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Nature escapeThe Alps have numerous ski resorts. So cross the border and go see what Italy has in store for you. Departing from Chamonix, you reach Val d'Aosta and its numerous peaks over 4000 meters. Accompanied by a backcountry skiing professional, you will discover many areas and landscapes of this Italian region.
On these varied terrain, you sharpen your mountain experience as well as your freeride autonomy for complete progress.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escape Do you have experience of off-trail skiing in all types of snow, do you have an expert level in skiing and do you want to discover other ski resorts, among the most beautiful in the Alps? Join our experienced instructors for a roaming stay departing from Chamonix.The Alps have numerous ski resorts. So cross the border and go see what Italy has in store for you. Departing from Chamonix, you reach Val d'Aosta and its numerous peaks over 4000 meters. Accompanied by a backcountry skiing professional, you will discover many areas and landscapes of this Italian region. On these varied terrain, you sharpen your mountain experience as well as your freeride autonomy for complete progress.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Monterosa ski, “the freeride domain” of Italy
- Italian conviviality and its gastronomy: pasta, antipasti, ice cream, café ristretto
- A group of 8 people maximum, with a minivan available
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Monterosa ski, “the freeride domain” of Italy
- Italian conviviality and its gastronomy: pasta, antipasti, ice cream, café ristretto
- A group of 8 people maximum, with a minivan available
Included
- Local transfers
- The accommodation
- Meals (except lunch outside the Chamonix Valley)
- Framing
- Technical equipment
Not Included
- Transport
- Lunch outside the Chamonix Valley
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Showers in shelters
- Bathroom linen
- The duvet sheet (mandatory in itinerant programs)
- Optional insurance as well as any other supplement not provided for in the program (additional refuge or ski lifts not provided for in the program)
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception in the morning from 8:30am.
Breakfast (8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.), accommodation, equipment and your ski pass valid from the first day of the course.
Breakfast (8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.), accommodation, equipment and your ski pass valid from the first day of the course.
For the first day, practical at your convenience in autonomy, our teams provide you with all the information you need to get your stay in the snow off the right foot: safety tips, weather information, snow conditions, 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, during the Welcome Time and over a welcome drink, the UCPA staff gives you all the information concerning UCPA, life in the sports village, 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 5 pm and 8 pm. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, please contact the sports village (email argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr 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, during the Welcome Time and over a welcome drink, the UCPA staff gives you all the information concerning UCPA, life in the sports village, 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 5 pm and 8 pm. If you plan to arrive after 8 pm, please contact the sports village (email argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr 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
Monday - Skiing in the Chamonix Valley. Checking the level of participants on the track and on the edge of the tracks. Raising the group's awareness of the basic rules of off-road development, safety training, briefing on D.V.A.
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Off-road riding according to the instructor's expertise. The emphasis is on technical adaptation to the terrain and on raising awareness of the problems of off-road travel in order to progressively structure the group for more safety and the best skiing comfort during the week. At the end of the afternoon, departure by minivan for Italy. Night in a cottage or hotel near Courmayeur.
Tuesday - Skiing in Courmayeur, on the Italian side of Mont-Blanc. Very popular station for freeriders. If the conditions are better in Chamonix, it is possible to stay there for an extra day. Night in a cottage or hotel near Courmayeur, a warm Italian atmosphere guaranteed.
Wednesday - Several possibilities: Courmayeur, La Thuile, Pila, Cervinia.
At the end of the day, departure for Gressoney, at the eastern end of Val d'Aosta and at the foot of Mont-Rose. Night in a cottage or hotel in Gressoney.
Thursday and Friday - Skiing on the “Monterosa ski” area. The Italian Freeride Eldorado, the domain is composed of several areas: Gressoney, Alagna, Champoluc. Night in a cottage or hotel in Gressoney.
Return to Argentière at the end of the afternoon Friday.
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.
Make sure you 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.
Information on sleeping places outside the sports village, accommodation, comfort and catering services are provided for information purposes only and are not contractual.
Off-road riding according to the instructor's expertise. The emphasis is on technical adaptation to the terrain and on raising awareness of the problems of off-road travel in order to progressively structure the group for more safety and the best skiing comfort during the week. At the end of the afternoon, departure by minivan for Italy. Night in a cottage or hotel near Courmayeur.
Tuesday - Skiing in Courmayeur, on the Italian side of Mont-Blanc. Very popular station for freeriders. If the conditions are better in Chamonix, it is possible to stay there for an extra day. Night in a cottage or hotel near Courmayeur, a warm Italian atmosphere guaranteed.
Wednesday - Several possibilities: Courmayeur, La Thuile, Pila, Cervinia.
At the end of the day, departure for Gressoney, at the eastern end of Val d'Aosta and at the foot of Mont-Rose. Night in a cottage or hotel in Gressoney.
Thursday and Friday - Skiing on the “Monterosa ski” area. The Italian Freeride Eldorado, the domain is composed of several areas: Gressoney, Alagna, Champoluc. Night in a cottage or hotel in Gressoney.
Return to Argentière at the end of the afternoon Friday.
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.
Make sure you 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.
Information on sleeping places outside the sports village, accommodation, comfort and catering services are provided for information purposes only and are not contractual.
Last day
End of the course on Friday around 6 pm.
SPOT
The Italian Alps
Come and see Italian charm in the middle of the Giants
Italy is a mountain and winter sports hotspot. Backcountry skiing in Val d'Aosta or ski touring in the Dolomites, the Italian Alps are an immense playground that allows you to vary mountain environments and landscapes. Val d'Aosta is a valley surrounded by the Giants of the Alps. A sweet life that covers, in the North and West, the canton of Valais in Switzerland and the countries of Savoy. It is the cradle of Mont-Blanc, Matterhorn, Mont-Rose, Mont-Rose, Ruitor and even Grand Paradis, all of which deserve their nickname “giants of the Alps”. It is also the country of large valleys such as Val de Rhèmes or Val Ferret, which allow races far from the main routes. To the south, the Viso, a majestic giant of the south with its 3800 m, limits the Alpine chain. To the east, the Dolomites massif, to the north of Venice, is a mountain in its own right, mineral with its sharp peaks, such as the Tre Cime and its world-renowned resorts such as Cortina d'Ampezzo
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
Freeride skis, boots, sticks, safety equipment: DVA, shovel, probe.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked by the monitor.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked by the monitor.
Equipment Included
Freeride skis, boots, sticks, safety equipment: DVA, shovel, probe.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked by the monitor.
Of course you can bring your own equipment. It will be checked by the monitor.
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
Equipment not included
Gourd (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy. Freeride-style backpack (20 to 30l) allowing you to carry the shovel, probe, daily gear and picnic, a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically in order to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery).
A freeride helmet is recommended.
Hat or headband, quality sunglasses and mask, fine breathable undersweater, fleece jacket or outdoor down jacket, warm and waterproof ski jacket and pants, warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Hat or headband, quality sunglasses and mask, fine breathable undersweater, fleece jacket or outdoor down jacket, warm and waterproof ski jacket and pants, warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Equipment not included
Gourd (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy. Freeride-style backpack (20 to 30l) allowing you to carry the shovel, probe, daily gear and picnic, a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically in order to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery).
A freeride helmet is recommended.
Hat or headband, quality sunglasses and mask, fine breathable undersweater, fleece jacket or outdoor down jacket, warm and waterproof ski jacket and pants, warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
A freeride helmet is recommended.
Hat or headband, quality sunglasses and mask, fine breathable undersweater, fleece jacket or outdoor down jacket, warm and waterproof ski jacket and pants, warm tights or boxer shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
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.
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
Everything is included except drinks and lunches in Italy.
Restauration
Everything is included except drinks and lunches in Italy.
Management
Qualified ski instructor
Group of 8 participants
Supervision over the duration of the stay
Group of 8 participants
Supervision over the duration of the stay
Management
Qualified ski instructor
Group of 8 participants
Supervision over the duration of the stay
Group of 8 participants
Supervision over the duration of the stay
Important information
To know everything about the Chamonix Valley, mountain conditions, ski lifts, entertainment, accommodation
www.chamonix.com
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.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
www.chamonix.com
www.compniedumontblanc.com
www.ohm-chamonix.com
www.chamonixsport.com
Hosting
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.
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).
Hosting
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).
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).