépendance
The Chamonix Valley, and the Alpine mountains in general, serve as ideal trails for extreme mountain biking, especially downhill. With an experienced instructor who will quickly assess your level, hit the slopes, and work out! 5 days of downhill mountain biking.

Driving sessions, dirt or pump tracks, permanent DH tracks, major downhill routes. The program also offers a day on a bike park outside the Chamonix Valley. This program combines young people aged 16-17 and adults. This program takes place without accommodation, including only lunch. However, it exists in a formula with accommodation, with full board.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Mountain biking in magnificent landscapes
  • A complete learning experience
  • Downhill, but also Freeride mountain biking
  • A quality downhill mountain bike
  • A day of mountain biking on an area outside the Chamonix Valley

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Mountain biking in magnificent landscapes

  • A complete learning experience
  • Downhill, but also Freeride mountain biking
  • A quality downhill mountain bike
  • A day of mountain biking on an area outside the Chamonix Valley

Mountain bike Descent-Piloting

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

16 - 17 ans

Need advice?

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Intensity ** Fitness - Mountain biking
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
DH and Enduro Mountain Biking Insider
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Included

  • Transport related to the activity, ski lifts
  • Catering at lunchtime only
  • Framing
  • Specific equipment

Not Included

  • Transport
  • The drinks
  • Personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Reception on Sundays at 5 pm.
Welcome time at 6 p.m.

During your stay

Throughout the stay, mechanical concepts, mountain bike maintenance, dirt and pump track, handling, video, and technical advice...

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Monday - Contact day: distribution of the machines, assessment of the level, first technical notions: balancing, braking, maneuverability, first descents on the slopes of the Tour and Vallorcine ski areas. Back with the single tracks in the woods.

Tuesday - Mountain bike downhill day. Descents on the Tour's permanent tracks and technical notions about the trajectories. Back with the single tracks in the woods.

Wednesday - Mountain bike downhill day. Permanent trails in Les Houches.

Thursday - Mountain bike downhill day. Travel to an area outside the Chamonix valley. Several possibilities depending on conditions: Megève in France, Pila in France, Pila in Italy, Saint-Luc in Switzerland...

Friday - Mountain bike downhill day. Permanent track to Vallorcine and Charamillon or Les Houches.
At the end of the day, cleaning and complete reconditioning of the mountain bikes.
Return of equipment and stay report.

Please check the level required for the stay. If you do not have the required level, we will not always be able to offer you another program.

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

End of stay Friday at 5 pm.

SPOT

Mont Blanc Valley Mountain biking

The Chamonix Valley, ideal for cyclists

Thanks to its steep paths and its different altitude levels, the Chamonix valley offers varied itineraries for all levels. Whether you want to stroll peacefully in the heart of the valley or on the contrary do extreme mountain biking, everything is done to satisfy you and meet the least of your desires. Thrill seekers or lovers of peaceful nature, come and enjoy an extraordinary experience in a valley that offers you a breathtaking show!

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All technical equipment is on loan.
Full suspension mountain bike type DH Freeride, full face helmet, backpack, full back protectors and leg warmers.
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It is recent and up to standard equipment.

Equipment Included

All technical equipment is on loan.
Full suspension mountain bike type DH Freeride, full face helmet, backpack, full back protectors and leg warmers.
It is recent and up to standard equipment.

Equipment not included

Clothing and personal equipment to bring
- sports shoes with flat soles
- baggy type freeride shorts
- freeride pants in bad weather and cold temperatures
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- breathable short sleeve jersey to put under the protectors
- long sleeve DH mountain bike jersey to put on the protectors
- long finger gloves
- mountain bike (or ski) mask
- sunglasses (minimum 3 protection)
- fleece fur jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex jacket
- 2 or 3 pairs of looped socks
- plastic bottle (or better, a minimum of 1.5l water bag)
- small personal pharmacy (take a total screen sunscreen)
- pocket money
- identity paper
- swimsuit

On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice and competitive rates.
In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our instructors, and according to the weather conditions.

