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réserverA BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/IndépendanceOn the program: 5 days of trail running to progress and prepare for competitions.
The training consists of running and brisk walking in a privileged mountain setting, on the Mont Blanc Marathon trails, with an altitude difference of up to 1,800 m. Supervision is provided by a trail professional.
Be careful to check the level required for the stay. If you do not have the required level, we will not always be able to offer you another program.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/Indépendance This one-week trail trip in the Alps is designed for people aged 16 and over. The “Pure Action” concept is based on the maturity of 16-17 year olds and allows them to evolve independently during the various moments of life: activities, transport... The entertainment team plays a supporting and guiding role during the stay in daily life. 16-17 year olds are thus granted more freedom than in a traditional colony. This program mixes young people aged 16-17 with adults.On the program: 5 days of trail running to progress and prepare for competitions.
The training consists of running and brisk walking in a privileged mountain setting, on the Mont Blanc Marathon trails, with an altitude difference of up to 1,800 m. Supervision is provided by a trail professional.
Be careful to check the level required for the stay. If you do not have the required level, we will not always be able to offer you another program.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The “Pure Action” concept for greater autonomy for young people
- The practice of trail running on the routes of the most beautiful races in the world (Mont Blanc Marathon, UTMB...)
- The setting of the Mont Blanc massif
- The progressive program with numerous apprenticeships
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The “Pure Action” concept for greater autonomy for young people
- The practice of trail running on the routes of the most beautiful races in the world (Mont Blanc Marathon, UTMB...)
- The setting of the Mont Blanc massif
- The progressive program with numerous apprenticeships
Included
- All inclusive accommodation and catering
- The activities mentioned in the program
- The adapted framework
- Collective and sports equipment
Not Included
- Transport not related to the activity
- Drinks other than water
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1:
Reception on Sundays between 10 am and 12 pm.
Installation in the rooms.
At the end of the day, information meeting for the stay with the management teams.
Reception on Sundays between 10 am and 12 pm.
Installation in the rooms.
At the end of the day, information meeting for the stay with the management teams.
If you have subscribed to the “arrival the day before” option: welcome on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Access to the sports village is closed from 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 7 pm on other days.
If you arrive after these hours, please ask for the code in advance by email at: argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr
Access to the sports village is closed from 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 7 pm on other days.
If you arrive after these hours, please ask for the code in advance by email at: argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr
During your stay
Day 2:
In the morning, contact and acclimatization with a course with very few differences in altitude.
15 km. Height difference: +/- 500 m.
In the morning, contact and acclimatization with a course with very few differences in altitude.
15 km. Height difference: +/- 500 m.
Technical workshop in the field
Every day, stretching, exchanges on equipment (alti, cardio, electro stimulator), physical preparation, diet.
Day 3:
Hiking in the Aiguilles Rouges.
15 km. Height difference: + 1200 m -600
Stick workshop (ascent and descent technique).
Day 4:
Hike race to the Aiguilles de Chamonix. 15 km. Height difference: +/- 1200 m
Day 5:
Long outing in day hike mode.
25 km. Height difference: + 1800 m/- 1500 m
Day 6:
Hike race or vertical kilometer.
15 km. Height difference: +/- 1200 m
Every day, stretching, exchanges on equipment (alti, cardio, electro stimulator), physical preparation, diet.
Day 3:
Hiking in the Aiguilles Rouges.
15 km. Height difference: + 1200 m -600
Stick workshop (ascent and descent technique).
Day 4:
Hike race to the Aiguilles de Chamonix. 15 km. Height difference: +/- 1200 m
Day 5:
Long outing in day hike mode.
25 km. Height difference: + 1800 m/- 1500 m
Day 6:
Hike race or vertical kilometer.
15 km. Height difference: +/- 1200 m
Last day
Day 7:
Luggage preparation and room storage.
End of the stay on Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm.
Luggage preparation and room storage.
End of the stay on Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm.
This program is for information purposes only. It may be modified or adapted according to technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
SPOT
Mont Blanc Valley Trail
The Mont Blanc valley, perfect for trail running
The Mont Blanc Valley is THE trail valley. It offers trails of different lengths, from Servoz to Vallorcine, via Les Houches, Chamonix and Argentière. During the summer season, it attracts a large number of trailers from around the world. Among the selected courses, choose the one adapted to your performance to run in the heart of mountain ranges. Enjoy nature, forests, valleys, streams and other meadows. Thanks to “trail running”, discover splendid landscapes allowing you to recharge your batteries or to prepare for your next race.
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
- Heated pool
- Bould-type climbing gym (slippers provided)
- Sauna (bring bath sheet and swimsuit)
- Dining rooms facing south, facing Mont Blanc, with terraces
- Multipurpose room (entertainment, dances and shows)
- Stretching room
- Volley ball field
- Bike park: pump track and mountain bike handling zone
- Ping-pong table
- Flipper
- Foosball
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Recent and standard collective and sports equipment including backpack, heart rate monitor, telescopic sticks and headlamp.
