A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/This 7-day stay in the Val d'Isère resort, accessible to beginners, consists of 8 sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. You take advantage of numerous activities to enjoy the sports village as well as the resort.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ If you are between 18 and 25 years old, take advantage of a special youth rate, learn to ski and discover the Tignes/Val d'Isère ski area.This 7-day stay in the Val d'Isère resort, accessible to beginners, consists of 8 sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. You take advantage of numerous activities to enjoy the sports village as well as the resort.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A program adapted (small group) for beginners to quickly progress
- Accommodation at the foot of the slopes, in the heart of the historic village
- A cozy village resort with a festive atmosphere
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A program adapted (small group) for beginners to quickly progress
- Accommodation at the foot of the slopes, in the heart of the historic village
- A cozy village resort with a festive atmosphere
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
Included
- Accommodation and full board
- Val d'Isère/Tignes package until the end of your course
- Ski equipment
- 9 to 10 sessions, 25 hours with instructor
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Accommodation for 2 in double accommodation
- Arrived the day before
- Well-being
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sunday morning from 8:30am.
Breakfast (8:30am to 10:00am), accommodation, provision of equipment and your package valid from the first day of your stay.
Breakfast (8:30am to 10:00am), accommodation, provision of equipment and your package valid from the first day of your stay.
A first lesson with your instructor is given on Sunday afternoon. Your presence is essential to be able to follow the group for the rest of the week.
In the evening, the UCPA team welcomes you for a drink to give you all the information about your stay (constitution of groups, appointment times, highlights of the week, etc.)
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.
It is not possible to reserve rooms, however, we will do our best, depending on availability, to satisfy your request upon arrival.
In the evening, the UCPA team welcomes you for a drink to give you all the information about your stay (constitution of groups, appointment times, highlights of the week, etc.)
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.
It is not possible to reserve rooms, however, we will do our best, depending on availability, to satisfy your request upon arrival.
During your stay
Monday to Friday (except Wednesday) - Continued day with your instructor and cold meal on the slopes.
If you have never practiced skiing, this is an opportunity to get started.
If you have never practiced skiing, this is an opportunity to get started.
During this week, you will discover the equipment and the basic principles of skiing.
On green and potentially blue trails, you learn to control your speed and your trajectories, while engaging more and more on the slope. You are provided with the mastery of the basic technical gestures of braking and cornering, which allows you to quickly enjoy the practice.
Wednesday - Rest: you can ski independently, with your group of friends, visit the resort.
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.
On green and potentially blue trails, you learn to control your speed and your trajectories, while engaging more and more on the slope. You are provided with the mastery of the basic technical gestures of braking and cornering, which allows you to quickly enjoy the practice.
Wednesday - Rest: you can ski independently, with your group of friends, visit the resort.
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.
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
Val d'Isere ski area
A ski area open all year round!
The village resort of Val d'Isère offers sliding on the slopes of the Olympic Games and the World Ski Championships. This typical Haute-Tarentaise resort is open all year round and shares 10,000 hectares with its neighbor Tignes accessible to all to discover the joys of skiing. The ski area includes 300 km of snowy slopes up to 3400 m above sea level. The Val d'Isère - Tignes area has 161 slopes (21 green, 69 blue, 44 red, 25 black and 2 snowparks) and 75 ski lifts. It is also an exceptional off-road area: the Tour and the Shoulder of Charvet, the Forêt de la Daille, Cugnai, the Danaides or even the Lost Valley with a feeling of “end of the world”.
Hosting
Accommodation Val d'Isère Sports Village
240 beds divided into rooms for 2, 4 and 8 people with sinks.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Skis, boots and sticks.
Equipment Included
Skis, boots and sticks.
Address and access
You are coming by car:
Take the N90 to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then the N202 towards Val d'Isère/Col de l'Iseran.
In Val d'Isère, the UCPA sports village is located 150 m on the right after the tourist office roundabout (4th roundabout after entering Val d'Isère).
Attention, many mountain passes are closed in winter (even if the GPS can affirm the opposite).
UCPA outdoor car park adjacent to the sports village, within the limit of available spaces (reservation is not possible).
Parking fees: Week: 50 euros/Break 3 or 4 days: 30 euros/Weekend: 20 euros.
A deposit of an additional 50 euros will be required for the loan of a magnetic badge.
Attention, parking can only be allocated during reception opening hours.
You are coming by train:
Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station located 35 km from the UCPA sports village.
Take the ALTIBUS bus company (information and reservation on https://www.altibus.com/).
Price: 12.50 euros one way (price may be modified by the company).
Return tickets must be booked 72 hours before departure with ALTIBUS coaches.