Typical contents of the first aid kit
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.)
- Survival blanket
- What to prevent and treat blisters
- What to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses
- Sun protection for skin and lips
- What to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet
- Something to relieve headaches and aches
- What to relieve insect bites
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.

Equipment not included

Clothing and personal equipment to bring
- sports shoes with flat soles
- baggy type freeride shorts
- freeride pants in bad weather and cold temperatures
- breathable short sleeve jersey to put under the protectors
- long sleeve DH mountain bike jersey to put on the protectors
- long finger gloves
- mountain bike (or ski) mask
- sunglasses (minimum 3 protection)
- fleece fur jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex jacket
- 2 or 3 pairs of looped socks
- plastic bottle (or better, a minimum of 1.5l water bag)
- small personal pharmacy (take a total screen sunscreen)
- pocket money
- identity paper
- swimsuit

On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice and competitive rates.
In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our instructors, and according to the weather conditions.

Typical contents of the first aid kit
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.)
- Survival blanket
- What to prevent and treat blisters
- What to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses
- Sun protection for skin and lips
- What to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet
- Something to relieve headaches and aches
- What to relieve insect bites
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.

formalities administratives

Mandatory document: the child's identity card or valid passport.

The following documents concerning the child must be sent upon registration and at most 2 weeks after registration:
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- The liaison health form (attached to the registration confirmation), fully completed and signed and in particular completed by the aquatic fluidity certificate (attached to the file) completed by an authorized person
- A photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage)
- A photocopy of the child's valid identity card or passport

In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.

formalities administratives

Mandatory document: the child's identity card or valid passport.

The following documents concerning the child must be sent upon registration and at most 2 weeks after registration:
- The liaison health form (attached to the registration confirmation), fully completed and signed and in particular completed by the aquatic fluidity certificate (attached to the file) completed by an authorized person
- A photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage)
- A photocopy of the child's valid identity card or passport

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.
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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

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

Physical intensity

Intensity ** Fitness - Mountain biking

Physical Intensity - ** Fitness
Approximately 30 km/day and a maximum altitude difference of 600 m.

Physical intensity

Intensity ** Fitness - Mountain biking

Physical Intensity - ** Fitness
Approximately 30 km/day and a maximum altitude difference of 600 m.

Level of expertise

DH and Enduro Mountain Biking Insider

You have some mountain biking or BMX experiences. You master the basic techniques (gear change, braking dosage, grip management).
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You are able to cross a step of about 15 cm both uphill and downhill. You have discovered the practice of mountain biking on various terrain (bumps, slopes, roots, steep passages, stones). You drive on blue or red routes. You will discover some advanced techniques, bunny up, hairpin turns or jumps, skidding, small jumps...
Mountain bike level: Biker 1 and 2.

Level of expertise

DH and Enduro Mountain Biking Insider

You have some mountain biking or BMX experiences. You master the basic techniques (gear change, braking dosage, grip management). You are able to cross a step of about 15 cm both uphill and downhill. You have discovered the practice of mountain biking on various terrain (bumps, slopes, roots, steep passages, stones). You drive on blue or red routes. You will discover some advanced techniques, bunny up, hairpin turns or jumps, skidding, small jumps...
Mountain bike level: Biker 1 and 2.

Restauration

From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic taken from the bag.
Remember to take a flask or a bottle of water in addition to your “can”.

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For daily activities, errands are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them!

Restauration

From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic taken from the bag.
Remember to take a flask or a bottle of water in addition to your “can”.

For daily activities, errands are provided, however, if you are a heavy consumer of cereal, chocolate or energy bars, plan for them!

Management

Each program is supervised by a state-certified mountain bike instructor or trainee instructor in training.
Knowledge of the mountains, mastery of safety, technique and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you make the most of your stay.

Management

Each program is supervised by a state-certified mountain bike instructor or trainee instructor in training.
Knowledge of the mountains, mastery of safety, technique and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you make the most of your stay.

Important information

To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
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www.compniedumontblanc.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

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).
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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

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

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