A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exceptionDuring 8 supervised sessions, you perfect your off-road skiing techniques with our team of passionate instructors. Throughout the stay, you explore nearby areas, such as San Bernardo in Italy, or the more intimate Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise. Between two rides, you explore the forests and winter landscapes of renowned wineries.
Something to marvel at and recharge your batteries while improving!
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception Do you have an expert level in skiing with off-road experience, can you go down the slopes in all conditions and do you master the use of safety devices? Join our experienced instructors and go off-road in the Tarentaise Valley. Discover Mont Blanc and its surrounding mountains.During 8 supervised sessions, you perfect your off-road skiing techniques with our team of passionate instructors. Throughout the stay, you explore nearby areas, such as San Bernardo in Italy, or the more intimate Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise. Between two rides, you explore the forests and winter landscapes of renowned wineries. Something to marvel at and recharge your batteries while improving!
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A program adapted to discover the secret spots of the Tarentaise
- 1 monitor for 8
- 4 ski areas to discover (Les Arcs, La Plagne, Sainte Foy Tarentaise, La Rosière-La Thuile)
- An immersion in Italy with a day in La Thuile
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A program adapted to discover the secret spots of the Tarentaise
- 1 monitor for 8
- 4 ski areas to discover (Les Arcs, La Plagne, Sainte Foy Tarentaise, La Rosière-La Thuile)
- An immersion in Italy with a day in La Thuile
Included
- Accommodation and full board
- Packages on the various stations visited during the week
- Les Arcs package for the duration of your stay
- Backcountry skiing equipment
- Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe, backpack)
- DVA safety training
- Group of 8 people maximum
- 23:00 with instructor, 8 to 9 sessions
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
- Hébergement à 2
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 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 want to stay with friends, make a prior request by email the week before your stay directly at the sports village.
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 want to stay with friends, make a prior request by email the week before your stay directly at the sports village.
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 to 9 sessions from Monday to Friday.
Monday - Domaine des Arcs
Assessment of technical levels and presentation of the week's program.
Monday - Domaine des Arcs
Assessment of technical levels and presentation of the week's program.
Update on the use of security devices.
Varied itinerary possibilities depending on the conditions: Mont-Blanc and Rhonaz forests. Great difference in altitude on the back side of the Aiguille Rouge.
Tuesday - Domaine de la Plagne
Connection by the Vanoise Express cable car.
Numerous varied itineraries to be adapted according to the conditions: steep slopes on the north face of Bellecote. Hilly circuits on Montchavin, La Plagne. Forest skiing on Champagny.
Wednesday - Morning break
On Les Arcs: Itinerary in the Villaroger nature reserve or descent to Peisey-Vallandry by the Aiguille Grive.
Thursday - On Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise
Connection by minivan. The authentic spot of Haute Tarentaise, large differences in altitude in a preserved setting. Day trip with packed lunch.
Friday - Itineraries on the Rosière and Thuile rivers (Val d'Aosta-Italy).
Connection by minivan.
Large valleys and larch forests on the program.
Day trip with packed lunch or pasta party in a typical restaurant (at an additional cost, depending on the weather and the program decided).
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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.
Varied itinerary possibilities depending on the conditions: Mont-Blanc and Rhonaz forests. Great difference in altitude on the back side of the Aiguille Rouge.
Tuesday - Domaine de la Plagne
Connection by the Vanoise Express cable car.
Numerous varied itineraries to be adapted according to the conditions: steep slopes on the north face of Bellecote. Hilly circuits on Montchavin, La Plagne. Forest skiing on Champagny.
Wednesday - Morning break
On Les Arcs: Itinerary in the Villaroger nature reserve or descent to Peisey-Vallandry by the Aiguille Grive.
Thursday - On Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise
Connection by minivan. The authentic spot of Haute Tarentaise, large differences in altitude in a preserved setting. Day trip with packed lunch.
Friday - Itineraries on the Rosière and Thuile rivers (Val d'Aosta-Italy).
Connection by minivan.
Large valleys and larch forests on the program.
Day trip with packed lunch or pasta party in a typical restaurant (at an additional cost, depending on the weather and the program decided).
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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
Les Arcs
Les Arcs, the ski paradise in the heart of the Alpine forests
The resort of Les Arcs is located in the heart of Savoy. It extends from the Aiguille Rouge glacier to the forests of Villaroger and Peisey-Vallandry. The area offers 210 km of slopes (10 green, 55 blue, 42 red, 16 black and 1 snowpark) culminating at an altitude of more than 3200 m and offering 2000 m of altitude difference. The entire virgin face of the Aiguille Rouge is suitable for off-road skiing, as well as the Aiguille Grive, the corridors of Comborcière or the Cirque Blanc.
Hosting
Accommodation in Les Arcs Sports Village
4-bed rooms with sinks.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Skis: partnership on this program with Rossignol - high-end skis, very versatile for on-track or off-trail use. Sticks, shoes.
Safety equipment: DVA, shovel, probe, backpack.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
The helmet is not included in the hardware package. It is possible to rent it on site for €12 per week (except for beginners, it is loaned free of charge).
Bed sheets provided.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
The helmet is not included in the hardware package. It is possible to rent it on site for €12 per week (except for beginners, it is loaned free of charge).
Bed sheets provided.
Equipment Included
Skis: partnership on this program with Rossignol - high-end skis, very versatile for on-track or off-trail use. Sticks, shoes.
Safety equipment: DVA, shovel, probe, backpack.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
The helmet is not included in the hardware package. It is possible to rent it on site for €12 per week (except for beginners, it is loaned free of charge).
