A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/Program for beginners only. You are discovering the activity for the first time.
Benefit from the expertise of our instructors, and progress through a learning program dedicated to discovering the activity, in complete safety!
In the evening, you can enjoy Val Thorens après-ski or the friendly atmosphere of the sports village from its bar with panoramic views.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ Do you dream of mountains and skiing sensations, but you never dared? The “Learn to ski in 7 days” formula is made for you! You will learn to ski in a reassuring and relaxed atmosphere. You will evolve on the many easy slopes of the ski area, and enjoy the idyllic snow conditions of the highest resort in Europe!Program for beginners only. You are discovering the activity for the first time.
Benefit from the expertise of our instructors, and progress through a learning program dedicated to discovering the activity, in complete safety!
In the evening, you can enjoy Val Thorens après-ski or the friendly atmosphere of the sports village from its bar with panoramic views.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Ideal program to discover the activity safely in a friendly atmosphere!
- Full time instructor.
- Comfortable sports village, departure and return on skis.
- Big station atmosphere
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Ideal program to discover the activity safely in a friendly atmosphere!
- Full time instructor.
- Comfortable sports village, departure and return on skis.
- Big station atmosphere
Included
- Accommodation and full board
- Val Thorens/Orelle 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 in a double room for 2 people
- Arrived the day before
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.
1st class in the afternoon. It is imperative that you arrive in the morning to benefit from your first session with your instructor on Sunday afternoon. During this session, you get to know your equipment and discover your first sensations of skiing.
In the evening we will send you all the information relating to your stay.
Accommodation: For any requests or information relating to your installation, please contact us by email, at valthorens@ucpa.asso.fr or by telephone on our sports village at O4.79.00.01.39, (one week before your arrival.)
Note: Do you travel via UCPA transport (train and bus)?
Arrival on the site on Sunday
The precise schedules of your transport will be communicated to you when you register.
If you purchased the “arrival the day before” option, we will 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.
In the evening we will send you all the information relating to your stay.
Accommodation: For any requests or information relating to your installation, please contact us by email, at valthorens@ucpa.asso.fr or by telephone on our sports village at O4.79.00.01.39, (one week before your arrival.)
Note: Do you travel via UCPA transport (train and bus)?
Arrival on the site on Sunday
The precise schedules of your transport will be communicated to you when you register.
If you purchased the “arrival the day before” option, we will 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
From Monday 8 to 9 sessions with a typical day - 1 session in the morning + 1 other in the afternoon, or day trip.
You've never skied before, so this is your chance to get started.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Note: Do you travel via UCPA transport (train and bus)?
End of stay and departure from the site on Saturday
The precise schedules of your transport will be communicated to you when you register.
Note: Do you travel via UCPA transport (train and bus)?
End of stay and departure from the site on Saturday
The precise schedules of your transport will be communicated to you when you register.
SPOT
Val Thorens
The largest ski area in the world
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe but also the highest point in the 3 Valleys, the largest ski area in the world. In particular, it hosts Les Ménuires, Méribel and Courchevel. The Val Thorens/Orelle resort has 150 km of slopes between 2300 m and 3230 m above sea level (10 green, 34 blue, 27 red, 7 black and 7 snowparks). They are served by 25 ski lifts. Numerous internationally renowned off-road trails are also to be discovered (valley of Lac du Lou, Cime de Caron...).
Hosting
Val Thorens Sports Village Accommodation
380 beds divided into 2 rooms for 4 people. Showers and toilets in each airlock.
30 places in a double room with their own bathroom and WC.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Skis suitable for learning to ski, boots and helmet.
Equipment Included
Skis suitable for learning to ski, boots and helmet.
Address and access
You are coming by car:
From Chambéry, take the RN90 to Moûtiers-Salins, then the RN117 to Val Thorens.
The circular sports village is located 2 km before arriving in Val Thorens.
Paid parking (50 euros per week) in the sports village. Free parking 5 km away (Les Ménuires station).
You are coming by train:
The SNCF train station is located 38 km from Val Thorens.
Take the Moûtiers-Val Thorens UCPA shuttle to quickly reach the sports village with the ALTIBUS bus company.
Ticket reservation possible on altibus.com.
Val Thorens UCPA sports village:
- 73440 Val Thorens
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 00 01 39
Val Thorens UCPA sports village:
- 73440 Val Thorens
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 00 01 39
Address and access
You are coming by car:
From Chambéry, take the RN90 to Moûtiers-Salins, then the RN117 to Val Thorens.
The circular sports village is located 2 km before arriving in Val Thorens.
Paid parking (50 euros per week) in the sports village. Free parking 5 km away (Les Ménuires station).
You are coming by train:
The SNCF train station is located 38 km from Val Thorens.
Take the Moûtiers-Val Thorens UCPA shuttle to quickly reach the sports village with the ALTIBUS bus company.
Ticket reservation possible on altibus.com.
Val Thorens UCPA sports village:
- 73440 Val Thorens
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 00 01 39
From Chambéry, take the RN90 to Moûtiers-Salins, then the RN117 to Val Thorens.
The circular sports village is located 2 km before arriving in Val Thorens.
Paid parking (50 euros per week) in the sports village. Free parking 5 km away (Les Ménuires station).
You are coming by train:
The SNCF train station is located 38 km from Val Thorens.
Take the Moûtiers-Val Thorens UCPA shuttle to quickly reach the sports village with the ALTIBUS bus company.
Ticket reservation possible on altibus.com.
Val Thorens UCPA sports village:
- 73440 Val Thorens
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 79 00 01 39
Equipment not included
For skiing
1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 hat, 1 helmet, 1 pair of sunglasses and a ski mask, (UV category 3 minimum), (UV category 3 minimum), 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 hat, 1 helmet, 1 pair of sunglasses and a ski mask, (UV category 3 minimum), (UV category 3 minimum), 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Bring a padlock to close your wardrobe, a water bottle (or a bottle of water), a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery), and a 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
1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 hat, 1 helmet, 1 pair of sunglasses and a ski mask, (UV category 3 minimum), (UV category 3 minimum), 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Bring a padlock to close your wardrobe, a water bottle (or a bottle of water), a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery), and a backpack in case of meals on the slopes.
Bring your own bathroom linen (sheets provided by UCPA).
1 jacket and 1 ski pants, 1 or 2 sweaters or fleeces, 1 warm tights, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 hat, 1 helmet, 1 pair of sunglasses and a ski mask, (UV category 3 minimum), (UV category 3 minimum), 1 high protection sun cream, 1 lip stick.
Bring a padlock to close your wardrobe, a water bottle (or a bottle of water), a small Tupperware box that seals hermetically to put your small picnic salad (with cutlery), and a 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).
Management
25 hours of supervision from Sunday to Friday (1 or 2 sessions per day).
Important information
Accommodation with friends?
If you want to apply for accommodation with your friends, you can send it to valthorens@ucpa.asso.fr by clearly specifying the names and surnames of each participant.
If you want to apply for accommodation with your friends, you can send it to valthorens@ucpa.asso.fr by clearly specifying the names and surnames of each participant.
Important information
Accommodation with friends?
If you want to apply for accommodation with your friends, you can send it to valthorens@ucpa.asso.fr by clearly specifying the names and surnames of each participant.
If you want to apply for accommodation with your friends, you can send it to valthorens@ucpa.asso.fr by clearly specifying the names and surnames of each participant.