A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/Starting to ski in Valloire means choosing a large area with several areas reserved for beginners, especially at altitude.
Your first session in front of the sports village in a safe space is suitable for the first gentle slides. The sports village located at the foot of the slopes facilitates access to skiing.
After only a few sessions, you can enjoy an 11 km descent to return from the summit of Crey du Quart (2534 m) to the village (1564 m), while sliding!
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ You dream of mountains and skiing sensations but you have never skied. The “special beginner skiing” formula is made for you! Our instructors are there to make you forget your complexes and apprehensions, and teach you how to ski in a reassuring and relaxed atmosphere.Starting to ski in Valloire means choosing a large area with several areas reserved for beginners, especially at altitude.
Your first session in front of the sports village in a safe space is suitable for the first gentle slides. The sports village located at the foot of the slopes facilitates access to skiing. After only a few sessions, you can enjoy an 11 km descent to return from the summit of Crey du Quart (2534 m) to the village (1564 m), while sliding!
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Best formula to start and progress quickly in skiing
- Completely renovated sports village “ski in ski out” at the start of a chairlift
- Grand Domaine Valloire and Valmeinier package
- Small group
- Start of the sessions on Sunday for optimal progress
- Optional sauna on the 2nd floor terrace
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Best formula to start and progress quickly in skiing
- Completely renovated sports village “ski in ski out” at the start of a chairlift
- Grand Domaine Valloire and Valmeinier package
- Small group
- Start of the sessions on Sunday for optimal progress
- Optional sauna on the 2nd floor terrace
Included
- Accommodation and full board
- Valloire/Valmeinier package valid until the end of your internship
- Ski equipment
- 9 to 10 sessions, 25 hours with instructor
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
- Accommodation for 2 in a double room
- Option chambre Cabine
- Option chambre Standard
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.
Activity discovery session starting on Sunday afternoon. Presence is essential to be able to follow the group for the rest of the week.
At the end of the afternoon, the UCPA team will meet you to present your stay to you: the UCPA spirit, group composition, 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 instructions for finding your room. Dinner is served until 20:30.
At the end of the afternoon, the UCPA team will meet you to present your stay to you: the UCPA spirit, group composition, 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 instructions for finding your room. Dinner is served until 20:30.
During your stay
9 to 10 sessions from Sunday afternoon to Friday.
Typical day - 1 session in the morning + 1 other in the afternoon, or 1 day out.
Typical day - 1 session in the morning + 1 other in the afternoon, or 1 day out.
You've never skied before, so this is your chance to get started. During this week, you will discover your equipment and the basic principles of skiing.
On green and potentially blue trails, you will learn to control your speed and your trajectories, while engaging more and more on the slope. Mastering the basic technical gestures of braking and cornering is acquired quite quickly, which will allow you to quickly take maximum pleasure in practice. So, no more excuses, let's go for a great week to learn... to quickly have fun.
On green and potentially blue trails, you will learn to control your speed and your trajectories, while engaging more and more on the slope. Mastering the basic technical gestures of braking and cornering is acquired quite quickly, which will allow you to quickly take maximum pleasure in practice. So, no more excuses, let's go for a great week to learn... to quickly have fun.
Last day
After a last unsupervised morning, return of the equipment on Saturday before 12 noon.
Check out of your room no later than 13:00.
Check out of your room no later than 13:00.
Departure from the sports village at 2 pm.
SPOT
Domaine Valloire Galibier Thabor
A family ski area
The Valloire Galibier-Thabor ski area includes the resorts of Valmeinier and Valloire, located between the Télégraphe and Galibier passes. It offers 160 km of slopes between 1500 and 2600 m above sea level (17 green, 30 blue, 34 red, 8 black and 1 snowpark), as well as 30 ski lifts. The station also offers off-road routes in the forest. It is also a hotspot for ski touring with ambitious itineraries on the slopes of Mount Thabor.
Hosting
Valloire Sports Village Accommodation
Rooms with 2 to 6 beds all equipped with shower cubicles, sinks and sanitary facilities.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Skis, boots and sticks.
Equipment Included
Skis, boots and sticks.
Address and access
You are coming by car
Motorway A43 to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne then 18 km to Valloire.
The sports village is located on the road to the Col du Galibier 800 m from the center of the village, after the Moulin Benjamin chairlift on the left.
You are coming by train
Get off at the Saint-Michel-de-Valloire SNCF station (Maurienne) located 18 km from the UCPA sports village.
Take the TRANSAVOIE or TRANSDEV car company (information on 04 79 59 09 13).
It will cost you around 10 euros one way.
Attention: this transfer is available from the Christmas vacation week; before this date, you will need to arrange a local taxi (cost around 60€)
UCPA VALLOIRE:
1039 Route du Galibier - 73450 Valloire
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 59 01 92
UCPA VALLOIRE:
1039 Route du Galibier - 73450 Valloire
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 59 01 92
Address and access
You are coming by car
Motorway A43 to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne then 18 km to Valloire.
The sports village is located on the road to the Col du Galibier 800 m from the center of the village, after the Moulin Benjamin chairlift on the left.
You are coming by train
Get off at the Saint-Michel-de-Valloire SNCF station (Maurienne) located 18 km from the UCPA sports village.
Take the TRANSAVOIE or TRANSDEV car company (information on 04 79 59 09 13).
It will cost you around 10 euros one way.
Attention: this transfer is available from the Christmas vacation week; before this date, you will need to arrange a local taxi (cost around 60€)
UCPA VALLOIRE:
1039 Route du Galibier - 73450 Valloire
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 59 01 92
Motorway A43 to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne then 18 km to Valloire.
The sports village is located on the road to the Col du Galibier 800 m from the center of the village, after the Moulin Benjamin chairlift on the left.
You are coming by train
Get off at the Saint-Michel-de-Valloire SNCF station (Maurienne) located 18 km from the UCPA sports village.
Take the TRANSAVOIE or TRANSDEV car company (information on 04 79 59 09 13).
It will cost you around 10 euros one way.
Attention: this transfer is available from the Christmas vacation week; before this date, you will need to arrange a local taxi (cost around 60€)
UCPA VALLOIRE:
1039 Route du Galibier - 73450 Valloire
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 59 01 92
Equipment not included
For skiing
The helmet (rental possible), 1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or 1 helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
The helmet (rental possible), 1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or 1 helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Bring a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
Equipment not included
For skiing
The helmet (rental possible), 1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or 1 helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Bring a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
The helmet (rental possible), 1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 ski cap or 1 helmet, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 pair of UV filtering sunglasses, 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Bring a small padlock to close your closet or to secure your equipment, a water bottle (or a bottle of water) and a small backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
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 - Beginner
Technical Level - Beginner
Technical Level - Beginner
You are discovering this activity for the first time and/or your experience is too weak and goes back too long.
Level of expertise
Skiing - Beginner
Technical Level - Beginner
You are discovering this activity for the first time and/or your experience is too weak and goes back too long.
Technical Level - Beginner
You are discovering this activity for the first time and/or your experience is too weak and goes back too long.
Management
25 hours of supervision from Sunday to Friday (1 or 2 sessions per day).
Group set up for the week.
Group set up for the week.
Management
25 hours of supervision from Sunday to Friday (1 or 2 sessions per day).
Group set up for the week.
Group set up for the week.
Important information
For accommodation with friends please send an email to valloire.sec@ucpa.asso.fr
Important information
For accommodation with friends please send an email to valloire.sec@ucpa.asso.fr