Possibility to lend shoes (but better to have your own).
Equipment Included
Recent and standard collective and sports equipment including backpack, heart rate monitor, telescopic sticks and headlamp. Possibility to lend shoes (but better to have your own).
Equipment not included
Bring two pieces of luggage:
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack (20 to 30 L) for the day's things
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack (20 to 30 L) for the day's things
Recommended personal equipment:
- 1 sheet and/or 1 sleeping bag with a minimum temperature of 15°C
- 1 pillowcase
- 1 cap or 1 bucket hat
- 1 pair of sunglasses (cooler protector 4)
- breathable T-shirts
- 1 fleece jacket or 1 big sweater
- 1 waterproof and breathable jacket such as Gore-Tex or 1 K-way
- 1 waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex pants or 1 K-way pants (not essential but very useful in case of bad weather)
- 1 warm pantyhose
- 1 shorts
- 2 or 3 pairs of looped socks (especially no cotton socks like tennis socks, which do not dry out and cause blisters - important to have socks made of breathable fibers and not too big)
- 1 pair of gloves, mittens or gaiters
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of lightweight sandals
- 1 insulated bottle of at least 1 L
- 1 electric headlamp
- 1 small personal pharmacy
- 1 total screen sunscreen
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 2 towels (1 bathroom and 1 bath towel type small ultra-absorbent square)
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 small padlock
- 1 small trash bag
- 1 large 50 L trash bag (to protect personal items in the backpack)
- possibly: earplugs, telescopic sticks and 1 small knife
- 1 sheet and/or 1 sleeping bag with a minimum temperature of 15°C
- 1 pillowcase
- 1 cap or 1 bucket hat
- 1 pair of sunglasses (cooler protector 4)
- breathable T-shirts
- 1 fleece jacket or 1 big sweater
- 1 waterproof and breathable jacket such as Gore-Tex or 1 K-way
- 1 waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex pants or 1 K-way pants (not essential but very useful in case of bad weather)
- 1 warm pantyhose
- 1 shorts
- 2 or 3 pairs of looped socks (especially no cotton socks like tennis socks, which do not dry out and cause blisters - important to have socks made of breathable fibers and not too big)
- 1 pair of gloves, mittens or gaiters
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of lightweight sandals
- 1 insulated bottle of at least 1 L
- 1 electric headlamp
- 1 small personal pharmacy
- 1 total screen sunscreen
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 2 towels (1 bathroom and 1 bath towel type small ultra-absorbent square)
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 small padlock
- 1 small trash bag
- 1 large 50 L trash bag (to protect personal items in the backpack)
- possibly: earplugs, telescopic sticks and 1 small knife
Equipment not included
Bring two pieces of luggage:
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack (20 to 30 L) for the day's things
Recommended personal equipment:
- 1 sheet and/or 1 sleeping bag with a minimum temperature of 15°C
- 1 pillowcase
- 1 cap or 1 bucket hat
- 1 pair of sunglasses (cooler protector 4)
- breathable T-shirts
- 1 fleece jacket or 1 big sweater
- 1 waterproof and breathable jacket such as Gore-Tex or 1 K-way
- 1 waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex pants or 1 K-way pants (not essential but very useful in case of bad weather)
- 1 warm pantyhose
- 1 shorts
- 2 or 3 pairs of looped socks (especially no cotton socks like tennis socks, which do not dry out and cause blisters - important to have socks made of breathable fibers and not too big)
- 1 pair of gloves, mittens or gaiters
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of lightweight sandals
- 1 insulated bottle of at least 1 L
- 1 electric headlamp
- 1 small personal pharmacy
- 1 total screen sunscreen
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 2 towels (1 bathroom and 1 bath towel type small ultra-absorbent square)
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 small padlock
- 1 small trash bag
- 1 large 50 L trash bag (to protect personal items in the backpack)
- possibly: earplugs, telescopic sticks and 1 small knife
- 1 large backpack (50 to 60 L) or 1 large suitcase
- 1 small backpack (20 to 30 L) for the day's things
Recommended personal equipment:
- 1 sheet and/or 1 sleeping bag with a minimum temperature of 15°C
- 1 pillowcase
- 1 cap or 1 bucket hat
- 1 pair of sunglasses (cooler protector 4)
- breathable T-shirts
- 1 fleece jacket or 1 big sweater
- 1 waterproof and breathable jacket such as Gore-Tex or 1 K-way
- 1 waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex pants or 1 K-way pants (not essential but very useful in case of bad weather)
- 1 warm pantyhose
- 1 shorts
- 2 or 3 pairs of looped socks (especially no cotton socks like tennis socks, which do not dry out and cause blisters - important to have socks made of breathable fibers and not too big)
- 1 pair of gloves, mittens or gaiters
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of lightweight sandals
- 1 insulated bottle of at least 1 L
- 1 electric headlamp
- 1 small personal pharmacy
- 1 total screen sunscreen
- 1 complete toilet bag
- 2 towels (1 bathroom and 1 bath towel type small ultra-absorbent square)
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 small padlock
- 1 small trash bag
- 1 large 50 L trash bag (to protect personal items in the backpack)
- possibly: earplugs, telescopic sticks and 1 small knife
formalities administratives
Mandatory document: the child's identity card or valid passport.