UCPA Val d'Isère sports village - Le Makalu:
Nicolas Bazile Street - BP 124 - 73151 Val d'Isère Cedex
Tél.: 00 (334) 79 06 03 80
UCPA Val d'Isère sports village - Le Makalu:
Nicolas Bazile Street - BP 124 - 73151 Val d'Isère Cedex
Tél.: 00 (334) 79 06 03 80
Address and access
You are coming by car:
Take the N90 to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then the N202 towards Val d'Isère/Col de l'Iseran.
In Val d'Isère, the UCPA sports village is located 150 m on the right after the tourist office roundabout (4th roundabout after entering Val d'Isère).
Attention, many mountain passes are closed in winter (even if the GPS can affirm the opposite).
UCPA outdoor car park adjacent to the sports village, within the limit of available spaces (reservation is not possible).
Parking fees: Week: 50 euros/Break 3 or 4 days: 30 euros/Weekend: 20 euros.
A deposit of an additional 50 euros will be required for the loan of a magnetic badge.
Attention, parking can only be allocated during reception opening hours.
You are coming by train:
Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station located 35 km from the UCPA sports village.
Take the ALTIBUS bus company (information and reservation on https://www.altibus.com/).
Price: 12.50 euros one way (price may be modified by the company).
Return tickets must be booked 72 hours before departure with ALTIBUS coaches.
UCPA Val d'Isère sports village - Le Makalu:
Nicolas Bazile Street - BP 124 - 73151 Val d'Isère Cedex
Tél.: 00 (334) 79 06 03 80
Take the N90 to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then the N202 towards Val d'Isère/Col de l'Iseran.
In Val d'Isère, the UCPA sports village is located 150 m on the right after the tourist office roundabout (4th roundabout after entering Val d'Isère).
Attention, many mountain passes are closed in winter (even if the GPS can affirm the opposite).
UCPA outdoor car park adjacent to the sports village, within the limit of available spaces (reservation is not possible).
Parking fees: Week: 50 euros/Break 3 or 4 days: 30 euros/Weekend: 20 euros.
A deposit of an additional 50 euros will be required for the loan of a magnetic badge.
Attention, parking can only be allocated during reception opening hours.
You are coming by train:
Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station located 35 km from the UCPA sports village.
Take the ALTIBUS bus company (information and reservation on https://www.altibus.com/).
Price: 12.50 euros one way (price may be modified by the company).
Return tickets must be booked 72 hours before departure with ALTIBUS coaches.
UCPA Val d'Isère sports village - Le Makalu:
Nicolas Bazile Street - BP 124 - 73151 Val d'Isère Cedex
Tél.: 00 (334) 79 06 03 80
Equipment not included
For skiing
1 ski outfit, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm pantyhose, 1 pair of ski gloves, 1 hat, 1 pair of sunglasses (filtering the UV), 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
1 ski outfit, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm pantyhose, 1 pair of ski gloves, 1 hat, 1 pair of sunglasses (filtering the UV), 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Wearing a helmet is recommended (not provided).
Possibility to rent or rent one depending on availability (10 euros for the week, 8 euros for a break).
Provide a padlock to secure your closet or equipment.
We also recommend bringing 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).
Possibility to rent or rent one depending on availability (10 euros for the week, 8 euros for a break).
Provide a padlock to secure your closet or equipment.
We also recommend bringing 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).
Equipment not included
For skiing
1 ski outfit, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm pantyhose, 1 pair of ski gloves, 1 hat, 1 pair of sunglasses (filtering the UV), 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Wearing a helmet is recommended (not provided).
Possibility to rent or rent one depending on availability (10 euros for the week, 8 euros for a break).
Provide a padlock to secure your closet or equipment.
We also recommend bringing 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).
1 ski outfit, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm pantyhose, 1 pair of ski gloves, 1 hat, 1 pair of sunglasses (filtering the UV), 1 ski mask, 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Wearing a helmet is recommended (not provided).
Possibility to rent or rent one depending on availability (10 euros for the week, 8 euros for a break).
Provide a padlock to secure your closet or equipment.
We also recommend bringing 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).
Activity discovery session starting on Sunday afternoon.
Activity discovery session starting on Sunday afternoon.
Presence is essential to be able to follow the group for the rest of the week.
Management
25 hours of supervision from Sunday to Friday (1 or 2 sessions per day).
Activity discovery session starting on Sunday afternoon. Presence is essential to be able to follow the group for the rest of the week.
Activity discovery session starting on Sunday afternoon. Presence is essential to be able to follow the group for the rest of the week.
Important information
Sports village welcoming a foreign population (education provided in French and/or English).
During school vacations, the sports village also welcomes a small group of young people aged 16 to 17.
During school vacations, the sports village also welcomes a small group of young people aged 16 to 17.
Important information
Sports village welcoming a foreign population (education provided in French and/or English).
During school vacations, the sports village also welcomes a small group of young people aged 16 to 17.
During school vacations, the sports village also welcomes a small group of young people aged 16 to 17.