Bed sheets provided.
Safety equipment: DVA, shovel, probe, backpack.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked.
The helmet is not included in the hardware package. It is possible to rent it on site for €12 per week (except for beginners, it is loaned free of charge).
Bed sheets provided.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station (Savoie) located 19 km from the UCPA sports village. Possibility to take the funicular (free in winter for holders of an SNCF ticket, otherwise 5€ AR), then the inter-station shuttle (free) Arc 1600 to Arc 2000.
UCPA stop.
You are coming by car:
The sports village is located 19 km from Bourg-Saint-Maurice on the D119 road. Do not enter Arc 1600, take the direction of Arc 2000.
The sports village is located at the entrance of the village, at 57 rue des Ecureuils.
Parking along the main road 100m from the sports village is free, uncovered and unguarded.
Attention, very few seats.
It is better to park in Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Information on car parks in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (“Funicular” and “Arc en Ciel” car parks near the departure of the funicular):
https://www.bourgsaintmaurice.fr/parkings/bourg-saint-maurice
The most significant carbon impact of winter sports is related to transport. With public transport, this position is decreasing very sharply!
Taxi FLANDIN on 06 12 57 95 26.
UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village - Arc 1600:
57 rue des Ecureuils - 73700 Les Arcs/Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tel.: 00 (33) 4 79 07 07 50
@mail: arcs@ucpa.asso.fr
UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village :
57 Rue des Ecureuils Arc 1600 - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 07 07 50
UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village :
57 Rue des Ecureuils Arc 1600 - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 07 07 50
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station (Savoie) located 19 km from the UCPA sports village. Possibility to take the funicular (free in winter for holders of an SNCF ticket, otherwise 5€ AR), then the inter-station shuttle (free) Arc 1600 to Arc 2000. UCPA stop.
You are coming by car:
The sports village is located 19 km from Bourg-Saint-Maurice on the D119 road. Do not enter Arc 1600, take the direction of Arc 2000.
The sports village is located at the entrance of the village, at 57 rue des Ecureuils.
Parking along the main road 100m from the sports village is free, uncovered and unguarded.
Attention, very few seats.
It is better to park in Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Information on car parks in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (“Funicular” and “Arc en Ciel” car parks near the departure of the funicular):
https://www.bourgsaintmaurice.fr/parkings/bourg-saint-maurice
The most significant carbon impact of winter sports is related to transport. With public transport, this position is decreasing very sharply!
Taxi FLANDIN on 06 12 57 95 26.
UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village - Arc 1600:
57 rue des Ecureuils - 73700 Les Arcs/Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tel.: 00 (33) 4 79 07 07 50
@mail: arcs@ucpa.asso.fr
UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village :
57 Rue des Ecureuils Arc 1600 - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 07 07 50
Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station (Savoie) located 19 km from the UCPA sports village. Possibility to take the funicular (free in winter for holders of an SNCF ticket, otherwise 5€ AR), then the inter-station shuttle (free) Arc 1600 to Arc 2000. UCPA stop.
You are coming by car:
The sports village is located 19 km from Bourg-Saint-Maurice on the D119 road. Do not enter Arc 1600, take the direction of Arc 2000.
The sports village is located at the entrance of the village, at 57 rue des Ecureuils.
Parking along the main road 100m from the sports village is free, uncovered and unguarded.
Attention, very few seats.
It is better to park in Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Information on car parks in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (“Funicular” and “Arc en Ciel” car parks near the departure of the funicular):
https://www.bourgsaintmaurice.fr/parkings/bourg-saint-maurice
The most significant carbon impact of winter sports is related to transport. With public transport, this position is decreasing very sharply!
Taxi FLANDIN on 06 12 57 95 26.
UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village - Arc 1600:
57 rue des Ecureuils - 73700 Les Arcs/Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tel.: 00 (33) 4 79 07 07 50
@mail: arcs@ucpa.asso.fr
UCPA Les Arcs Sports Village :
57 Rue des Ecureuils Arc 1600 - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 07 07 50
Equipment not included
For skiing
1 ski jacket, 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
1 ski jacket, 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Optional protections
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
Bring a padlock to close your closet, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
Bring a padlock to close your closet, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
Equipment not included
For skiing
1 ski jacket, 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Optional protections
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
Bring a padlock to close your closet, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
1 ski jacket, 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of ski gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Optional protections
Helmet, back protector, shorts.
Bring a padlock to close your closet, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own towel.
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
Backcountry skiing - Expert
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
Level of expertise
Backcountry skiing - Expert
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
At the “Expert” alpine skiing level, you already have very good off-track experience (several courses) and you want intensive practice to refine your reading of the terrain, perfect your techniques to be comfortable in all snow, all slopes and to carry out larger outings.
Restauration
All meals are provided from the first day to the last day.
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Restauration
All meals are provided from the first day to the last day.
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Take a water bottle and to avoid disposable items, remember to take a plastic lunch box that can be closed (Tupperware type), cutlery, small bags with zip, large reusable bag...
Management
23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday
A state-certified instructor for 8 people maximum.
A state-certified instructor for 8 people maximum.
Management
23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday
A state-certified instructor for 8 people maximum.
A state-certified instructor for 8 people maximum.
Important information
It is up to you to make sure that you have taken out “rescue/repatriation” insurance valid abroad: emergency services in Italy are chargeable and very expensive.
A valid identity card or passport is essential.
Important information
It is up to you to make sure that you have taken out “rescue/repatriation” insurance valid abroad: emergency services in Italy are chargeable and very expensive.
A valid identity card or passport is essential.
A valid identity card or passport is essential.