The following documents concerning the child must be sent upon registration and at most 2 weeks after registration:
The following documents concerning the child must be sent upon registration and at most 2 weeks after registration:
- The liaison health form (attached to the registration confirmation), fully completed and signed
- A photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage)
- A photocopy of the child's valid identity card or passport
- A deposit check of 100 euros payable to UCPA, which will be returned at the end of the stay unless the equipment and/or premises are intentionally damaged
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
- A photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage)
- A photocopy of the child's valid identity card or passport
- A deposit check of 100 euros payable to UCPA, which will be returned at the end of the stay unless the equipment and/or premises are intentionally damaged
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
formalities administratives
Mandatory document: the child's identity card or valid passport.
The following documents concerning the child must be sent upon registration and at most 2 weeks after registration:
- The liaison health form (attached to the registration confirmation), fully completed and signed
- A photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage)
- A photocopy of the child's valid identity card or passport
- A deposit check of 100 euros payable to UCPA, which will be returned at the end of the stay unless the equipment and/or premises are intentionally damaged
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
The following documents concerning the child must be sent upon registration and at most 2 weeks after registration:
- The liaison health form (attached to the registration confirmation), fully completed and signed
- A photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage)
- A photocopy of the child's valid identity card or passport
- A deposit check of 100 euros payable to UCPA, which will be returned at the end of the stay unless the equipment and/or premises are intentionally damaged
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
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
Physical intensity
Very great sportsman
You practice high-intensity sport all year round, you are able to commit to stays with a strong physical commitment, sometimes hardiness (long trek, long mountain bike raid, long navigation...).
You practice high-intensity sport all year round, you are able to commit to stays with a strong physical commitment, sometimes hardiness (long trek, long mountain bike raid, long navigation...).
Physical intensity
Very great sportsman
You practice high-intensity sport all year round, you are able to commit to stays with a strong physical commitment, sometimes hardiness (long trek, long mountain bike raid, long navigation...).
You practice high-intensity sport all year round, you are able to commit to stays with a strong physical commitment, sometimes hardiness (long trek, long mountain bike raid, long navigation...).
Level of expertise
Trail - Level 2
You run 3 times per week. You have already run half-marathons or short trails (10-25 km), you want to prepare for a race or improve your skills in running in nature.
You run 3 times per week. You have already run half-marathons or short trails (10-25 km), you want to prepare for a race or improve your skills in running in nature.
The altitude difference during the week is between +7000m to +8000m.
Level of expertise
Trail - Level 2
You run 3 times per week. You have already run half-marathons or short trails (10-25 km), you want to prepare for a race or improve your skills in running in nature. The altitude difference during the week is between +7000m to +8000m.
You run 3 times per week. You have already run half-marathons or short trails (10-25 km), you want to prepare for a race or improve your skills in running in nature. The altitude difference during the week is between +7000m to +8000m.
Restauration
Lunches are in the form of picnics (for eco-responsible cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1 L “Tupperware” container).
Dinners are served hot at the table.
Restauration
Lunches are in the form of picnics (for eco-responsible cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1 L “Tupperware” container).
Dinners are served hot at the table.
Dinners are served hot at the table.
Management
Supervision adapted to 16/17 year olds: 1 manager (B.A.F.D. graduate) and animators (B.A.F.A. graduates).
For trail running: 1 team of state-qualified guides or trainee guides, specialized in trail running, who have extensive knowledge of the mountain and master safety at altitude.
For trail running: 1 team of state-qualified guides or trainee guides, specialized in trail running, who have extensive knowledge of the mountain and master safety at altitude.
Management
Supervision adapted to 16/17 year olds: 1 manager (B.A.F.D. graduate) and animators (B.A.F.A. graduates).
For trail running: 1 team of state-qualified guides or trainee guides, specialized in trail running, who have extensive knowledge of the mountain and master safety at altitude.
For trail running: 1 team of state-qualified guides or trainee guides, specialized in trail running, who have extensive knowledge of the mountain and master safety at altitude.
Important information
This program mixes young people aged 16-17 with adults.
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
Important information
This program mixes young people aged 16-17 with adults.
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
formalities
If your child is affected by a food allergy or intolerance, immediately after registering, you must complete the online questionnaire detailing their allergy (s).
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
formalities
If your child is affected by a food allergy or intolerance, immediately after registering, you must complete the online questionnaire detailing their allergy (s).
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf