A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exceptionDuring 9 supervised sessions, our instructors/guides take you on off-road routes in the Southern Alps, from the high mountains to the forest.
This adventure starts on the Serre Chevalier estate. Then, for two days, you leave with a minivan in the direction of La Grave, Montgenèvre or Puy Saint Vincent.
Each destination turns out to be an atypical experience.
And in Serre Chevalier, the UCPA offers you the best location of the station.
For ecological reasons and energy efficiency, the UCPA center in Serre Chevalier will not open the pool this winter.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception Do you have an expert level and experience in off-road snowboarding, do you go down the slopes in all conditions and do you master the use of safety devices? Discover the most beautiful off-road trails in Briançon with our experienced instructors.During 9 supervised sessions, our instructors/guides take you on off-road routes in the Southern Alps, from the high mountains to the forest.
This adventure starts on the Serre Chevalier estate. Then, for two days, you leave with a minivan in the direction of La Grave, Montgenèvre or Puy Saint Vincent. Each destination turns out to be an atypical experience.
And in Serre Chevalier, the UCPA offers you the best location of the station.
For ecological reasons and energy efficiency, the UCPA center in Serre Chevalier will not open the pool this winter.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A program to discover the itineraries of the Southern Alps
- 1 monitor for 8
- Snowboarding on Serre Chevalier, Puy Saint Vincent, Montgenèvre and La Grave (depending on conditions)
- Comfortable accommodation
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A program to discover the itineraries of the Southern Alps
- 1 monitor for 8
- Snowboarding on Serre Chevalier, Puy Saint Vincent, Montgenèvre and La Grave (depending on conditions)
- Comfortable accommodation
Included
- Accommodation and full board
- Packages from Sunday to Saturday included depending on the station
- Backcountry snowboarding gear
- Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe, backpack)
- DVA safety training
- Group of 8 people maximum
- Travel by minivan, return to Serre-Chevalier every evening
- 9 sessions, 23h with instructor or mountain guide
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
- Accommodation in a double room for 2 people
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on the morning of Sunday 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 skipass 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 skipass 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 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 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
Monday (Half-day outings): safety approach and assessment of technical levels on the Serre Chevalier estate.
Tuesday and Wednesday (Half-day outings): technical progress and discovery of various off-road lines on the Serre Chevalier ski area.
Tuesday and Wednesday (Half-day outings): technical progress and discovery of various off-road lines on the Serre Chevalier ski area.
Thursday and Friday (Day trips): each destination is planned according to the latest snow events. Off-road in La Grave or Puy-Saint-Vincent or Montgenèvre.
To complete this qualitative off-road approach, you will be confronted with different situations of handling safety devices.
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.
To complete this qualitative off-road approach, you will be confronted with different situations of handling safety devices.
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 no later than 2 pm.
SPOT
Grand Serre Chevalier ski area
The unique and sunny experience of Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon is one of the largest ski areas in Europe. Thanks to its numerous furnished spaces and its freestyle courses, beginners and experts alike find what they are looking for. The area has 250 km of slopes (13 green, 35 blue, 30 red, 14 black and 1 snowpark). For fans of off-trail and ski touring, there are many areas to explore: the Cucumelle valley, the Prédu-Bois, the Aravet forest, the wild off-slopes of Monêtier...
Hosting
Accommodation in Grand Serre Chevalier Sports Village
The Serre Chevalier sports village is located at the heart of the practice sites. The rooms are functional and comfortable. They have 4, 5 or 6 beds, with showers and private sinks.
Possibility to book a room for 2 at the time of registration (with supplement), only for stays of 7 days.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Snowboard, boots and safety equipment: DVA, shovel, probe,...
We recommend that you bring the equipment (especially shoes) that you are used to.
We recommend that you bring the equipment (especially shoes) that you are used to.
It will be checked.
Equipment Included
Snowboard, boots and safety equipment: DVA, shovel, probe,...
We recommend that you bring the equipment (especially shoes) that you are used to. It will be checked.
We recommend that you bring the equipment (especially shoes) that you are used to. It will be checked.
Address and access
You are coming by car:
From Briançon, drive 10 km in the direction of Grenoble and the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 2nd exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.
From Grenoble, drive 110 km via the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. Attention, the passage through the Chambon Tunnel may be regulated. Information Info Route 05 (tel. 04 65 03 00 05). At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 1st exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.
Road info: access to the Lautaret pass on the site of the Hautes-Alpes General Council.
www.inforoute05.fr or voice server on 04 65 03 00 05.
It is recommended to use snow chains. Private parking: adjacent to the sports village, not guarded, free.
Municipal parking, located next to the UCPA car park, is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., under penalty of a fine. It remains free during the day.
You are coming by train:
In Briançon: regular Serre Chevalier Vallée shuttle. Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on https://www.autocars-resalp.com/lignes-regulieres/bus/briancon-monetier/
Taxi: around €27 (day and night).
In Grenoble: LER 35 line for Briançon. Information on 0 821 202 203 or on www.info-ler.fr
To Oulx via Italy or by Modane: TGV Paris/Turin line: www.05voyeurs.compuis. Correspondence to Briançon with Resalp coaches.
Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on www.autocars-resalp.com.
Bus stop for the UCPA Grand Serre Che sports village: LA SALLE-LES-ALPES - FREJUS PRE LONG.
UCPA Grand Serre Che Sports Village:
2 Route du Bez - 05240 The Alps Room
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 24 74 77
UCPA Grand Serre Che Sports Village:
2 Route du Bez - 05240 The Alps Room
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 24 74 77
Address and access
You are coming by car:
From Briançon, drive 10 km in the direction of Grenoble and the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 2nd exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.
From Grenoble, drive 110 km via the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. Attention, the passage through the Chambon Tunnel may be regulated. Information Info Route 05 (tel. 04 65 03 00 05). At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 1st exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.
Road info: access to the Lautaret pass on the site of the Hautes-Alpes General Council.
www.inforoute05.fr or voice server on 04 65 03 00 05.
It is recommended to use snow chains. Private parking: adjacent to the sports village, not guarded, free.
Municipal parking, located next to the UCPA car park, is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., under penalty of a fine. It remains free during the day.
You are coming by train:
In Briançon: regular Serre Chevalier Vallée shuttle. Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on https://www.autocars-resalp.com/lignes-regulieres/bus/briancon-monetier/
Taxi: around €27 (day and night).
In Grenoble: LER 35 line for Briançon. Information on 0 821 202 203 or on www.info-ler.fr
To Oulx via Italy or by Modane: TGV Paris/Turin line: www.05voyeurs.compuis. Correspondence to Briançon with Resalp coaches.
Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on www.autocars-resalp.com.
Bus stop for the UCPA Grand Serre Che sports village: LA SALLE-LES-ALPES - FREJUS PRE LONG.
UCPA Grand Serre Che Sports Village:
2 Route du Bez - 05240 The Alps Room
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 24 74 77
From Briançon, drive 10 km in the direction of Grenoble and the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 2nd exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.
From Grenoble, drive 110 km via the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. Attention, the passage through the Chambon Tunnel may be regulated. Information Info Route 05 (tel. 04 65 03 00 05). At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 1st exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.
Road info: access to the Lautaret pass on the site of the Hautes-Alpes General Council.
www.inforoute05.fr or voice server on 04 65 03 00 05.
It is recommended to use snow chains. Private parking: adjacent to the sports village, not guarded, free.
Municipal parking, located next to the UCPA car park, is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., under penalty of a fine. It remains free during the day.
You are coming by train:
In Briançon: regular Serre Chevalier Vallée shuttle. Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on https://www.autocars-resalp.com/lignes-regulieres/bus/briancon-monetier/
Taxi: around €27 (day and night).
In Grenoble: LER 35 line for Briançon. Information on 0 821 202 203 or on www.info-ler.fr
To Oulx via Italy or by Modane: TGV Paris/Turin line: www.05voyeurs.compuis. Correspondence to Briançon with Resalp coaches.
Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on www.autocars-resalp.com.
Bus stop for the UCPA Grand Serre Che sports village: LA SALLE-LES-ALPES - FREJUS PRE LONG.
UCPA Grand Serre Che Sports Village:
2 Route du Bez - 05240 The Alps Room
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 24 74 77
Equipment not included
Individual non-technical equipment is not provided, so don't forget a flask (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy, pocket knife and pocket money.
Cap or scarf, hat and headband, UV-filtering sunglasses, sunglasses, UV filtering, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, UV filtering sunglasses, sunglasses, fine breathable sweater, Goretex type, goretex type pants, pantyhose, tights, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens, goretex type pants, pants, goretex pants, tights, tights, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Make a compromise between rider and mountaineer equipment: practical, comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Bring a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a lunch box and street shoes.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Make a compromise between rider and mountaineer equipment: practical, comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Bring a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a lunch box and street shoes.
Equipment not included
Individual non-technical equipment is not provided, so don't forget a flask (or plastic bottle) or thermos, personal pharmacy, pocket knife and pocket money.
Cap or scarf, hat and headband, UV-filtering sunglasses, sunglasses, UV filtering, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, UV filtering sunglasses, sunglasses, fine breathable sweater, Goretex type, goretex type pants, pantyhose, tights, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens, goretex type pants, pants, goretex pants, tights, tights, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Make a compromise between rider and mountaineer equipment: practical, comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Bring a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a lunch box and street shoes.
Cap or scarf, hat and headband, UV-filtering sunglasses, sunglasses, UV filtering, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses, UV filtering sunglasses, sunglasses, fine breathable sweater, Goretex type, goretex type pants, pantyhose, tights, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens, goretex type pants, pants, goretex pants, tights, tights, 2 or 3 pairs of socks, gloves, mittens.
Total screen and lip screen sunscreen.
Make a compromise between rider and mountaineer equipment: practical, comfortable, waterproof, isothermal, lightweight.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains and the temperature differences are sometimes very significant.
Remember to protect yourself as much from the cold as from the sun.
Bring a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a lunch box and street shoes.
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 snowboarding - Expert
At the “Expert” snowboarding level, you already have very good off-road 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” snowboarding level, you already have very good off-road 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 snowboarding - Expert
At the “Expert” snowboarding level, you already have very good off-road 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” snowboarding level, you already have very good off-road 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 that are at your expense.
For day trips, only lunches are packed.
For day trips, only lunches are packed.
Restauration
Everything is included except drinks that are at your expense.
For day trips, only lunches are packed.
For day trips, only lunches are packed.
Management
23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday (1 or 2 sessions per day)
High Mountain Instructor or Guide.
High Mountain Instructor or Guide.
Management
23 hours of supervision from Monday to Friday (1 or 2 sessions per day)
High Mountain Instructor or Guide.
High Mountain Instructor or Guide.
Important information
Sports village welcoming a European population (education provided in French and/or English).
For ecological reasons and energy efficiency, the UCPA center in Serre Chevalier will not open the pool this winter.
For ecological reasons and energy efficiency, the UCPA center in Serre Chevalier will not open the pool this winter.
Important information
Sports village welcoming a European population (education provided in French and/or English).
For ecological reasons and energy efficiency, the UCPA center in Serre Chevalier will not open the pool this winter.
For ecological reasons and energy efficiency, the UCPA center in Serre Chevalier will not open the pool this winter.